A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Chefchaouen vs. Bari for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Chefchaouen or Bari?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Chefchaouen and Bari can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Chefchaouen or Bari?

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.

Bari

Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Historical Tours in Italy, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Bari or Chefchaouen?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Chefchaouen is $57, while the average daily cost in Bari is $122. 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 Chefchaouen and Bari in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chefchaouen $24
    Bari $78
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chefchaouen $48
    Bari $156
Compare Hotels in Chefchaouen and Bari

Looking for a hotel in Chefchaouen or Bari? 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.

Hotels in Chefchaouen


Hotels in Bari


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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 and Bari Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chefchaouen $15
    Bari $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen

Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Merrakash: $297
  • One-Way Transfer from Tangier to Fez via chefchaouen : $296
  • Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Rabat : $284
  • Chefchaouen to Fes: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $244
  • Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport: $216
  • Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen go and back (Both ways): $196
  • Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $191
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $191
  • Fes: Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen: $185
  • Vip Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes Vice Versa: $175
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Rabat: $174
  • Chefchaouen to the city of Casablanca Private Transfer: $174

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:


  • Train to Lecce
    $47

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari

Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer:From BARI CENTER to ROME AIRPORTS or reverse: $1,068
  • Bari or Naples: Private Transfer Service: $541
  • From 1-Way Private Transfer to Monte Sant'Angelo: $492
  • From 1-Way Private Transfer to San Giovanni Rotondo: $492
  • Private 24-seat Coach Transfer: From Bari Airport to Matera: $417
  • Private transfert from Bari to Naples: $401
  • From 1-Way Private Transfer to Matera: $310
  • Private Transfer from Bari to Amalfi with 2 hours for sightseeing: $296
  • Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Mesagne: $284
  • Vineyard Wine Tasting & soft lunch & transfer included: $273
  • Private Transfer from Bari to Naples with 2 hours for sightseeing: $270
  • Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Valle d'Itria: $268

Is it cheaper to fly into Chefchaouen or Bari?

Prices for flights to both Bari and Chefchaouen 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Chefchaouen $18
    Bari $34
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:


  • Lunch for Two
    $8.97
  • Dinner for Two
    $9.97
  • Cupcake
    $0.30
  • 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
  • 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

Typical Food Prices in Bari

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:


  • Dinner
    $47
  • Coffee
    $2.14

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari

For Bari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Street food tour of Polignano a Mare: $39
  • Bari Walking Street Food Tour: $48
  • Bari Street Food Tour by Bike: $70
  • Italian Street Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $70
  • Puglia Plates - Bari Food Tour: $76
  • Street Food Tour in Bari old town - Do Eat Better Experience: $78
  • Rickshaw Street Food Tour: $80
  • Conversano: Apulian cooking lesson with dinner included: $82
  • Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $82
  • Bari Street Food Tour on Segway: $86
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Barletta with Show Cooking: $93
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Margherita di Savoia with Show Cooking: $93

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chefchaouen $17
    Bari $9.23

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.

  • 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $40
  • Walking Tour in Chefchaouen: $14
  • 2 days Guided tour Rabat and Chechouen from Casablanca: $391
  • 9-day/8 nights Tour from Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakech: $1,391
  • Akchour waterfalls tours : $87
  • Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $34
  • Bleu city walking Tasting Tour : $60
  • Chefchaouen : Traditional Hammam Experience As A Local: $75
  • Chefchaouen Day Tour: $51
  • Chefchaouen Photography tour: $46
  • Chefchaouen tour guide: $22
  • Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $15

Tours and Activities in Bari

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.

  • Bari tour with a local tour guide.: $219
  • Private Experience - day of fishing on the Bari coast: $219
  •  Guided tour and tasting at La Cantina Frrud - Wine Museum: $38
  • 1.5 Hour Cave's Tour Polignano a Mare: $38
  • 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour of Altamura the Lioness of Puglia: $38
  • 2 Hours Private Guided Tour in the Historic Centre of Altamura: $229
  • 2-Hour Bari City Tour: $241
  • 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Bari with Street Food: $49
  • Alberobello Private Tour with Pick Up: $175
  • Alberobello, Monopoli Polignano Small-Group Guided Tour from Bari: $152
  • Altamura walking tour: $229
  • Apulia: Bike Tour through the Treasures of Bari: $37

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chefchaouen $14
    Bari $14

Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:


  • Beer
    $2.14

Sample the Local Flavors in Bari

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bari:

  • Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting: $79
  • Private Tour: Trani walking tour with Moscato wine tasting: $115
  • Wine tasting experience in the Apulian countryside : $235


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chefchaouen and Bari, we can see that Bari is more expensive. And not only is Chefchaouen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Chefchaouen is in Africa and Bari is in Europe, 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 Bari would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bari 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 Chefchaouen Expensive? and Is Bari Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Chefchaouen or Bari?

Bari has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Chefchaouen and Bari, 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 Chefchaouen or Bari?

Bari 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 Chefchaouen or Bari in the Summer?

Both Bari and Chefchaouen are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Bari for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.

Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Bari in the summer. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 24°C (74°F) in July, and Bari fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).

It's quite sunny in Bari. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bari during summer. Chefchaouen gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Bari receives 336 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Bari. Chefchaouen gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bari receives 9 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F) 
    Bari 25°C (76°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Bari in the Autumn?

Both Bari and Chefchaouen during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Bari in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.

In the autumn, Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Bari. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Chefchaouen in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Bari averages at about 18°C (65°F).

It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. In the autumn, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Bari. Chefchaouen gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bari receives 178 hours of full sun.

Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in October than Bari. Chefchaouen gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Bari receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F) 
    Bari 18°C (65°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Bari in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Chefchaouen and Bari. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round. Also, most visitors come to Bari for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

In January, Chefchaouen is generally a little warmer than Bari. Daily temperatures in Chefchaouen average around 13°C (55°F), and Bari fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).

Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Bari during winter. Chefchaouen gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Bari receives 110 hours of full sun in the winter.

Chefchaouen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Chefchaouen usually receives more rain than Bari. Chefchaouen gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Bari receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F) 
    Bari 10°C (49°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Bari in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Chefchaouen as well as Bari. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Bari because of the beaches and the activities around the city.

Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Bari in the spring. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Bari fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bari. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. In the spring, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Bari. Chefchaouen gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bari receives 203 hours of full sun.

Chefchaouen usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Bari. Chefchaouen gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Bari receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F) 
    Bari 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Bari and Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen Bari
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 127 mm (5 in) 10°C (49°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Feb 13°C (56°F) 137 mm (5.4 in) 10°C (50°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Mar 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 12°C (53°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 14°C (58°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 18°C (64°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 22°C (71°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Jul 24°C (74°F) 1 mm (0 in) 25°C (76°F) 9 mm (0.3 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 25°C (76°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 22°C (72°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 18°C (65°F) 70 mm (2.7 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in) 14°C (57°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Dec 13°C (56°F) 144 mm (5.7 in) 11°C (52°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)