Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Arusha?
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 Arusha or Tangier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Arusha and Tangier can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Arusha or Tangier?
Arusha
Arusha is a city in East Africa's Tanzania, located at the base of volcanic Mt. Meru. It’s a gateway to safari destinations and to Africa’s highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro, lying some 100 kilometers northeast. To the west lies Serengeti National Park, home to wildlife including lions, rhinoceros, giraffes and leopards. Annual migrations feature huge herds of wildebeests crossing its plains. Arusha is Tanzania’s gateway to the northern circuit of stellar national parks and the starting point of many a memorable safari. It’s also a large, sprawling city which offers a nice break from the rigors of life on the African road – it has excellent places to stay and eat and, for the most part, it’s lush and green and enjoys a temperate climate throughout the year. Arusha is a great destination, and you're sure to enjoy your time here, no matter what your interests are.
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 G Adventures Tours to Tanzania, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Tanzania, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayArusha $187Tangier $83
The average daily cost (per person) in Arusha is $187, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $83. 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 Arusha and Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personArusha $124Tangier $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomArusha $248Tangier $50
Compare Hotels in Arusha and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Arusha 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: Arusha Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Arusha $13Tangier $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Arusha
Also for Arusha, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 3-Day Zanzibar to Arusha, Road Transfer to Serengeti: $3,000
- 4Days Mount Meru Climbing with free airport transfer: $1,480
- Ngorongoro Crater Safari Day Trip with transfer,meal: $299
- Private Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport (KIA): $159
- Combi Lake Duluti Walk and Canoeing tour, transfer: $122
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi: $65
- Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha City Center Transfer: $60
- From Arusha : Canoeing Lake Duluti Tour with transfer,lunch: $52
- Airport transfer: $45
- Arusha Airport & Hotel Transfers: $40
- Tanzanite Experience Museum and Shopping Tour with Transfer: $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vip Private Transfer to Chefchaouen from Tangier or Vice Versa: $94
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport/Port to Tangier Vice Versa: $40
- VIP transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen: $222
- VIP Private Transfer from Tanger Airport / Port to Hotel Vice Versa: $41
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $29
- Transfers From Tangier To Tetouan: $50
- Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $263
- Transfers From Tangier To Chefchaouen-Asilah-Fes-Casablanca .: $141
- Transfer from Tangier to Tetouan (Vice Versa) - M Class E: $91
- Transfer from Tangier to Rabat (Vice Versa) - M Class E: $432
- Transfer from Tangier to Casablanca (Vice Versa) - M Class E: $439
- Transfer from Tangier airport to Tangier: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Arusha or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier and Arusha 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 dayArusha $40Tangier $38
Typical Food Prices in Arusha
For Arusha, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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A Quick Lunch (for 2)$2.07
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Arusha
For Arusha, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Tanzania Cooking Class & Food Market Tour: $42
- NGO Lifted Strong - Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class: $50
- Local Tanzanian Cooking Class by Kingstone Asilia: $50
- Local Tanzanian Food Cooking Class by Kingstone Asilia (Arusha): $55
- Full Day In City tour, Cooking class, Waterfall & Coffee : $98
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Full Thousand and One Nights Experience Tour with dinner: $5.77
- Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
- Tangier food tour : $76
- Caves, sunset, camel ride on the beach and barbecue dinner: $77
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $78
- cooking class with local family from Tangier: $78
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $78
- Cooking class with a local family with Chef Latifa - Local dishes: $79
- Tangier Food Tour: $81
- The Food tour of Tangier: $82
- Dinner with a Berber family in tangier: $87
- Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Arusha $43Tangier $22
Tours and Activities in Arusha
For Arusha, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Arusha National Park Guided Day Tour From Arusha: $290
- Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee making Cultural Tour | BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS LTD : $167
- Materuni waterfalls coffee tour & Chemka hot springs Day trip: $95
- 1 Day Materuni Waterfalls Coffee Tour and Chemka Hot Spring: $128
- 1 Day Small group Tour Tanzania sharing Safari - Tarangire N.P: $270
- 12 Days Best Of Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Tour: $8,745
- 12 Days Tanzania Wildlife Photographic Safari Experience: $8,595
- 1Day Safari Tour Tarangire National Park Join Group: $279
- 2-Day Migration Safari with a Hot Air Balloon Adventure.: $2,397
- 3 Days Safari Adventure Explore the Wild Heart of Africa: $1,436
- 3-Day Experience Wildlife and Hot Air Balloon Adventures: $2,955
- 3-Day Safari to Serengeti & Ngorongoro + Balloon experience: $1,900
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $94
- Full Day Private Tour of Tangier : $123
- Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour Include Lunch: $105
- Luxury Tangier private Day Tour from Tarifa Spain All inclusive : $294
- Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $82
- Private Tour in Tangier : $119
- Tanger private tour cruise ship -up Luxury City Tour: $95
- Tangier Private Tour with Ferry & Lunch from Tarifa : $270
- "Rabat to High-Speed Train Guided Day Tour": $152
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $271
- 2 Days Tour of Tangier & Chefchaouen JC Private Tours: $194
- 2 Hours Tour Cap spartel & Hercules caves with a Camel ride : $135
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayArusha $10Tangier $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Arusha and Tangier, we can see that Arusha is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Arusha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Arusha 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 Arusha Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Arusha or Tangier?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Arusha. When comparing the sizes of Arusha 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.