Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Athens 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 Athens 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: Athens or Tangier?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
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 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, 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 dayAthens €127Tangier €57
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €127, while the average daily cost in Tangier 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Athens and Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Tangier €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Tangier €44
Compare Hotels in Athens and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Athens 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: Athens Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Tangier €22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Paros: Helicopter Transfer to Greek Islands or Athens: $2,695
- From Meteora Private Day Trip with Transfer: $1,048
- From Ancient Corinth Day Trip with Private Transfer: $461
- Private Transfer to/from Volos: $449
- From Private Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Transfer: $299
- Transfer from Athens airport to Epidavros up to 4 customers: $298
- Athens Airport to Kyllini Transfer or from Kyllini to Athens: $291
- Private Transfer From Athens To Lefkada: $284
- Private Transfer From Athens To Meteora - Kalabaka: $273
- Private Transfer through Athens Attractions at Night: $273
- Vip Transfer From/To Athens Center - Lavrio Port: $273
- Private Transfer From Athens To Ancient Olympia: $262
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Tangier to Marrakesh: $801
- Transfer from Tangier to Nador: $618
- Transfer from Tangier to Casablanca: $397
- Door to door transfer from Tangier to Fes: $291
- Tangier to Chefchaouen: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $276
- Private Transfer from Asilah to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $273
- From Tangier : Private Luxury Transfer to Fes: $272
- Private Transfer from Tarifa to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $262
- From Transfer to Fez via Chefchaouen and Volubilis: $245
- Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $245
- Transfer from Tangier to Kenitra: $237
- Luxury transfer from Tangier to Tamuda bay or vice versa: $233
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier and Athens 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 dayAthens €37Tangier €19
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $24
- Street Food Tour Market & City Centre: $42
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $46
- Greek Street Food Tour: $51
- Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries: $52
- Middle-eastern Cuisine Cooking Class with Meal: $52
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide and 7 Tastings: $57
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $60
- Alternative, truly authentic food tour in secret Athens: $63
- Greek Traditional Vegan Cooking Class with Meal: $63
- Greek Traditional Vegan Cooking Classes in Athina: $64
- Light Lunch Tasting & Cooking Demo: $67
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt€1.59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Private Moroccan Food Tour in Tanger : $49
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $60
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $66
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified local guide!: $67
- Tangier food tour with Rababe: $71
- Tangier food tour : $71
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified guide!: $71
- Morocco Food Cooking Class and Tangier City Tour: $71
- Moroccan 3-in-1 Cooking Experience: $75
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $76
- The Food tour of Tangier: $76
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Tangier €18
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Acropolis/Athens Highlights Private Evening Tour (5 hours) from Athens, Piraeus: $87
- Ancient Corinth Canal Epidavrous Nafplio Private Tour 8Hours: $180
- Apostle Paul's Footsteps in Athens Christian Private Tour 5Hours: $142
- Delphi full day V.R audio guided tour with entry ticket: $48
- EPIDAURUS & NAFPLIO : Private Full Day Tour From Athens 6 Hours : $173
- Full Day Tour in Athens with Lunch: $147
- Half Day Private Tour on Highlights of Classical Athens: $158
- Layover Private Tour in Athens: $245
- Mycenae Lions Gate Epidaurus & Nafplio Full Day Private Tour 8H : $191
- Self-Guided Tour at the Romantic Island of Hydra from Athens: $284
- Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini: $59
- "Acropolis Half-day Tour and City Visit": $168
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: $87
- Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour: $87
- Luxury Tangier private Day Tour from Tarifa Spain All inclusive : $251
- Private Guided Food Experience Tour in Medina of Tangier: $76
- Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $76
- Tangier Private Tour from Tarifa Ferry & Lunch Included : $209
- Tangier private customized tour & camel ride experience : $102
- Tangier walking tour with lunch Moroccan food : $60
- The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $541
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $512
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $251
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Tangier €9.87
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Liquer tasting in Polykala's Distillery Show Room in Athens: $17
- Greek Wine Tasting: $23
- Premium Wine Tastings: $35
- Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $43
- Athens Wine Tasting: $44
- Old Town Athens Wine Tasting: $52
- Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $52
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $53
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting : $53
- Greek food and wine tasting: $53
- Rare Greek Wine Tasting w/Sommelier by the Acropolis: $59
- Wine Tasting and Storytelling in a Historical Square in Athina: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Tangier, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens 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 Athens Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Tangier?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Athens 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.
When is the best time to visit Athens or Tangier?
Athens has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Tangier experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Athens or Tangier in the Summer?
Both Tangier and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Athens for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Athens is a little warmer than Tangier. Typically, the summer temperatures in Athens in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Tangier averages at about 24°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Tangier. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tangier during summer. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Athens usually receives more rain than Tangier. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAthens 27°C (81°F)Tangier 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Athens or Tangier in the Autumn?
Both Tangier and Athens during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Athens because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.
In October, Athens is generally around the same temperature as Tangier. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 19°C (67°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Athens. In the autumn, Athens often gets less sunshine than Tangier. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 235 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in October than Tangier. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAthens 19°C (67°F)Tangier 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Athens or Tangier in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Tangier. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Athens this time of year. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Athens is cooler than Tangier in the winter. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Tangier fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Athens usually receives less sunshine than Tangier during winter. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.
Tangier receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Athens usually receives less rain than Tangier. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAthens 10°C (51°F)Tangier 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Athens or Tangier in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Athens as well as Tangier. Many travelers come to Athens for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
In the spring, Athens is around the same temperature as Tangier. Typically, the spring temperatures in Athens in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Tangier averages at about 15°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Athens this time of the year. In the spring, Athens often gets less sunshine than Tangier. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 251 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in April than Tangier. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAthens 16°C (60°F)Tangier 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Tangier and Athens
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
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