Which place is cheaper, Braga or Fez?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Fez and Braga 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.
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.
Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Fez is $53, while the average daily cost in Braga is $120. 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 Fez and Braga in more detail.
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:
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For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:
Also in Fez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fez and Braga, we can see that Braga is more expensive. And not only is Fez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fez is in Africa and Braga 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 Fez would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fez 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 Braga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Braga than you might in Fez.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fez Expensive? and Is Braga Expensive?.
Fez has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Braga. When comparing the sizes of Fez and Braga, 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.