Which place is cheaper, Asilah 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 Asilah?
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 Asilah 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 Asilah?
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.
Asilah
Spend your summers like the rich and famous with a trip to Asilah, Morocco. With pristine, white buildings and wrought-iron windows, this gorgeous city still holds the traditions from a time when it was under Spanish rule. The town remains rather quiet for most of the year, with a population surge in the summer months. Beaches are packed and there are tourists as far as the eye can see. If you're not a fan of crowds, consider visiting in the spring or fall when the weather is nice, but the tourists are gone.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa, The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, and The Best Budget Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJohannesburg $110Asilah $84
The average daily cost (per person) in Johannesburg is $110, while the average daily cost in Asilah is $84. 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 Asilah in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJohannesburg $56Asilah $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJohannesburg $112Asilah $58
Compare Hotels in Johannesburg and Asilah
Looking for a hotel in Johannesburg or Asilah? 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 Asilah Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Johannesburg $17Asilah $15
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$3.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:
- OR Tambo Airport Transfer to Ivory Tree Game Lodge: $442
- OR Tambo Airport Transfer To Mabula Game Lodge: $425
- Airport To Suncity Transfer And Return: $416
- Group safari and Game reserve transfers: $416
- OR Tambo Airport Transfer To Sun City Resort: $301
- OR Tambo Airport transfer to Ukutula Lion Park: $290
- Johannesburg Airport (JNB): Transfer to Pretoria hotels: $274
- Private Transfer to Pilanesberg: $249
- Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to Johannesburg Round-Trip Transfer: $226
- Private Land Rover transfer to Sun City from Johannesburg and PTA: $202
- Transfers Between OR Tambo and Pilanesburg : $202
- Suncity Transfer: $199
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asilah
Also for Asilah, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tangier: Private Transfer to Asilah: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Johannesburg or Asilah?
Prices for flights to both Asilah 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 $30Asilah $42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
- Maboneng Street Art and Street Food Tour: $50
- Pan-African Cooking & Dinning Experience: $80
- Zulu Food Cooking & Dining Experience with a local Chef: $82
- A Private Traditional Cape Malay Cooking Class, with a MKR Finalist: $95
- JOBURG DINNERS : MABONENG CITY DINNER: $100
- Lesedi Cultural Village with lunch or dinner cultural food: $128
Typical Food Prices in Asilah
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Asilah:
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Cookies$0.50
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Breakfast for Two$5.01
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Tagine Dinner for 2$7.51
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Johannesburg $22Asilah $22
Tours and Activities in Johannesburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:
- Golf Tour, Sun City , Gary Player Course - Rated the Best: $233
- Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline: $125
- Rhino and Lion Park Safari Tour : $142
- Soweto Private half day tour: $77
- (Meet the Artist)Art Gallery & Street Art tour with lunch: $54
- 10 Days Overland Tour-Johannesburg and Cape Town: $2,772
- 15 Days Johannesburg, Kruger National Park – Cape Town Tour: $4,158
- 2 Days Kruger Fly-in Big 5 Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $1,030
- 2-Day Kruger National Park Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $1,026
- 2-Day Kruger Overland Big 5 Safari Tour: $871
- 3 Day Kruger National Park Private Tour from Johannesburg: $881
- 3 Day Kruger Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $966
Tours and Activities in Asilah
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Asilah.
- Assilah tour on the atlantic coast: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJohannesburg $4.85Asilah $7.01
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: $8.54
- Wine Tasting: $11
- Hop on Hop Off Johannesburg Pub Crawl: $13
- Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour: $128
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Johannesburg and Asilah, we can see that Johannesburg is more expensive. And not only is Asilah much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Asilah would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Asilah 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 Asilah.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Johannesburg Expensive? and Is Asilah Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Johannesburg or Asilah?
Johannesburg has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Asilah. When comparing the sizes of Johannesburg and Asilah, 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.