Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Chandigarh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Chandigarh or Chefchaouen?
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 Chefchaouen. 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 Chefchaouen?
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.
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 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 $42Chefchaouen $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Chandigarh is $42, 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 Chandigarh and Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChandigarh $18Chefchaouen $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChandigarh $36Chefchaouen $48
Compare Hotels in Chandigarh and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Chandigarh 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: Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chandigarh $11Chefchaouen $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chandigarh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chandigarh:
- Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
- From Amritsar: Amritsar to Chandigarh Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer to/from Chandigarh and Amritsar: $71
- Delhi to Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $64
- Chandigarh Airport IXC to Manali Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $55
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $39
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $37
- One-Way Transfer: Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $36
- Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Manali Resorts - Arrival Transfer: $27
- Chandigarh Airport Transfer: $25
- Chandigarh to Chandigarh Airport Transfer: $16
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$1.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One-Way Transfer from Tangier to Fez via chefchaouen : $297
- Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer: $126
- Chefchaouen to Fes: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $244
- Chefchaouen to Tangier private transfer: $120
- Chefchaouen to the city of Casablanca Private Transfer: $174
- Fes: One-Way Transfer to Chefchaouen "The Blue City": $27
- Fes: Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen: $186
- From Fes:2-Day Transfers to Chefchaouen & back to Fez/Tanger: $75
- One way transfer Chefchaouen to Fes or vice versa: $116
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $27
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $23
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fez via volubilis: $133
Is it cheaper to fly into Chandigarh or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen 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 $15Chefchaouen $18
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$8.97
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Dinner for Two$9.97
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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
- Vegetarian food Cooking Class in 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 Cooking Class : $66
- 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
- Best Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chandigarh $14Chefchaouen $17
Tours and Activities in Chandigarh
Here are a few actual costs in Chandigarh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Day The Hipster Chandigarh Experience: $106
- Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $131
- Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $129
- Chandigarh Day Tour: $44
- Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $34
- Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $25
- Chandigarh Nature Trails (2 Hour Guided Walking Experience): $14
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $34
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $25
- Chandigarh Private Full Day Tour : $65
- Chandigarh Walking Tour : $14
- Chandigarh Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $17
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: $27
- From Fez: Day Tour to the Blue Town of Chefchaouen: $28
- Day Tour to Chefchaouen from Fes with Local Expert: $29
- Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $34
- From Fez: Chefchaouen Guided Day Tour: $35
- 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $35
- Discover Chefchaouen : A Walking Tour through Hidden Gems: $35
- Private 2-Hour Walking Tour in Chefchaouen: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChandigarh $8.19Chefchaouen $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chandigarh and Chefchaouen, we can see that Chefchaouen 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 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 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 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 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 Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chandigarh or Chefchaouen?
Chandigarh has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Chandigarh 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.