Which place is cheaper, Nice or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Nice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Nice, 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: Jerusalem or Nice?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $108Nice $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $108, while the average daily cost in Nice is $141. 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 Jerusalem and Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $64Nice $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $128Nice $126
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Nice
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem or Nice? 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $6.74Nice $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.17
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Light Rail Jerusalem$9.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $48
- Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel: $90
- Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Allaenby Bridge: $105
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $130
- VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- VIP transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $148
- Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport Private Transfer: $150
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $150
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Amman: $195
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Private Transfer from Nice City to Nice Airport: $43
- Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
- Private transfer from Nice city to Nice Airport: $44
- Monaco to Hercule Monte Carlo Port Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Villefranche Port- Arrival Transfer: $49
- Nice hotels to Villefranche Port - Departure Transfer: $49
- Nice hotels to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $49
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Port de la Santé- Arrrival Private Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Port de la Santé to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Private Departure Transfer: $49
- Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $32Nice $53
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$2.69
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Watermelon$4.04
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Lunch$12
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Food at Market$15
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Juice$2.69
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Bagels$8.07
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Lunch for 2$15
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Snacks$5.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $96
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $115
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $117
- Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem: $125
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $170
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee$2.68
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Strawberries$4.29
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Loaf of Bread$3.43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $108
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $108
- Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $115
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $193
- Dinner in the Vineyard French Riviera: $206
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $8.55Nice $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$34
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Jerusalem: $6.00
- In The Footsteps of Jesus Day Tour - Dguide Self Guiding App: $7.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line:1.5Hour AudioTour - Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center Ticket: $11
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $20
- Independent graffiti tour in Jerusalem at your own time and pace: $22
- Self-Guided Tour at Machne Yehuda Market with Chef Tali Fridman: $25
- Old City Shabbat Experience and Walking Tour: $28
- Guided Walking Tour of the Old City: $30
- Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour : $30
- Guided Shabbat Experience in Jerusalem: $30
- Old City Highlights Tour: $39
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.46
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.58
- Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $7.00
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $7.00
- Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $16Nice $18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$4.84
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $6.03
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Nice : International Party Pub / Bar Crawl Unlimited Ticket: $17
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $22
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $25
- Nice Bar Crawl | Infamous International Party!: $27
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $66
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $83
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Nice, we can see that Nice is more expensive. And not only is Jerusalem much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East and Nice 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 Jerusalem would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jerusalem 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice than you might in Jerusalem.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Nice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Nice?
Jerusalem has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem and Nice, 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 Jerusalem or Nice?
Nice has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jerusalem experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Nice in the Summer?
Both Nice and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Jerusalem is around the same temperature as Nice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Jerusalem in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Nice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In July, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Nice. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Nice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Nice in the Autumn?
Both Nice and Jerusalem during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Nice in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Jerusalem is generally a little warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 19°C (66°F), and Nice fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Nice gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Jerusalem usually gets less rain in October than Nice. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Nice 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Nice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Nice. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round. Also, most visitors come to Nice for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
Jerusalem is around the same temperature as Nice in the winter. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Nice fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Jerusalem usually receives more rain than Nice. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Nice receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Nice 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Nice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Nice. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Nice because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Jerusalem is a little warmer than Nice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Jerusalem in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Nice averages at about 13°C (56°F).
Jerusalem usually gets less rain in April than Nice. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Nice 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Nice and Jerusalem
| Jerusalem | Nice | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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