Which place is cheaper, Milan or Dar es Salaam?
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 Dar es Salaam or Milan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dar es Salaam and Milan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Milan?
Dar es Salaam
Having grown from a fishing village, Dar es Salaam is now a major city and commercial port on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast. While it is mainly used as a stopping point on the way to Zanzibar, it has a few unique treasures of its own such as the Kariakoo Market, National Museum, and the open-air Village Museum.
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $493Milan $229
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $493, while the average daily cost in Milan is $229. 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 Dar es Salaam and Milan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $452Milan $113
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $904Milan $226
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Milan
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Milan? 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: Dar es Salaam Hotel Prices and Milan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $14Milan $41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer/Airport pick up and drop off: $192
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Private Transfer from Dar El Salaam to Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR): $106
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
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Train to Airport$8.21
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Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)$26
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Taxi From Airport$106
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Public Transit Day Pass$5.28
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Short Taxi Ride$8.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Venice: $1,668
- Zurich : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $940
- transfers: $933
- Milano: Transfer from Milan to St. Moritz: $840
- Saas Fee : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $552
- Cervinia: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $552
- Champoluc: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $529
- From Linate airport : Private 1-Way Transfer to Bellagio: $400
- Serravalle Outlet : Private Transfer to/from Milan: $327
- Luxury private transfer Linate airport to Malpensa airport: $292
- Private Transfer: From Como, Cernobbio, Moltrasio & Laglio to MXP: $274
- Private Transfer: Milan Airport MXP to Lake Como by Luxury Van: $269
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Milan?
Prices for flights to both Milan and Dar es Salaam 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 dayDar es Salaam $33Milan $79
Typical Food Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
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Snack at Train Station$10
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Restaurant Pizza$7.74
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Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)$32
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$75
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Cappuccino$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Milan Street Food Tour and City Sightseeing with Local Guide: $42
- Delicious Food Tour and City Center Sightseeing: $46
- International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $48
- Street Food Tour with Tastings and Local Guide: $49
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $49
- only in ITALIAN - International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $49
- Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $50
- Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine: $66
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $66
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $67
- Food Tour with Wine Tasting in Milan: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Milan $36
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Bagamoyo Full-Day Tour: Historic Slave Trade Route & Kaole Ruins: $255
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $140
- 2 Days 1 Night Bagamoyo Historical Tour : $300
- Ancient Bagamoyo City Day Tour: $249
- Bagamoyo Adventure, Historical Tour: $238
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $199
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Bird Watching Tour to Tegetero Forest 2days 1 night: $205
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour: $150
- Dar Es Salaam City tour: $164
- Dar Es Salaam Local Markets and Village-National Museum Day tour: $150
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop$8.21
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- Milan Highlights semi-Private Walking Tour: $47
- Milan's Opera Gem and La Scala Guided Walking Tour : $137
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $7.16
- Self Guided Tours In Milan With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- "Walking Tour" - 2h: $84
- "Walking Tour" - 4h: $150
- 1 Hour Vintage Fiat 500 Slow Tour in Milan: $143
- 1 Hours Guided La Scala Theatre Tour in Milan: $137
- 1 hour Italian Food Experiences in Milan: $43
- 1.5-hour The Last Supper and Church of San Maurizio tour in Milan - small group: $93
- 2-Hour Milan by Night Walking Tour: $170
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Milan by Electric Scooter: $146
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.97Milan $28
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar$9.85
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Beer$3.93
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Milan Pub Crawl Party with Free Shots and Drink Deals by Riviera: $30
- Guided Riviera Bar Crawl with Free Shots: $37
- Wine Tasting Experience with Platter at Winelovers: $44
- Wine Tasting Experience: $48
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $52
- Wine Tasting Experience in Milan City Center: $54
- Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $57
- Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $59
- Wine Tasting Experience - Urban Cellar: $60
- Fun Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $76
- Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $96
- Milan Oltrepo Pavese Vineyards Grape Stomping and Wine Tasting: $96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Milan, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Milan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Milan 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 Milan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Milan 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 Dar es Salaam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dar es Salaam than you might in Milan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dar es Salaam Expensive? and Is Milan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Milan?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Milan. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Milan, 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 Dar es Salaam or Milan?
Milan has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dar es Salaam experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Milan in the Summer?
Both Milan and Dar es Salaam are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dar es Salaam throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Milan in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Dar es Salaam is generally around the same temperature as Milan. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 25°C (77°F), and Milan fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Milan. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Milan during summer. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 250 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Milan. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Milan receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Milan 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Milan in the Autumn?
Both Milan and Dar es Salaam during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dar es Salaam because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Milan for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Milan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Milan fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Dar es Salaam. In the autumn, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Milan. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 152 hours of full sun.
Milan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Dar es Salaam usually gets less rain in October than Milan. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Milan receives 103 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Milan 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Milan in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Milan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Milan because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Milan can be very cold. In the winter, Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Milan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Dar es Salaam in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Milan averages at about 5°C (41°F).
In Dar es Salaam, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Milan during winter. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 119 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Milan. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Milan receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Milan 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Milan in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Milan. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Milan this time of year.
In April, Dar es Salaam is generally much warmer than Milan. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 27°C (81°F), and Milan fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Milan. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 176 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam receives a lot of rain in the spring. Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in April than Milan. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Milan receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Milan 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Milan and Dar es Salaam
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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