Which place is cheaper, Dakar or Osaka?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Osaka or Dakar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Osaka or Dakar, 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: Osaka or Dakar?
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
Dakar
Located in West Africa, Dakar is the capital city of Senegal and an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Main attractions include the city's markets, the Dakar Grand Mosque, Goree Island, the IFAN Museum, the African Renaissance Monument, beaches, and the Senegal Zoo.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOsaka $88Dakar $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Osaka is $88, while the average daily cost in Dakar is $61. 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 Osaka and Dakar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOsaka $45Dakar $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOsaka $90Dakar $64
Compare Hotels in Osaka and Dakar
Looking for a hotel in Osaka or Dakar? 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: Osaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Osaka $14Dakar $5.37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer from Osaka city to Kansai airport: $70
- Airport Transfer! Hotel in center of Osaka to Osaka International Airport (ITM): $150
- Airport Transfer! Osaka Airport (ITM) to Center of hotel in Osaka: $150
- Airport Transfer!Hotel in center of Osaka to Kansai Airport (KIX): $192
- Arrival Private Transfer from Itama Airport ITM to Osaka City by Minivan: $75
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $237
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $199
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Nara: $215
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Osaka: $87
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer ⇋ Osaka: $163
- Itami Airport Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kobe: $183
- Itami Airport Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $216
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:
- Transfer - Dakar <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $197
- Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $66
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $82
- DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $120
- Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $211
- AIBD-DAKAR transfer: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Osaka or Dakar?
Prices for flights to both Dakar and Osaka 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 dayOsaka $25Dakar $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki DIY Cooking in the Heart of Osaka: $23
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $26
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $37
- Experience Cooking Takoyaki in its Birthplace, Osaka: $43
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $46
- Nosatlgic Namba Osaka Street Food Tour.: $48
- Homemade Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka: $51
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $63
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka: $65
- RAMEN and 2 types GYOZA (dumplings) Cooking Class: $66
- Osaka Authentic Tempura & Miso Soup Japan Cooking Class: $67
Typical Food Prices in Dakar
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dakar:
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Breakfast$4.11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dakar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dakar.
- Senegalese Street Food Tour in Dakar: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Osaka $20Dakar $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Osaka Castle: Museum and Tower Entry Ticket: $3.92
- Table Tennis Experience with Local Players: $4.58
- Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.58
- Ryurei Teicha: Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony) Experience in Osaka: $5.23
- Osaka Sakishima Observatory Advance Ticket: $5.88
- Tsutenkaku Tower Entry Ticket: $6.54
- Tsutenkaku Entry Ticket: $7.68
- Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount: $7.84
- Umeda Sky Building E-Ticket: $9.81
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory E-Ticket: $12
- Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory Entry Ticket: $12
Tours and Activities in Dakar
Here are a few actual costs in Dakar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour): $130
- 2-day tour Lac rose- desert of Lompoul: $290
- Accro Baobab Adventure Ticket Entry: $38
- Dakar City Tour and Goree Island: $162
- Pink Lake and Turtle Village Half-Day Tour: $200
- Private City Tour: $109
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $30
- Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour : $159
- From Dakar or Saly: Half-Day Tour to Pink Lake: $138
- From Dakar/Saly: Half-Day Bandia Wildlife Reserve Tour: $247
- Full Day Goree Island And Dakar City Tour(Minimum 2 Participants): $142
- Full Day Private Tour in move, eat, act like a local: $109
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOsaka $12Dakar $9.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Born & Raised Local Guide: $31
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $39
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Osaka and Dakar, we can see that Osaka is more expensive. And not only is Dakar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Osaka is in Asia and Dakar is in Africa, 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 Dakar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dakar 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka than you might in Dakar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Osaka Expensive? and Is Dakar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Osaka or Dakar?
Osaka has a larger population, and is about 5% larger than the population of Dakar. When comparing the sizes of Osaka and Dakar, 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.
When is the best time to visit Osaka or Dakar?
Osaka has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dakar experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Osaka or Dakar in the Summer?
Both Dakar and Osaka during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Osaka because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round.
In the summer, Osaka is around the same temperature as Dakar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Osaka in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Dakar averages at about 28°C (82°F).
In Dakar, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Dakar. Osaka gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dakar receives 218 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Osaka. Osaka usually gets more rain in July than Dakar. Osaka gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyOsaka 28°C (82°F)Dakar 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Dakar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Osaka and Dakar. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Osaka this time of year. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Osaka is generally cooler than Dakar. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 19°C (66°F), and Dakar fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dakar this time of the year. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Dakar during autumn. Osaka gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Dakar receives 260 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Osaka gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Osaka usually receives more rain than Dakar. Osaka gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberOsaka 19°C (66°F)Dakar 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Dakar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Osaka as well as Dakar. Many travelers come to Osaka for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dakar throughout the year.
Osaka is much colder than Dakar in the winter. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Dakar fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dakar. In the winter, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Dakar. Osaka gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dakar receives 232 hours of full sun.
Osaka usually gets more rain in January than Dakar. Osaka gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryOsaka 6°C (42°F)Dakar 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Dakar in the Spring?
Both Dakar and Osaka are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Osaka in the spring for the activities around the city. Plenty of visitors come to Dakar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Osaka is cooler than Dakar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Osaka in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Dakar averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Dakar. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Dakar during spring. Osaka gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Dakar receives 275 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Osaka. In April, Osaka usually receives more rain than Dakar. Osaka gets 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilOsaka 15°C (59°F)Dakar 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Dakar and Osaka
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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