Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Chandigarh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Chandigarh or Ait Ben Haddou?
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 Chandigarh and Ait Ben Haddou. 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: Chandigarh or Ait Ben Haddou?
Chandigarh
As India's first planned city, Chandigarh is a city very distinct from the rest of the country. Much of its architecture is very modern and sits against a backdrop of the Shivalik Hills. Some of the best known attractions of Chandigarh include its rock garden, rose garden, and Sukhna Lake.
Ait Ben Haddou
Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChandigarh $42Ait Ben Haddou $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Chandigarh is $42, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $70. 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 Chandigarh and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChandigarh $18Ait Ben Haddou $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChandigarh $36Ait Ben Haddou $50
Compare Hotels in Chandigarh and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Chandigarh or Ait Ben Haddou? 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: Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chandigarh $11Ait Ben Haddou $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chandigarh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chandigarh:
- Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
- Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Manali Resorts - Arrival Transfer: $27
- Chandigarh Airport IXC to Manali Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $55
- Chandigarh Airport Transfer: $25
- Chandigarh to Chandigarh Airport Transfer: $16
- Delhi to Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- From Amritsar: Amritsar to Chandigarh Transfer: $80
- From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $64
- One-Way Transfer: Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $36
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $37
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $39
- Private Transfer to/from Chandigarh and Amritsar: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Chandigarh or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Chandigarh 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 dayChandigarh $15Ait Ben Haddou $23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chandigarh $14Ait Ben Haddou $28
Tours and Activities in Chandigarh
Here are a few actual costs in Chandigarh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Nature Walk of Chandigarh( 2 Hours Walking Tour): $13
- Chandigarh Walking Tour : $14
- Walking Tour of Chandigarh City ( 2 Hour Guided Experience): $14
- Chandigarh Nature Trails (2 Hour Guided Walking Experience): $14
- Nature Walk of Chandigarh( 2 Hours Walking Tour): $17
- Chandigarh Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $17
- Explore Chandigarh in Nightlights (3 Hours Guided Tour): $24
- Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $25
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $25
- Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $34
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $34
- Private Taj Mahal and Agra Day Tour from Delhi by Superfast Train: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChandigarh $8.19Ait Ben Haddou $6.12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chandigarh and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Chandigarh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Chandigarh is in Asia and Ait Ben Haddou 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 Chandigarh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chandigarh 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 Ait Ben Haddou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ait Ben Haddou than you might in Chandigarh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chandigarh Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive?.
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.