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 $120Asilah $84
The average daily cost (per person) in Johannesburg is $120, 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 $61Asilah $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJohannesburg $122Asilah $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 $18Asilah $16
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$3.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:
- Pilanesberg Transfer from Johannesburg and Pretoria: $248
- Johannesburg to Kruger Private Transfer: $236
- Suncity Transfer: $218
- From Sun City Resort Transfer with Commentary: $213
- Kwa Maritane Transfer and Game Drive Package: $196
- Private Transfer from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Pretoria hotels: $172
- Johannesburg to Sandton: Airport Transfers (1-8 pax: Van): $161
- Private Transfers from Airport to Hotel/Game Lodge: $159
- Shuttle and Transfers to Johannesburg and Pretoria: $155
- Pilanesberg Shared Transfer and 3 Hour Safari: $146
- Airport Transfer with City & Soweto Tour: $124
- Pilanesberg Transfers: $121
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 $32Asilah $42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
- Street Food Tour: $74
- Joburg street food tour in it's oldest suburb!: $78
- Pan-African Cooking class & Market visit: $95
- Johannesburg Culture and Food Tour: $105
- Johannesburg Culture and food tour: $112
- Pan African Cooking Class & Dinning Experience: $137
- Lesedi Cultural Village with lunch or dinner cultural food: $141
- Lesedi Cultural Village Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $149
- Soweto Township Tour With African food tour: $154
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$5.04
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Tagine Dinner for 2$7.57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Johannesburg $23Asilah $22
Tours and Activities in Johannesburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:
- 1-Day Authentic Johannesburg Experience: $279
- 2-Day Kruger National Park Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $1,138
- 3 Days Kruger National Park Safari and Panorama Route Tour: $1,599
- 3-Day Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cradle & Lesedi Tour: $799
- 3-Day Kruger Park and Manyeleti Safari Tour: $625
- 6 Days Johannesburg and Kruger National Park Tour: $1,845
- Alexandra Township Tour: Walking or Walk & Drive Experience: $58
- Amapiano & Afrobeats Nightlife Experience in Johannesburg: $115
- Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria: $186
- Apartheid Museum Tour: $80
- Apartheid Museum Tour from Johannesburg: $98
- Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela foundation Tour: $114
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJohannesburg $5.26Asilah $7.06
Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:
- Wine Tasting: $12
- Aerial cableway Hartebeespoort & Wine Tasting Halfday tour: $168
- Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour: $184
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.