Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Johannesburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Johannesburg or Agadir?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Johannesburg and Agadir 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.
Where Should I go: Johannesburg or Agadir?
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3 million people. Most of the population is made up of South Africa's black residents, who predominately reside in the Soweto area. There are approximately half a million white residents and 300,000 residents of other descent. Half of the population live in the Soweto area as well as the nearby suburbs.
Agadir
Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa, The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, and The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJohannesburg $115Agadir $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Johannesburg is $115, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $76. 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 Johannesburg and Agadir in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJohannesburg $58Agadir $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJohannesburg $116Agadir $90
Compare Hotels in Johannesburg and Agadir
Looking for a hotel in Johannesburg or Agadir? 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: Johannesburg Hotel Prices and Agadir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Johannesburg $17Agadir $4.65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Johannesburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Johannesburg:
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Taxi Ride$3.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:
- JNB Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer in Johannesburg OR Tambo and Lanseria: $18
- 24 Hour Private Transfer Sandton to OR Tambo: $29
- 24 hour Airport Shuttle and Transfer: $29
- O R Tambo Airport Transfers: Sandton, Rosebank and Melrose: $33
- 1-3 Passenger Private Johannesburg - Airport Transfer: $37
- OR Tambo Airport Private Transfer To Sandton: $38
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Johannesburg HTL-APT (JNB): $38
- Johannesburg Airport JNB to Johannesburg-Arrival Private Transfer: $43
- One Way Airport Transfer: $46
- Private Van Airport Transfers : Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria: $48
- Johannesburg Airport Private Transfers: Departures (Hotel Pickup): $48
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:
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CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
- Exclusive Airport Transfer with Pickup & Drop-off - Agadir: $5.00
- Visit to Croco Park with Transfer & Admission Tickets - Agadir: $5.00
- Moroccan Hammam With Argan Massage Experience & Transfer - Agadir: $5.00
- Skip the Line Ticket to Crocoparc with Optional Transfert: $13
- Airport Transfer from Agadir Airport to Agadir or Taghazout: $14
- Private Transfer to Airport up to 4 Pax Pickup & Drop Off -Agadir: $15
- Private Airport Transfer Agadir or Taghazout : $17
- Agadir Airport Transfers to and from Agadir Hotels: $18
- Airport Transfer to/from Agadir city: $18
- Paradise Valley & Atlas Mountains Tour with Transfer – Agadir: $18
- Private Transfer from Agadir Airport (AGA) to Agadir Port: $19
- Private Transfer from Agadir Cruise Port to Agadir City Hotels: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Johannesburg or Agadir?
Prices for flights to both Agadir and Johannesburg 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 dayJohannesburg $31Agadir $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
- Zulu Food Cooking & Dining Experience with a local Chef: $85
- Pan-African Cooking & Dinning Experience: $96
- Johannesburg Culture and Food Tour: $98
- Zulu Food Cooking and Dining Experience with a local Chef: $106
- Johannesburg Culture and food tour: $107
- Lesedi Cultural Village Tour with Lunch or Dinner : $119
- Pan African Cooking Class & Dinning Experience : $131
- Lesedi Cultural Village with lunch or dinner cultural food: $133
- Soweto Township Tour With African food tour: $145
- Rooftop Bar, Dinner and Clubbing (Amapiano): $217
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner$25
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Dinner$8.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
- Fantazia Show & Dinner, A Night of Moroccan Elegance - Agadir: $5.00
- Agadir 4x4 Safari camels at sunset and dinner: $25
- Sunset Horse or Camel Ride with Dinner in Habitant House: $30
- Enjoy a Sunset Camel Ride with a Barbeque Dinner – Agadir: $30
- Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $36
- Agadir Quad Bike with Dinner and Gnaoua Live Music: $36
- Daily walks at sunset with "barbecue - couscous" dinner: $38
- Camel Ride in Agadir with Dinner BBQ: $44
- Cooking the Moroccan Way, Tamraght : $52
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Transfers Included – Agadir: $53
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Berber Chef, Agadir: $54
- Cooking lessons Agadir: $54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Johannesburg $23Agadir $3.56
Tours and Activities in Johannesburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:
- Mapatiza Mine Guided Tour with Showroom: $4.63
- Mapatiza Gemstone Mine Tour Discover Gemstone Transformation: $4.76
- Mandela House Entry Ticket: $6.08
- Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option: $18
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour: $22
- Architectural Walking Tour: $25
- Braamfontein Street Art & Culture Tour: $28
- Guided Walking Tour in Johannesburg: $28
- Ponte Experience: $30
- Soweto: Hector Pieterson Memorial, to Orlando Towers Tour: $32
- Soweto: Bike Tour with a Local Tour Guide: $32
- Half-Day Walking Tour in Soweto: $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:
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Show Tickets$2.49
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- Guided tour of Argan Oil production factory for organic cosmetics: $4.78
- Essaouira Delights Day Adventure & Historical Wonders - Agadir: $5.00
- Essaouira Day Tour & Exploration of Historical Wonders – Agadir: $5.00
- Sandboarding Experience Caves view & Moroccan Breakfast - Agadir: $5.00
- City Tour Explore the Best of the City - Agadir: $5.00
- Botanica Cooperative Guided Tour Organic Argan Secrets: $5.39
- Sandboarding Adventure in Timlalin Dunes: $8.00
- City Tour: $8.38
- Agadir Traditional Souk El Had and Argan Cooperative Experience: $9.00
- Agadir City Tour - Half Day : $9.58
- Guided city tour with Kasbah and Souk El Had: $9.88
- 3-hour guided tour in Agadir : $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJohannesburg $5.05Agadir -
Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:
- Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg: $8.92
- Wine Tasting: $12
- Hop on Hop Off Johannesburg Pub Crawl: $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Johannesburg and Agadir, we can see that Johannesburg is more expensive. And not only is Agadir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Agadir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agadir 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 Johannesburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Johannesburg than you might in Agadir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Johannesburg Expensive? and Is Agadir Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Johannesburg or Agadir?
Johannesburg has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Agadir. When comparing the sizes of Johannesburg and Agadir, 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.