Should you visit Ankara or Casablanca?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Ankara and Casablanca. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Ankara
Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.
Casablanca
Casablanca is so much more than a classic Bogart movie with killer one-liners. It is also the largest, most cosmopolitan city in the country of Morocco. Sitting at the economic and industrial heart of this region, Casablanca has a population of approximately four million. Brush up on your high school French before visiting this lively city as it's the main language spoken by the locals. While this is the most liberal and progressive city in Morocco, remember to be cautious in this region of the world with your western views.
Which city is cheaper, Casablanca or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $33, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $57. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Ankara and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $30 for a double occupancy room in Ankara.
A hotel room in Casablanca is about $68 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $5.37 per day to get around in Ankara.
The average price of local transportation around Casablanca is $8.59 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Ankara
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:
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Metro Ride
$0.08
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Short Taxi Ride
$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
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Esenboğa Airport Transfer:
$15
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Private Airport Transfer: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Ankara:
$20
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Private Airport Transfer: from Ankara to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB):
$20
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Arrival Private Transfer Ankara Airport ESB to Ankara City by Standard Sedan:
$33
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Departure Private Transfer Ankara City to Ankara Airport ESB by Standard Sedan:
$35
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Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB):
$38
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Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara:
$38
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Arrival Private Transfer from Ankara ESB Airport to Ankara City by Minivan:
$47
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Departure Private Transfer from Ankara City to Ankara Airport ESB by Minivan:
$49
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Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels:
$49
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Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers:
$49
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Ankara Airport Private Arrival Transfer:
$51
Typical Local Transportation prices in Casablanca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
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- transfer from CasaBlanca to Fez Airport or city:
$160
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2 Day Morocco Tour From Casablanca To Zagora Desert with private Transfers:
$784
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5-days Tour package from Casablanca to Fes via & Private airport transfers:
$1,120
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6-days Tour package from Casablanca to Fes via Tangier &Private airport transfer:
$1,244
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Airoport transfer from Casablanca to Marrakesh:
$119
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Airport Transfer from Casablanca to Agadir:
$163
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Airport transfer from Casablanca airport to Marrakech:
$116
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Best Tour to Chefchaouen - from Casablanca in private Transfers (2 Day Trip):
$592
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CMN Casablanca Mohammed V airport to the city of Chefchaouen private transfer:
$408
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Casablanca (CMN) to City Center to Airport - Private Transfer:
$42
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Casablanca /airport to the city of Chefchaouen private transfer:
$436
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Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Casablanca City Center Private Transfer:
$26
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Ankara 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
The average traveler spends about $12 per day in Ankara for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
Food in Casablanca costs travelers about $15 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Ankara $12
Casablanca $15
Typical Food prices in Ankara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:
Typical Food prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
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Private Virtual Moroccan Cooking Class Experience with a Local:
$27
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Casablanca Food Tour:
$87
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Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour:
$94
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Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch:
$140
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Authentic Moroccan Home-Cooking: Private Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local:
$146
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Private Cooking Class with Optional Market Tour:
$150
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Casablanca Food Tour:
$156
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6-Hour Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Casablanca:
$156
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Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Hotel Transfers:
$156
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Casablanca unique private walking food tour.:
$166
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Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local with Transfers:
$171
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Experience Moroccan Cuisine - Private Market Tour & Cooking Class with Transfers:
$173
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $11 per person, per day in Ankara. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Casablanca's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $7.12 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Typical Entertainment prices in Ankara
Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Cer Modern Entrance Ticket:
$5.97
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Private Tour with a Local:
$34
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Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace:
$135
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Goreme: Open Air Museum & Fairy Chimney Tours:
$136
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Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise:
$145
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İstanbul: Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar:
$185
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Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing:
$198
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Private Tour of Historical Ankara City:
$242
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Ankara Tour:
$252
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Daily Ankara Tour:
$265
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Daily Hattusas / Boğazköy Tour:
$341
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Private Daily Cappadocia Tour:
$357
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
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Casablanca Guided Sightseeing Tour:
$50
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The Medina and Beyond Morning Cultural Walking Tour:
$51
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Tangier Half-Day Guided City Tour:
$55
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Casablanca Cultural Tour with your local expert:
$58
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Marrakech walking guided city tour, monuments and Medina tour:
$59
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Highlights of Casablanca in a Half Day Tour:
$78
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Casablanca Half-Day City Tour:
$80
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5-Hour Religions of Morocco Tour with a Local:
$82
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Casablanca Half-Day Tour: Hassan II Mosque, Mohammed V Square and Central Market:
$85
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Casablanca & Grand Mosque Shore Excursion Tour:
$86
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Private Half-Day Guided Tour of Casablanca:
$89
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Religious Morning Spiritual Tour Including Hassan II Mosque Visit:
$90
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Ankara may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $5.46 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Casablanca
Also in Casablanca, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Day Tour of Casablanca with Lunch and Wine Tasting in Benslimane Vineyard:
$170
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Organic Wine Tour And Premium Lunch In Casablanca Valley:
$188
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Casablanca, we can see that Casablanca is more expensive. And not only is Ankara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ankara is in Europe and Casablanca 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 Ankara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ankara 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 Casablanca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Casablanca than you might in Ankara.
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