Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Catania?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Catania or Chefchaouen?
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 Catania and Chefchaouen can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Catania or Chefchaouen?
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, The Best Walking Tours in Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCatania €120Chefchaouen €54
The average daily cost (per person) in Catania is €120, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is €54. 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 Catania and Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCatania €65Chefchaouen €23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatania €130Chefchaouen €46
Compare Hotels in Catania and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Catania 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: Catania Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Catania €20Chefchaouen €14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- From 1-Way Private Airport Transfer to Palermo: $775
- Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Palermo by Car: $722
- TAXI Transfer from CATANIA to Capo d'Orlando (or vice versa): $421
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Agrigento: $373
- Private TAXI transfer from Catania to Agrigento or viceversa: $332
- Catania Airport to/from Verdura Resort Transfer: $321
- From Private transfer to Agrigento Temples: $320
- Private Transfer from Catania to PORTOROSA marina yachting: $310
- Private Transfer From Catania to Palermo or vice versa: $256
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to PALERMO (or VICEVERSA): $233
- Private TAXI transfer from CATANIA to MESSINA or viceversa: $230
- Private TAXI Transfer from Catania to Comiso (or viceversa): $214
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€0.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $23
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $27
- Fes: One-Way Transfer to Chefchaouen "The Blue City": $27
- Vice versa transfer to chefchaouen with optional tour guide: $64
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $74
- From Fes:2-Day Transfers to Chefchaouen & back to Fez/Tanger: $75
- Tangier to Chefchaouen private transfer: $82
- Private Transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (one way): $99
- transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door to Door): $107
- Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $113
- One way transfer Chefchaouen to Fes or vice versa: $116
- Chefchaouen to Tangier private transfer: $119
Is it cheaper to fly into Catania or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Catania 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 dayCatania €41Chefchaouen €17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $38
- Catania Street Food Tour: $52
- Cooking class & visit to the Catania Historical market: $59
- Patisserie Food tour: $60
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $63
- Food tour of Catania by night: $64
- Catania Street Food Tour: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $73
- Aci Trezza boat tour with dinner on board: $85
- Cooking Class Tiramisù: $95
- Cooking Class Arancini in Catania: $96
- Cooking class Pizza: $96
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€8.41
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Dinner for Two€9.34
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Cupcake€0.28
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Nutella and Yogurt€1.87
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
- 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: $76
- Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $90
- Private Tagine Cooking Class in Chefchaouen with Lunch: $100
- Chaouen: 4- Hour Moroccan Cooking Class: $122
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catania €19Chefchaouen €16
Tours and Activities in Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- From Catania, Syracuse and Taormina: fly fishing experience: $240
- Taormina and Castelmola private tour with traditional lunch: $272
- 2 hours guided tour of Catania: $40
- 3-Hour Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour: $118
- Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour: $131
- BOAT TOUR WITH APERITIF ON BOARD IN THE CYCLOPS ISLANDS: $64
- Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour): $120
- Benedictine Monastery of Guided tour in English: $11
- Boat tour to the Ulysses caves with swimming guide: $84
- Boat trip and tour Savoca and Taormina: $142
- Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $49
- Catania Bike Tour with Tasting food: $182
Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
- Walking Tour in Chefchaouen: $14
- Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $15
- Tour by local guide : $16
- Chefchaouen tour guide: $22
- From Fez: Day Tour to the Blue Town of Chefchaouenf: $26
- From Fez: Day Tour to the Blue Town of Chefchaouen: $28
- Day Tour to Chefchaouen from Fes with Local Expert: $28
- Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $34
- From Fez: Chefchaouen Guided Day Tour: $35
- Discover Chefchaouen : A Walking Tour through Hidden Gems: $35
- Discover the Blue Pearl - A Walking Tour through Hidden Gems: $38
- Private walking tour of Chefchaouen (The blue city): $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatania €18Chefchaouen €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market: $48
- Wine Tasting in the South Slope of Etna: $50
- Etna: Urban Winery, Vineyards Walk & Wine Tasting at Sunset: $62
- Wine tour in Catania: $102
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $116
- Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania: $126
- From Mt.Etna picnic and wine tasting: $128
- Guided Tour of Etna with Wine Tasting & Appetizers: $139
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $147
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $158
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $265
- From Catania/Taormina: Mount Etna Private Wine Tasting Tour: $433
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Catania and Chefchaouen, we can see that Catania is more expensive. And not only is Chefchaouen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Catania is in Europe 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 Chefchaouen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chefchaouen 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 Catania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Catania than you might in Chefchaouen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Catania Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Catania or Chefchaouen?
Catania has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Catania 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.
When is the best time to visit Catania or Chefchaouen?
Catania has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Chefchaouen experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Catania or Chefchaouen in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Catania as well as Chefchaouen. Many travelers come to Catania for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year.
In the summer, Catania is a little warmer than Chefchaouen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Catania in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 24°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Catania this time of the year. In the summer, Catania often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Chefchaouen. Catania gets 325 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 346 hours of full sun.
Catania usually gets more rain in July than Chefchaouen. Catania gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCatania 26°C (79°F)Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Catania or Chefchaouen in the Autumn?
Both Chefchaouen and Catania are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Catania in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Catania is generally around the same temperature as Chefchaouen. Daily temperatures in Catania average around 19°C (67°F), and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. Catania usually receives less sunshine than Chefchaouen during autumn. Catania gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Catania. In October, Catania usually receives more rain than Chefchaouen. Catania gets 128 mm (5 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCatania 19°C (67°F)Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Catania or Chefchaouen in the Winter?
Both Chefchaouen and Catania during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Catania for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round.
Catania is cooler than Chefchaouen in the winter. The daily temperature in Catania averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the winter, Catania often gets less sunshine than Chefchaouen. Catania gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 169 hours of full sun.
Chefchaouen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Catania usually gets less rain in January than Chefchaouen. Catania gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCatania 10°C (51°F)Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Catania or Chefchaouen in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Catania and Chefchaouen. The spring months attract visitors to Catania because of the beaches and the activities around the city. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Catania is around the same temperature as Chefchaouen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Catania in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 15°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. In Catania, it's very sunny this time of the year. Catania usually receives less sunshine than Chefchaouen during spring. Catania gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Catania usually receives more rain than Chefchaouen. Catania gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCatania 15°C (58°F)Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Chefchaouen and Catania
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
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