Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Tangier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haifa and Tangier. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Haifa or Tangier?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Tangier $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $61. 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 Haifa and Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Tangier $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Tangier $46
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Tangier? 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: Haifa Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Tangier $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfers from Tangier Airport, port or city to Fez (Door to Door): $147
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport/Port to Tangier Vice Versa: $36
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport / Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $49
- VIP transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen or vice versa: $198
- VIP Private Transfer from Tanger Airport / Port to Hotel Vice Versa: $38
- Transfers from Tangier to chefchaouen "blue city": $71
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $27
- Transfers From Tangier To Tetouan: $47
- Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $246
- Transfers From Tangier To Chefchaouen-Asilah-Fes-Casablanca .: $131
- Transfers From Tangier Airport to Asilah: $51
- Transfer to Tangier from fes via Chefchaeun: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $44Tangier $20
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$27
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Private Moroccan Food Tour in Tanger : $49
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $60
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $66
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified local guide!: $68
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified guide!: $71
- Tangier food tour with Rababe: $71
- Moroccan 3-in-1 Cooking Experience: $75
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $77
- The Food tour of Tangier: $77
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $80
- Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $82
- Tangier Food Tour | Tangier Food Cultural Tour: $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Tangier $20
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $705
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Guided Tour: $1,300
- From Tel Aviv: Northern Israel Coast Private Tour: $999
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $400
- Haifa Private Tour: $161
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $417
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $88
- Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour: $110
- Luxury Tangier private Day Tour from Tarifa Spain All inclusive : $252
- Private Guided Food Experience Tour in Medina of Tangier: $77
- Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $77
- Tangier Private Tour from Tarifa Ferry & Lunch Included : $209
- Tangier private customized tour & camel ride experience : $103
- Tangier walking tour with lunch Moroccan food : $60
- The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $516
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $543
- 2 Days Tour of Tangier & Chefchaouen JC Private Tours: $142
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Tangier $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Tangier, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Tangier 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 Tangier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tangier 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa than you might in Tangier.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Tangier?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Tangier, 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 Haifa or Tangier?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Haifa or Tangier in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Tangier. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Haifa usually receives more rain than Tangier. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tangier this time of the year. In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tangier during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.
Haifa is a little warmer than Tangier in the summer. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Tangier fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Tangier 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Tangier in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Tangier. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Tangier. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Haifa this time of the year. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Tangier. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 235 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Haifa is a little warmer than Tangier. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Haifa in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Tangier averages at about 20°C (68°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Tangier 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Tangier in the Winter?
Both Tangier and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tangier. It's quite rainy in Haifa. In January, Haifa usually receives around the same amount of rain as Tangier. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Tangier during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Haifa is generally a little warmer than Tangier. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 14°C (57°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Tangier 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Tangier in the Spring?
Both Tangier and Haifa during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.
Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Tangier. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the spring, Haifa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tangier. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 251 hours of full sun.
Haifa is a little warmer than Tangier in the spring. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Tangier fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Tangier 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Tangier and Haifa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
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