Which place is cheaper, Fez or Chandigarh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Chandigarh or Fez?
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 Fez. 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 Fez?
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.
Fez
Fez is the historical capital of Morocco and has one of the country's most impressive and elaborate medinas. It's authentic and traditional atmosphere attracts travelers from all over the world. It's fun to wander the city's elaborate alleyways, sample the food, and soak up the sights and smells. In Fez's medina you'll find donkeys, carts, spices, and pottery. You'll find traditional foods, locals bartering for goods, and religious buildings that date back hundreds of years. The medina is also the world's largest car free urban zone.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Chandigarh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChandigarh $47Fez $87
The average daily cost (per person) in Chandigarh is $47, while the average daily cost in Fez is $87. 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 Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChandigarh $16Fez $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChandigarh $32Fez $66
Compare Hotels in Chandigarh and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Chandigarh or Fez? 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: Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chandigarh $9.78Fez $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chandigarh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chandigarh:
- Taxi Guided Tours from Chandigarh to Punjab with Transfers: $54
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $34
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $39
- Premium Chandigarh Airport Transfer: Cheap & Comfortable: $18
- From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $139
- Delhi hotels to Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $18
- 3-Day City Tour with Hotel and Airport Transfer: $268
- Chandigarh Airport IXC to Manali Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $118
- Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:
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Taxi Ride$2.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Casablanca Transfer from Fes via Meknes and Rabat: $171
- Fes - Airport Arrival Transfer to the Hotel: $23
- Fes Airport Transfer Arrival or Deparature: $19
- Fes Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel or Vice Versa: $10
- Fes Saïss Airport to Hotel Transfer: $23
- Fes Sais Airport (FEZ) Transfers to Meknes (SIAM)or Reverse: $113
- Fes Saiss Airport Transfer to Fes Hotels and Riads: $16
- Fes Saiss Private airport transfer with arrival and departure: $25
- Fes to Casablanca - Private Transfer: $136
- Fes to Chefchaouen Private Transfer: $131
- Fes to Chefchaouen Private Transfer: $113
- Fes to Tanger Via Meknes and Volubilis - Private Transfer: $183
Is it cheaper to fly into Chandigarh or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez 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 $23Fez $42
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.61
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Dinner for 2$12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fez Rooftop Sunset Tea & Dinner at Palais Traditionnel: $11
- Private Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $34
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $35
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Lunch in a Traditional Riad: $40
- Flavors of Fez ( Cooking Class with Local Expert ): $40
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Lunch in a Traditional Riad in Fez: $40
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $43
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez: $45
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $46
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $51
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chandigarh $13Fez $9.22
Tours and Activities in Chandigarh
Here are a few actual costs in Chandigarh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Best Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $60
- Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $134
- Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $116
- Chandigarh 01 Day Tour: $49
- Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $22
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $27
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $22
- Chandigarh Private Full Day Tour: $98
- Chandigarh Walking Tour: $12
- Chandigarh Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $18
- Air Force Heritage Center with Guided Tour: $124
- Bird Park Day Trip with Tour guide: $124
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Granary Fee$2.04
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Desert Tour From Fez to Marrakech , share & priavte: $3.42
- Fez Medina Traditional Craft Shopping Tour with Expert Guide: $5.71
- Zellige and Pottery Tour at our Studio in Fes: $5.71
- Fes Pottery Guided Tour: $5.71
- Pottery, Zellige Tour at our Cooperative: $6.85
- Pottery and Ceramics Guided Tour: $6.85
- Mosaic and Pottery Tour in Fes: $6.85
- Pottery & Zellige mosaic Tour: $7.29
- Fez Walls and Hidden Medina Tour: $9.13
- Tour guide in the old city of Fez: $9.13
- Geometric mosaic & pottery tour in fes: $9.13
- Shared Fez Medina Walking Tour : Hidden Gems, Souks & Tanneries: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChandigarh $7.21Fez $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Fez
Also in Fez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez to Meknes: $179
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chandigarh and Fez, we can see that Fez 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 Fez 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 Fez would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fez 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 Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chandigarh or Fez?
Fez has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Chandigarh. When comparing the sizes of Chandigarh and Fez, 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.