Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Chefchaouen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Chefchaouen, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Ephesus or Chefchaouen?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
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 The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Chefchaouen $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, 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 Ephesus and Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Chefchaouen $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Chefchaouen $48
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus 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: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Chefchaouen $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer In Ephesus: $205
- Private Transfer From Kusadasi to Pamukkale: $196
- Private Transfers From Kusadasi: $173
- Kusadasi Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $169
- Akbuk Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $164
- Milas Bodrum Airport (BJV) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $140
- Kusadasi to Pamukkale Hotels Private Transfer: $136
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Selçuk, Ephesus, Şirince: $131
- VIP Transfer Kusadasi From/To Bodrum Airport: $128
- Private Transfer | KUSADASI - IZMIR Airport: $120
- Didim (Altinkum) Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $115
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:
- 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
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $33Chefchaouen $18
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.15
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Dessert$0.17
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.59
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Snacks$0.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110
- Ephesus Tour with Cooking Class in the Village: $149
- Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $211
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $228
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
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Chefchaouen $17
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Ephesus Half Day Small Group Tour: $40
- Ephesus Shared Tour from Kuşadası Port: $130
- Ephesus Tour With Small Group From Kusadasi: $76
- Ephesus Tour from Kusadası Port: $44
- Ephesus small groups Tour For Cruisers (skip the line): $100
- Ephesus tours Sirince Village from Kusadasi Port with lunch: $63
- Ephesus tours and Virgin Mary's House Temple Artemis tours : $67
- Private Tour Ephesus for Cruise Guests : $250
- Private Tour to Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple From Cruise Ship/Hotel: $120
- Small Group Pamukkale Day Tour from Selcuk or Kusadası : $93
- "Ephesus Tours" Port Kusadasi lunch guide bus shopping Caravanserai artemis : $58
- "No Better Way to Explore History - Affordable Ephesus Tour": $30
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Chefchaouen $14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skip-the-line Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $53
- Ephesus port tours and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus&Sirince Village with Wine Tasting Shore Ex: $100
- Ephesus and Sirince with Wine tasting Private Half Day Shore Excursion: $100
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Wine Tasting in the village and visit to Mother's Mary House: $130
- Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting: $134
- Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $300
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Chefchaouen, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Chefchaouen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ephesus is in Europe 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 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus 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 Ephesus Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Chefchaouen?
Ephesus has a larger population, and is about 74% larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus 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.
When is the best time to visit Ephesus or Chefchaouen?
Ephesus 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 Ephesus or Chefchaouen in the Summer?
Both Chefchaouen and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Ephesus is a little warmer than Chefchaouen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 24°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Chefchaouen during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives around the same amount of rain as Chefchaouen. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Chefchaouen in the Autumn?
Both Chefchaouen and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round.
In October, Ephesus is generally around the same temperature as Chefchaouen. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Chefchaouen. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 235 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Chefchaouen. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Chefchaouen in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Ephesus is cooler than Chefchaouen in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Ephesus usually receives less sunshine than Chefchaouen during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.
Chefchaouen receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Chefchaouen. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Chefchaouen in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Chefchaouen. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year.
In the spring, Ephesus is around the same temperature as Chefchaouen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 15°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the spring, Ephesus often gets less sunshine than Chefchaouen. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 251 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Chefchaouen. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Chefchaouen and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
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