Which place is cheaper, Porto 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 Porto?
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 Porto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Porto?
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.
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $493Porto $187
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $493, while the average daily cost in Porto is $187. 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 Porto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $452Porto $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $904Porto $168
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Porto
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Porto? 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 Porto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $14Porto $24
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer between Porto and Algarve with 1 stop: $558
- Private Transfer between Porto and Vigo: $299
- Private Transfer to Lisbon from Tarouca: $293
- Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $275
- From Transfer to Lisbon with up to 3 City Stops: $269
- Private transfer from Oporto to Lisbon or Lisbon to Oporto: $269
- From Private transfer to Lisbon with up to 3 Stops: $269
- Private Transfer from/to Porto - Lisbon: $250
- Need a transfer from Porto to Pinhão?: $239
- Private Airport Transfer from Porto to Lamego: $237
- Private Airport Transfer from Porto to Régua: $219
- Private Transfer between Porto and Santiago de Compostela: $209
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Porto?
Prices for flights to both Porto 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 $33Porto $74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class Antero de Quental: $42
- Porto Walking Food Tour: $66
- Bolhão Market Guided Food Tour: $78
- Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour : $83
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto: $83
- Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Porto with Chef Maria: $89
- Semi Private Oporto Fado Show with Dinner: $90
- Porto Heritage Night Tour With Fado Show And Dinner Included: $94
- Porto Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option: $94
- Porto Food Tour of 8 Tastings: Custard Tart, Bifana & Hidden Gems: $95
- Private Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $96
- Fado Show with Dinner in a Traditional Fado House: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Porto $30
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
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- Douro Valley private tour full day : $263
- Self Guided Tour in Porto with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.58
- Self-Guided Tour Adventure Discovering Porto: $1.17
- Walking Tour - History of Tiles in Porto: $57
- 1 Day Tour to Douro Valley from Porto: $227
- 1 Day Tour to Passages and Bridge 516 Arouca: $111
- 3 Hour Complete Porto City Tour: $237
- 3 Hour Porto Essential Private Tour: $54
- 3 Hour Tuk tuk Tour in Porto: $215
- 3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River: $48
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Porto: $36
- 3-Hour Porto Highlights on a Electric Bike Guided Tour: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.97Porto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- Wine Experience Museum with 3 Wine Tastings: $24
- Private visit with wine tasting in Alijó Douro: $24
- Pub Crawl Porto: $26
- Flavours of Portugal – Wine Tastings at WOW Wine School: $30
- Taylor's Port Cellars Visit & Port Wine Tasting: $30
- Halloween Pub Crawl 4 bars, 1 club, Scary Games & 7 Drinks: $30
- Authentic Oporto Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $33
- Porto Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $36
- Porto City Tour with Wine Tasting: $41
- 5 Port Wine Tasting with pairings: $42
- Luxury Yacht Cruise with Wine Tasting & Snacks: $54
- Port and Douro Wine Walking Tour With 10 Wine Tastings: $54
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Porto, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Porto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Porto 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 Porto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Porto 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 Porto.
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 Porto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Porto?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Porto. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Porto, 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 Porto?
Porto 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 Porto in the Summer?
Both Porto 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, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Porto this time of year.
Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Porto in the summer. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Porto fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Porto. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Porto during summer. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Porto. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Porto receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Porto 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Porto in the Autumn?
Both Porto 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. Also, many travelers come to Porto for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Porto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dar es Salaam in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Porto averages at about 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Dar es Salaam. In the autumn, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Porto. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 184 hours of full sun.
Porto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Dar es Salaam usually gets less rain in October than Porto. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Porto receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Porto 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Porto in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Porto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Also, many visitors come to Porto in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Dar es Salaam is generally much warmer than Porto. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 28°C (82°F), and Porto fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In Dar es Salaam, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Porto during winter. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
Porto receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Porto. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Porto receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Porto 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Porto in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Porto. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Porto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Porto in the spring. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Porto fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Porto. In the spring, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Porto. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 217 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Porto. Dar es Salaam receives a lot of rain in the spring. Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in April than Porto. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Porto receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Porto 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Porto 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) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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