Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Chefchaouen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Chefchaouen or Mostar?
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 Mostar 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 Mostar?
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.
Mostar
Mostar has historically been a culturally and ethnically diverse city. It was heavily bombed during the country's civil war and many of the city's most important buildings and structures were destroyed. Most significantly, the city's Old Bridge, Stari Most, was destoryed. The bridge was rebuilt through an international effort just eleven years after the war. It was completed in 2004 and included pieces of the original bridge. Today, much of the city has been rebuilt and the city is a beautiful and impressive travel destination. The old town still has much of its original charm and it is a great place to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChefchaouen $57Mostar $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Chefchaouen is $57, while the average daily cost in Mostar 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 Chefchaouen and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChefchaouen $24Mostar $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChefchaouen $48Mostar $72
Compare Hotels in Chefchaouen and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Chefchaouen or Mostar? 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 and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chefchaouen $15Mostar $8.65
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 Chefchaouen to Fes : $25
- 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 Tetouan: $73
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $74
- From Fes:2-Day Transfers to Chefchaouen & back to Fez/Tanger: $75
- Tangier to Chefchaouen private transfer: $81
- Private Transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (one way): $99
- transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door to Door): $107
- transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (door to door): $107
- Private Transfer Chefchaouen-Tangier or vice versa: $109
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mostar
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Mostar:
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Taxi To & From Blagaj (hiking)$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mostar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mostar:
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $524
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
- From Scenic Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $267
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
Is it cheaper to fly into Chefchaouen or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar 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
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Food Meals for one dayChefchaouen $18Mostar $26
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
- 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
- 4 hours Private Cooking Class With Family in Chefchaouen: $60
- Chefchaouen Cooking Class : $65
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $65
- 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
- Chefchaouen Traditional Cooking Class: $80
Typical Food Prices in Mostar
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mostar are as follows:
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A Casual Dinner Out (for 2)$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mostar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mostar.
- Mostar street food tour: $57
- Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar: $80
- Tastes and Tales of Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chefchaouen $17Mostar $9.37
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 with Aman: $20
- 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
- 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $35
- Discover Chefchaouen : A Walking Tour through Hidden Gems: $35
Tours and Activities in Mostar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mostar are as follows:
- Charming Private Mostar Walking Tour: $43
- 2-Hour Cultural Walking Tour in One City-Three Stories of Mostar: $55
- Absolute Herzegovina Adventure - Kravice Waterfalls, Sky Walk, Blagaj, Pocitelj: $65
- All Inclusive Neretva Rafting, Day Tour from Mostar: $147
- Ancient Roman Horseback Riding Experience: $49
- Authentic Medjugorje Tour: $82
- Authentic Tour Mostar, Medjugorje, Karavice - Farm To Table: $535
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $277
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $142
- Christmas Charms in Mostar - Walking Tour: $384
- Discover Herzegovina Day Tour from Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj, Počitelj: $54
- Discovering The Karstic Landscapes - Hiking Day Tour from Mostar: $73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChefchaouen $14Mostar $3.71
Typical Alcohol Prices in Mostar
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Mostar:
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A Few Drinks (for 2)$6.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Mostar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mostar:
- 1-Hour Wine Tasting Tour in Medjugorje: $16
- Wine Tour & Tasting (Herzegovina): $91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chefchaouen and Mostar, we can see that Mostar 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 Mostar 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 Mostar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mostar 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 Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chefchaouen or Mostar?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Chefchaouen and Mostar, 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 Mostar?
Mostar 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 Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Chefchaouen during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Mostar in the summer. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 24°C (74°F) in July, and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Mostar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. In the summer, Chefchaouen often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Chefchaouen gets 346 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Chefchaouen gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyChefchaouen 24°C (74°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Chefchaouen or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Chefchaouen and Mostar. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round.
In the autumn, Chefchaouen is a little warmer than Mostar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Chefchaouen in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Mostar averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Chefchaouen gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Mostar. Chefchaouen gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberChefchaouen 20°C (68°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Chefchaouen or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Chefchaouen as well as Mostar. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Chefchaouen is generally much warmer than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Chefchaouen average around 13°C (55°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Chefchaouen gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Chefchaouen receives a lot of rain in the winter. Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Chefchaouen gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryChefchaouen 13°C (55°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Chefchaouen or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Chefchaouen are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year.
Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Mostar in the spring. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Chefchaouen gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. In April, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Mostar. Chefchaouen gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilChefchaouen 15°C (60°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Chefchaouen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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