Which place is cheaper, Pretoria or Moshi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Moshi or Pretoria?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Pretoria, 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 Pretoria?
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.
Pretoria
Located in Gauteng Province, Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa, making it home to many government buildings and three universities. It is actually one of three capital cities, being home to the executive branch, with Cape Town as the legislative capital and Bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Within South Africa, Pretoria is also known as the "Jacaranda City" due to the thousands of jacaranda trees lining its streets, parks, and gardens.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $67Pretoria $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $67, while the average daily cost in Pretoria is $54. 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 Pretoria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $35Pretoria $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $70Pretoria $54
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Pretoria
Looking for a hotel in Moshi or Pretoria? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $16Pretoria $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi
Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Services: Kilimanjaro Airport (jro) Moshi, & Arusha: $60
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Private Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to or from Tanzania: $55
- Nairobi: Bus Transfer from/to Moshi: $30
- Sunset Chill with Drinks and Roundtrip Transfer: $15
- Moshi : Kikuletwa Hot Springs Day Trip with Transfers: $172
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Transfer/Taxi Services: $53
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $107
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer: $60
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi : $49
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer: $50
- From Nairobi: 8-Day Kilimanjaro Climb with Transfers: $442
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sun City & Pilanesberg Transfers: $250
- Shuttle and Transfers to Johannesburg and Pretoria: $47
- Private Oneway Transfer from Johannesburg to Johannesburg Airport: $33
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Pretoria?
Prices for flights to both Pretoria 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 $19Pretoria $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kili View Tanzanian Cooking Class: $26
- Private Traditional Cooking Class. : $70
- Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi with a Local Family: $78
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $18Pretoria $16
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- #1. Best Kilimanjaro Day Hike tour- ISMANI TOURS AND SAFARIS: $108
- #1. Best Kilimanjaro Day hike Tour-Machame Route-ISMANI: $115
- #1. MATERUNI WATERFALLS: COFFEE TOUR AND CHEMKA HOTSPRING: $320
- 1 Day Materuni Water falls and coffee tour: $200
- 1 Day Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Picnic Hot Lunch: $190
- 1 Day Tour Covering Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation: $220
- 1 day tour hike mount kilimanjaro through marangu route: $240
- 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
- 1Day Tour Materuni Waterfall and Kikuletwa Chemka Hotspring: $172
- 1_Day Bike Tour to Chemka Hotspring: $80
- 2-Days Kilimanjaro Hikes and Materuni Waterfalls Tour: $695
- 3-Day Camping Adventure in Rau Forest Reserve, Arusha: $1,584
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cullinan diamond Mine Day Tour (surface tour): $91
- Horse Riding and Quad Biking Experience: $170
- Pretoria City Tour and Cullinan Mine Tour from Johannesburg : $200
- Pretoria Tour - Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings, Pretoria : $76
- Soweto and Apartheid Museum Day Tour private from Johannesburg Private: $100
- 2 Days Historical Cultural and Sightseeing Tour in Johannesburg : $258
- 5 Hour Lesedi Cultural Village Tour: $110
- Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg from Pretoria, every FRIDAY afternoon: $54
- Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience : $99
- Canopy Zip lining Tour Private : $106
- Constitutional Hill Highlight Tour: $100
- Constitutional Hill and Apartheid Museum Half-Day Tour from ZAR R1 100 Private : $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.24Pretoria $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moshi and Pretoria, we can see that Moshi is more expensive. And not only is Pretoria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pretoria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pretoria 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 Moshi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Moshi than you might in Pretoria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moshi Expensive? and Is Pretoria Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moshi or Pretoria?
Pretoria has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Moshi. When comparing the sizes of Moshi and Pretoria, 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.