Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Ankara?
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 Ankara or Tangier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Ankara and Tangier. 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Ankara or Tangier?
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.
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Ankara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $91Tangier $77
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $91, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $77. 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 Ankara and Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $37Tangier $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $74Tangier $48
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Tangier? 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: Ankara Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $24Tangier $24
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$0.03
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Short Taxi Ride$0.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $108
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $108
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $69
- Ankara Airport Transfer: Ankara by Private Luxury Vehicle: $62
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $55
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $51
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $51
- Ankara Airport Transfer Meet Transfer: $49
- Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer to Tanger City: $25
- Casablanca: Beach Horseback Riding with Hotel Transfers: $46
- Direct Transfers from Chefchaouen to Tangier: $57
- First-Class Private Transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen: $216
- From Chefchaouen: One-Way transfer service to Tangier: $46
- From Tangier : Private Transfer to Fez via chefchaouen (bleu City: $251
- From Transfer to Chefchaouen or Vice Versa: $33
- Luxury door to door transfer in Tangier: $79
- Luxury transfer from Tangier to Tamuda bay or vice versa: $204
- One way Transfer from Tangier to Fes via Chefchaouen(Blue City): $140
- One-Way Airport Transfer Tangier Ibn Battuta to City Center: $22
- One-Way Transfer: Tangier to Chefchaouen Daily Departures: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier 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
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Food Meals for one dayAnkara $37Tangier $35
Typical Food Prices in Ankara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:
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A Quick Lunch$0.23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ankara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ankara.
- Sustainable Home Cooking Class in Ankara: $75
- Home Cooking Class, Sustainable Tables & Stories: $104
- Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family: $291
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Souk Secrets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Tangier Tastes Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Tangier Family Dinner Experience: $63
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $63
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $72
- Tangier Walking Tour & Moroccan Family Cooking Class: $73
- Tangier food tour: $74
- Cooking and eating with a local family: $74
- Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
- The Food tour of Tangier: $80
- Tangier Food Tour: $81
- Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $22Tangier $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara
Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Underground City$0.16
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4-Day Eastern Anatolia Tour on the Touristic Eastern Express: $1,922
- Ankara : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $33
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ): $34
- Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $33
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Local: $27
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $228
- Ankara Private Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Highlights: $24
- Ankara Walking Tour with a Local: $30
- Ankara Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $39
- 6-Hour Private Tour with Guide, Car, and Lunch: $17,285
- Atakule Tower Observation Deck Ticket: $13
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- 7 Day Moroccan Adventure From Tangier to Marrakech: $3.42
- Alchemist Quest Experience in Tarifa: $6.80
- The Tangier International Zone GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $10
- Private Tangier Walking Tour: Medina, Kasbah & Hidden Gems: $17
- Hiking Tour from Asilah to Paradise Beach: $17
- Touristic guide: $29
- Cape Spartel and Hercules Caves 5 Hour Tour with Camel Ride: $30
- Hercules Caves, Cap Spartel & Camel Ride Experience: $31
- 3 Hour private luxury Experience of tangier: $32
- Tangier 3 Hour Private Quad Biking and Camel Ride Tour: $32
- Tangier Quad Biking Adventure & Moroccan Tea: $32
- Full Day Chefchaouen Guided Tour from Tangier: $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $9.79Tangier $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Tangier, we can see that Ankara is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ankara is in Europe and Tangier 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 Tangier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tangier 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 Ankara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ankara than you might in Tangier.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ankara Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Tangier?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Tangier, 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.