Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Bikaner?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bikaner or Chefchaouen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bikaner and Chefchaouen 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: Bikaner or Chefchaouen?
Bikaner
Bikaner is located in the Rajasthan state in northwest India. This city is where the headquarters of Bikaner District and Division are located. The city was founded in 1486 by Rao Bika, and has a population of about 645,000 people.
Chefchaouen
To feel like you've really stepped back in time to the glory days of Morocco, you're going to want to spend time in Chefchaouen. This town's beautiful medina is filled with white washed buildings with blue highlights. The wandering alleyways provide a fairy tale setting where you can relax for a few days. This mountainous region is a humble example of the classic picture of this area. Set against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the white and powder blue accented buildings and call to calls to prayer throughout the day let every visitor know they've arrived in a relaxing spot of peace and serenity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBikaner $48Chefchaouen $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Bikaner is $48, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen 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 Bikaner and Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBikaner $21Chefchaouen $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBikaner $42Chefchaouen $48
Compare Hotels in Bikaner and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Bikaner or Chefchaouen? 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: Bikaner Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bikaner $13Chefchaouen $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bikaner
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bikaner:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bikaner
Also for Bikaner, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bikaner Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $153
- Self Guided Bikaner City Tour With One Way Transfer To Jaipur : $108
- Private Transfers Bikaner To Jodhpur Drop: $92
- Private Transfers Bikaner To Mandawa Drop: $61
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jaisalmer: $60
- Private Transfers Bikaner To Jaipur Drop: $55
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jodhpur: $48
- One-Way Transfer: Jaipur/Pushker/Jodhpur/Bikaner: $36
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
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Taxi Ride$0.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door to Door): $108
- Vice versa transfer to chefchaouen with optional tour guide: $65
- Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $114
- Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $193
- Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen go and back (Both ways): $197
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $74
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Rabat: $175
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Merrakash: $299
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $192
- Tangier to Chefchaouen private transfer: $82
- Private Transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (one way): $100
- Private Transfer: Tanger MED Port ⇆ Chefchaouen: $127
Is it cheaper to fly into Bikaner or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Bikaner 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 dayBikaner $17Chefchaouen $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste of Bikaner (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour with Local): $24
- Rajasthani Cooking Class in Bikaner: $172
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:
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Lunch for Two$8.95
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Dinner for Two$9.94
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Cupcake$0.30
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Nutella and Yogurt$1.99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen
For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $28
- Cooking Class in Mountain From Chefchaouen: $44
- Chefchaouen Cooking Class with Mountain View: $54
- 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
- 4 hours Private Cooking Class With Family in Chefchaouen: $60
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $66
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $68
- Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $69
- Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $70
- Make Your Own Tajine and Pastilla Cooking Class: $77
- 4 Hours Gourmet Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $88
- Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bikaner $14Chefchaouen $17
Tours and Activities in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 10 - Days Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jaipur and Agra Tour: $420
- 10 - Days Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jaipur and Agra Tour: $420
- 2 - Day Mandawa Tour From Jaipur With Bikaner Drop: $120
- 6 Days Magnificent Rajasthan Tour: $468
- 8 - Day Rajasthan Tour, Jaipur, Jaisalmer & Bikaner: $360
- 8 - Day Rajasthan Tour, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Bikaner: $420
- 8 - Days Desert Tour of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner: $540
- 8 - Days Desert Tour of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner: $300
- 8 Days Rajasthan Tour - Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Bikaner: $612
- A Private Guided Tour in Bikaner: $131
- Bikaner 2 Hour Guided Street Food Tasting Tour: $25
- Bikaner 2 Hour Guided Street Food Tasting Tour: $25
Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
- 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $40
- 2 days Guided tour Rabat and Chechouen from Casablanca: $393
- 3Days Tour With Stays in Tanger, BlueCity &Akchour Waterfall: $288
- 9-day/8 nights Tour from Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakech: $1,397
- Akchour waterfalls tours : $88
- Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $34
- Bleu city walking Tasting Tour : $60
- Chefchaouen : Traditional Hammam Experience As A Local: $76
- Chefchaouen Full-Day Tour from Tangier: $414
- Chefchaouen Photography tour: $47
- Chefchaouen tour guide: $22
- Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBikaner $12Chefchaouen $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bikaner and Chefchaouen, we can see that Chefchaouen is more expensive. And not only is Bikaner much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bikaner is in Asia and Chefchaouen 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 Bikaner would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bikaner 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 Chefchaouen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chefchaouen than you might in Bikaner.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bikaner Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bikaner or Chefchaouen?
Bikaner has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Bikaner and Chefchaouen, 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.