Which place is cheaper, Naples or Essaouira?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Essaouira or Naples?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Essaouira and Naples can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Essaouira or Naples?
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEssaouira $46Naples $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Essaouira is $46, while the average daily cost in Naples is $138. 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 Essaouira and Naples in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEssaouira $26Naples $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEssaouira $52Naples $140
Compare Hotels in Essaouira and Naples
Looking for a hotel in Essaouira or Naples? 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: Essaouira Hotel Prices and Naples Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Essaouira $1.99Naples $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfert Marrakech to Agafay-Private Agafay to Marrakech : $87
- Airport Transfer From Essaouira Airport To Medina: $22
- Essaouira : Private Transfer from or to Agafay Desert: $160
- Essaouira Airport To city Transfer: $38
- Essaouira private transfer from Essaouira city to Agadir airport (AGA): $138
- Hinterland Quad Bike Tour with Transfer: $36
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport (ESU): $22
- Scenic Hinterland Quad Ride with Transfer: $80
- From Beachside Quad Bike Tour with Transfer: $70
- From Private Transfer to Casablanca: $321
- From Private Transfer to Marrakech: $123
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket$1.29
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Alibus From Airport$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$7.86
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Train to Pompeii$3.43
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Taxi$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Sorrento: Enjoy Pompeii and Vesuvius with private transfer: $588
- Venice Airport : One Way Transfer to Canazei: $567
- From Private Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Stop: $534
- From Bari Private Transfer with WiFi: $481
- From Private Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Stop: $428
- From Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Guided Tour: $420
- From Transfer to Amalfi-Ravello with Tour of Pompeii: $420
- From One-Way Transfer to Sorrento with Pompeii Tour: $378
- Private Transfer Naples to Amalfi coast or vice cersa: $353
- Van Transfer from Naples Apt to Sorrento/Amalfi/Positano: $321
- Return Transfer from Naples Cruise Port to Pompeii: $299
- Transfer from Naples to Maiori or Maiori to Naples: $296
Is it cheaper to fly into Essaouira or Naples?
Prices for flights to both Naples and Essaouira 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 dayEssaouira $14Naples $43
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.40
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Breakfast Crepes$0.50
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Fish for Lunch$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $39
- L'Atelier Madada Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $55
- Traditional Family Style Moroccan Cooking Class: $67
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $170
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$30
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$52
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Napoli Pizza$7.76
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Dinner$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Napoli: Traditional Tiramisu Cooking Class with Limoncello: $36
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $46
- Street Food Tour of Naples with Top-Rated Local Guide & Fun Facts: $46
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Authentic Italian Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class with local pizzaiolo: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $53
- Virtual Cooking Class: become a Pizza PRO!: $55
- Food Tour of Naples with Davide: $55
- Napoli Street Food Tour in Pignasecca: $58
- Make Neapolitan Pizza With A View Of Naples Like No Other: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Essaouira $12Naples $32
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Highlights Tour with Tasting the Ocean City: $19
- Full Day Tour From Marrakech To Essaouira Mogador: $21
- Private City Tour: $26
- From Marrakech: Guided tour of Essaouira the coastal city: $26
- Friend-Guide Essaouira city tour: $31
- 3-Hour Camel Tour: $40
- Cultural & Historical Sightseeing Tour - half day: $41
- Guided Dromedary Riding Tour: $48
- Half-Day Old Town Guided Tour: $48
- Essaouira : 1H quad bike tour and 1H camel ride: $57
- Big dunes and atlantic coast tour 2 HOURS: $57
- 2 Hour Quad & ATV Experience: $58
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance$9.64
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance$5.36
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Entrance to Pompeii$12
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Naples : Discovery Capri with Chairlift Experience : $158
- Guided Tour to Ruins of Pompeii and Vesuvius From Naples: $141
- Herculaneum Private Walking Tour: $164
- Naples City Walking Tour Exploring Naples with a native guide : $87
- Napoli Sight Eating Walk: Food and Sight Tour: $45
- Pompeii private tour: $109
- Positano & Sorrento Private Day Tour: $273
- Private Tour a Pompeii e Sorrento from Napoli: $218
- Royal Palace of Caserta Private Tour for cruise ship : $164
- Walking Tour of Herculaneum with Local Guide: $60
- (Ercolano) Herculaneum , Half Day Private Tour: $136
- 2 Hours Naples Metro Tour with 24 Hour Metro Ticket included: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEssaouira $9.16Naples $23
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer$4.39
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Beer$4.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $51
- Regional food and wine tasting: $53
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $64
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $75
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $79
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $86
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $90
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $95
- From Wine Tasting Tour on Vesuvius Slopes with Lunch: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Essaouira and Naples, we can see that Naples is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Essaouira is in Africa and Naples 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 Essaouira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Essaouira 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples than you might in Essaouira.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Essaouira Expensive? and Is Naples Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Essaouira or Naples?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Essaouira and Naples, 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.