Which place is cheaper, Oslo or Moshi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Moshi or Oslo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Oslo, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Moshi or Oslo?
Moshi
Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. It’s known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Trails run up the mountain's cloud-ringed, snow-capped dome, through alpine forests and meadows home to elephants and leopards. The noticeably clean capital of the densely populated Kilimanjaro region sits at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro and makes a good introduction to the splendors of the north. It's a low-key place with an appealing blend of African and Asian influences and a self-sufficient, prosperous feel, due in large part to its being the center of one of Tanzania's major coffee-growing regions. Virtually all visitors are here to climb Mt Kilimanjaro or to recover after having done so. Yet there’s much more to do, including cultural tours and hikes on the mountain’s lower slopes.
Oslo
Oslo is not only the largest city in Norway, and also its capital. It also holds the title as the most expensive city in the world. Oslo is a unique capital city in that its boundaries include much forest and wildlife. The city itself is nestled in an amphitheater type setting. The city's core is in the bottom by the fjord, and the residential areas stretch uphill away from the downtown area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway.
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Moshi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $84Oslo $153
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $84, while the average daily cost in Oslo is $153. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Moshi and Oslo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $36Oslo $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $72Oslo $150
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Oslo
Looking for a hotel in Moshi or Oslo? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Moshi Hotel Prices and Oslo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $17Oslo $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi
Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport transfers from any hotel in Zanzibar (Departures): $30
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi: $49
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Moshi or Arusha: $50
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Transfer/Taxi Services: $53
- Private Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to or from Tanzania: $55
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer: $60
- Tanzania Private Airport Transfer: $67
- Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Private Transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro: $78
- Airport Transfer between Moshi and Kilimanjaro International Airport: $82
- Moshi to Arusha or Arusha to Moshi Transfer (Intercity transfer): $93
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $107
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:
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Tram Ticket$7.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:
- Trondheim Private Transfer from Trondheim (TRD) Airport to City centre: $189
- Private Transfer from Oslo hotels to Oslo Cruise Port: $70
- Private Transfer from Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL: $259
- Private Transfer from Oslo City Centre to Oslo Airport: $151
- Private Transfer from Olso Hotels to Olso Airport: $133
- Private Transfer from Olso Airport to Olso Hotels: $139
- Private Transfer Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City by Bus: $259
- Private Transfer From Oslo To Drammen With a 2 Hour Stop: $151
- Private Oslo Airport and City Transfers: $174
- Private Direct Transfer From Oslo to Drammen: $88
- Oslo hotels to Oslo Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $70
- Oslo Private Airport/Hotel Transfer Service || English Speaking: $151
Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Oslo?
Prices for flights to both Oslo and Moshi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMoshi $34Oslo $53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking class and Coffee tour in Moshi Kilimanjaro: $15
- Kili View Tanzanian Cooking Class: $26
- Private Market Tour and Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi: $109
- 3 Days Chaga Culture: Cooking, NGO Projects, Banana Beer, Hiking: $203
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oslo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oslo.
- Private Chef Forest Dinner: Authentic Norwegian Food Tour in Oslo: $142
- Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $159
- Oslo Guided Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings and a Secret Dish: $162
- Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk: $187
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $19Oslo $15
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Roast coffee and tour a chagga owned coffee farm: $25
- Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Plantations & Banana beer experiences: $26
- Materuni Waterfalls Hiking & Coffee Farms - Tuk Tuk Experiences: $30
- Private guided tour to the night lifestyle of Moshi town: $30
- Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation Half Day Tour: $30
- Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Experience Half-Day Trip (Moshi): $36
- Moshi - Arusha: Materuni Waterfalls Hike and Organic Coffee Tour: $40
- 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
- Day Trip Coffee Tour and Materuni Waterfalls: $55
- Marangu & Chagga - Cultural Day Tour form Moshi: $59
- Day trip to materuni waterfalls and coffee tour from Moshi: $60
- Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Moshi: $60
Tours and Activities in Oslo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:
- 2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship: $69
- 2hr Retro Motorcycle Sidecar Oslo Highlights Tour: $283
- 3- Hour Kayak Tour on the Oslofjord: $139
- A Refined Gastronomic Journey Oslo Signature Culinary Tour: $219
- A Self-Guided Tour of Oslo's Waterfront: $9.99
- Akerselva River Kayak/Packraft Tour: Urban Adventure in Oslo: $117
- BIKING OSLO PRIVATE EXPERIENCE Upto 8 Participants Max: $299
- Best of Oslo Guided Walking Tour: $37
- Best of Oslo Walking Tour in German: $37
- Best of Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours): $67
- Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide: $16
- City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.37Oslo $9.28
Sample the Local Flavors in Oslo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oslo:
- Pub Crawl in Oslo with Local Guide: $37
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moshi and Oslo, we can see that Oslo is more expensive. And not only is Moshi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Moshi is in Africa and Oslo is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Moshi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Moshi and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Oslo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oslo than you might in Moshi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moshi Expensive? and Is Oslo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moshi or Oslo?
Oslo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Moshi. When comparing the sizes of Moshi and Oslo, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.