Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Cagliari?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cagliari or Tangier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Cagliari and Tangier can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Cagliari or Tangier?
Cagliari
Cagliari is the capital of the Italian island, Sardinia, located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is best known for its abundance of seafood, beach access, and an array of architecture that reflects both Roman and medieval history.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, 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 dayCagliari €120Tangier €57
The average daily cost (per person) in Cagliari is €120, 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 Cagliari and Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCagliari €66Tangier €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCagliari €132Tangier €44
Compare Hotels in Cagliari and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Cagliari 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: Cagliari Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cagliari €31Tangier €22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cagliari
Also for Cagliari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Cagliari airport City - Orosei city Marina: $513
- Cagliari Elmas Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Cagliari: $65
- Transfer / taxi Cagliari Airport - Cagliari city: $60
- Private Transfer from Cagliari hotels to Cagliari Cruise Port: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfers from Tangier Airport, port or city to Fez (Door to Door): $146
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport/Port to Tangier Vice Versa: $36
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport / Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $34
- VIP transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen or vice versa: $198
- VIP Private Transfer from Tanger Airport / Port to Hotel Vice Versa: $38
- Transfers from Tangier to chefchaouen "blue city": $71
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $27
- Transfers From Tangier to Casablanca: $140
- Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $245
- Transfers From Tangier To Chefchaouen-Asilah-Fes-Casablanca .: $131
- Transfers From Tangier Airport to Asilah: $51
- Transfer to Tangier from fes via Chefchaeun: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Cagliari or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier and Cagliari 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 dayCagliari €35Tangier €19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cagliari
For Cagliari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sardinia Cooking Class: Fresh Handmade Pasta: $75
- Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $80
- Homemade fresh pasta cooking: $82
- Sardinia Traditional Food Tour: $87
- Sardinian Cooking Class with Meal and Drinks: $96
- Traditional Sardinian Lunch and Cooking Class In Cagliari: $116
- Romantic sunset dinner experience with private chef: $159
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.Cagliari €17Tangier €18
Tours and Activities in Cagliari
For Cagliari, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Guided Tour of San Pancras and Castello: $43
- 3 Hours Guided Tour of the Historical Cagliari: $64
- Archaeological tour of Nora: $91
- Barumini Unesco Site and Giara of Gesturi Tour from Cagliari: $98
- Beach Tour Porto Pino & Piscinnì from Cagliari: $91
- Beachtour Marina Rei & Sant'Elmo from Cagliari: $91
- Beachtour Porto Giunco & Cala Sinzias from Cagliari: $91
- Beachtour to Chia & Tuerredda from Cagliari: $91
- Boat Tour at Devil's Saddle: 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco: $60
- Boat Tour in the Gulf of Cagliari with aperitif on board: $84
- Cagliari : Highlights & Hidden gems Private Walking Tour: $70
- Cagliari : Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide: $51
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 dayCagliari €7.57Tangier €9.87
Sample the Local Flavors in Cagliari
Also in Cagliari, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Artisanal Food and Wine Tasting Experience: $48
- WINE TOUR with sommelier in a winery near Cagliari: $66
- Small-Group Food and Wine Tour from Cagliari: $98
- Wine Tour Sardinia: $107
- Wine tour aroud vineyards of Cagliari : $109
- Wine Tasting & Winery Tour: $266
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting with Lunch: $641
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cagliari and Tangier, we can see that Cagliari is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cagliari 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 Cagliari would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cagliari 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 Cagliari Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cagliari or Tangier?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Cagliari. When comparing the sizes of Cagliari 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 Cagliari or Tangier?
Cagliari 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 Cagliari or Tangier in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cagliari and Tangier. Many travelers come to Cagliari for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Cagliari is generally around the same temperature as Tangier. Daily temperatures in Cagliari average around 24°C (75°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tangier this time of the year. In Cagliari, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cagliari usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tangier during summer. Cagliari gets 337 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cagliari usually receives more rain than Tangier. Cagliari gets 4 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 JulyCagliari 24°C (75°F)Tangier 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Cagliari or Tangier in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cagliari as well as Tangier. Many visitors come to Cagliari in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
Cagliari is around the same temperature as Tangier in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cagliari averages around 18°C (65°F) in October, and Tangier fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. In the autumn, Cagliari often gets less sunshine than Tangier. Cagliari gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 235 hours of full sun.
Cagliari usually gets less rain in October than Tangier. Cagliari gets 50 mm (2 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 OctoberCagliari 18°C (65°F)Tangier 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cagliari or Tangier in the Winter?
Both Tangier and Cagliari are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Cagliari for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Cagliari is cooler than Tangier. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cagliari in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Tangier averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Cagliari usually receives less sunshine than Tangier during winter. Cagliari gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tangier. In January, Cagliari usually receives less rain than Tangier. Cagliari 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 JanuaryCagliari 10°C (50°F)Tangier 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Cagliari or Tangier in the Spring?
Both Tangier and Cagliari during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Cagliari because of the beaches and the activities around the city. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.
In April, Cagliari is generally cooler than Tangier. Daily temperatures in Cagliari average around 14°C (57°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cagliari. In the spring, Cagliari often gets less sunshine than Tangier. Cagliari gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 251 hours of full sun.
Cagliari usually gets less rain in April than Tangier. Cagliari gets 36 mm (1.4 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 AprilCagliari 14°C (57°F)Tangier 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Tangier and Cagliari
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (65°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
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