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 $122Agadir $75
The average daily cost (per person) in Johannesburg is $122, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $75. 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 $62Agadir $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJohannesburg $124Agadir $88
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 $18Agadir $4.58
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$3.68
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: $19
- 24 hour Airport Shuttle and Transfer: $29
- 24 Hour Private Transfer Sandton to OR Tambo: $29
- O R Tambo Airport Sedan Transfers: Sandton, Rosebank and Melrose: $34
- Johannesburg to Johannesburg Airport JNB Private Transfer: $37
- Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Johannesburg - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- OR Tambo Airport Private Transfer To Sandton: $38
- Airport Shuttle and Private Transfers: $39
- 1-4 Passenger Johannesburg - Airport Transfer: $40
- Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Pretoria - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Johannesburg to Johannesburg Airport (JNB) Departure Transfer: $42
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:
- Agadir Airport Transfers (AGA) to City & Hotels: $5.90
- Agadir Paradise Valley Excursion with Breakfast & Hotel Transfer: $7.08
- Taxi Transfer Agadir Airoport: $12
- Quad Driving Agadir : Deserts & Beach Adventure & Return Transfer: $12
- Skip the Line Ticket to Crocoparc with Optional Transfert: $13
- Agadir 2-in-1 Tour: Camel Ride & Sandboarding with Transfer: $14
- Agadir Airport Transfers service: $14
- Airport Private Transfer: $15
- Agadir Airport Transfer To or From Agadir & Taghazout: $15
- Private Transfer to Airport up to 4 Pax Pickup & Drop Off -Agadir: $15
- Agadir Airport Luxury VVIP Private Shuttle Transfer to Hotel: $16
- Private Airport Transfer Agadir or Taghazout: $17
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 $33Agadir $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
- Unique street food tour from at least 6 different cultures!: $78
- Zulu Food Cooking & Dining Experience with a local Chef: $85
- Pan-African Cooking & Dinning Experience: $96
- Johannesburg Culture and Food Tour: $98
- Johannesburg Culture and food tour: $112
- Lesedi Cultural Village Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $125
- Lesedi Cultural Village with lunch or dinner cultural food: $133
- Pan African Cooking Class & Dinning Experience: $138
- 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$8.17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Local Family: $6.83
- Agadir/Taghazout : Sunset Sandboarding with Dinner & Quad Bike: $8.25
- Guided Quad Biking, Sandboarding & Sunset BBQ Dinner: $8.25
- Agadir Desert: Dinner Show with Quad Bike and Sunset Camel Ride: $9.43
- Desert Tour: Camel, Quad Bike, Sandboarding & BBQ Dinner: $9.43
- Agadir/Taghazout : Sunset Sandboarding, Canyon & Moroccan Dinner: $15
- Agadir Camel Ride with BBQ and Couscous Dinner: $17
- Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $21
- Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $21
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $22
- Camel Ride Experience With Dinner Option: $23
- Agadir/Taghazout: Sunset Sandboarding Quad Bike & Moroccan Dinner: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Johannesburg $24Agadir $3.50
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
- Mandela House Entry Ticket: $6.08
- Mapatiza Gemstone Mine Tour Discover Gemstone Transformation: $6.23
- Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option: $19
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour: $22
- Architectural Walking Tour: $25
- Braamfontein Street Art & Culture Tour: $28
- Soweto: Hector Pieterson Memorial, to Orlando Towers Tour: $32
- Soweto: Bike Tour with a Local Tour Guide: $32
- Johannesburg Street Art & Museum Walking or E-scooter Tour: $34
- Soweto Township Tour: $35
- Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour: $35
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$2.45
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- Paradise Valley tour Agadir with guide & argan oil breakfast: $5.66
- Argan Oil Factory Tour: $5.69
- Taghazout to Paradise Valley tour with Breakfast & Licensed Guide: $5.90
- Agadir City Tour with Sunset at Agadir Oufella kasbah and souk: $5.90
- Best Taghazout Paradise Valley Tour with Breakfast & Local Guide: $5.90
- Enjoy Paradise valley trip with tour guide & Berber Breakfast: $5.90
- Agadir Paradise Valley tour & Atlas Mountains with breakfast: $7.08
- agadir Paradise Valley & Atlas Mountains Tour incl. Berber Breakfast: $7.08
- Visit Paradise Valley Agadir Tour and Atlas Mountains Excursion: $7.08
- Goats in Trees & Agadir Medina Coco Polizzi ticket and Souk Visit: $7.08
- Paradise Valley Tour from Agadir & Taghazout – Guided Excursion: $8.25
- Agadir Sunset Tour Kasbah and Souk El Had & Optional Cable Car: $8.25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJohannesburg $5.38Agadir -
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: $9.44
- Wine Tasting: $12
- Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour: $162
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.