Which place is cheaper, Fez 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 Fez?
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 Fez 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 Fez?
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.
Fez
Fez is the historical capital of Morocco and has one of the country's most impressive and elaborate medinas. It's authentic and traditional atmosphere attracts travelers from all over the world. It's fun to wander the city's elaborate alleyways, sample the food, and soak up the sights and smells. In Fez's medina you'll find donkeys, carts, spices, and pottery. You'll find traditional foods, locals bartering for goods, and religious buildings that date back hundreds of years. The medina is also the world's largest car free urban zone.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa, The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJohannesburg $122Fez $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Johannesburg is $122, while the average daily cost in Fez is $93. 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 Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJohannesburg $62Fez $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJohannesburg $124Fez $70
Compare Hotels in Johannesburg and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Johannesburg or Fez? 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 Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Johannesburg $18Fez $17
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:
- Van for 1-7 Passengers Johannesburg - Airport Transfer: $60
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Johannesburg HTL-APT (JNB): $51
- Suncity Transfer: $220
- Shuttle and Transfers to Johannesburg and Pretoria: $78
- Private executive transfer to sun city or airport/hotels: $135
- Private Van Airport Transfers : Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria: $48
- Private Transfer: Tambo Airport JNB to Johannesburg by Luxury Van: $81
- Private Transfer: Tambo Airport JNB to Johannesburg by Luxury Car: $117
- Private Transfer: Johannesburg to Tambo Airport JNB in Sedan Car: $75
- Private Transfer: Johannesburg to Tambo Airport JNB in Luxury Van: $81
- Private Transfer in Johannesburg OR Tambo and Lanseria: $19
- Private Transfer from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Pretoria hotels: $177
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:
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Taxi Ride$2.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfers in Fez from the Airport to your Hotel and Vice versa: $8.25
- Fes Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel or Vice Versa: $11
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez: $12
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $12
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $12
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $12
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival & Departure: $12
- Fez Airport Private Transfer Arrival - OR - Departure: $13
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Fez Airport Private Transfer: $13
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Taxi Fez Airport Transfers(Arrival &Departure) To Hotel Or Riad: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Johannesburg or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez 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 $33Fez $45
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 Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.65
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Dinner for 2$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fez Rooftop Sunset Tea & Dinner at Palais Traditionnel: $12
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family: $29
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $37
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Lunch in a Traditional Riad: $39
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $45
- Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez: $45
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- fez Cooking Class Moroccan cuisine with Market Visit: $47
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $47
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $53
- Best cooking class in Fès with real Familly: $53
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Johannesburg $24Fez $9.85
Tours and Activities in Johannesburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:
- 2 Day Kruger Glamping Budget Adventure: $487
- 2-Day Kruger National Park Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $1,010
- 4 Day Private Tour in Zula Joburg to Kruger Panorama: $60
- 5 Days 4 Nights Safari Tour In Madikwe And Pilanersbeg: $2,402
- 6 Days Johannesburg and Kruger National Park Tour: $1,737
- Aerial cableway Hartebeespoort Halfday tour: $161
- African Food Tasting Tour: $76
- Amapiano & Afrobeats Nightlife Experience in Johannesburg: $116
- Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria: $211
- Apartheid Museum & Soweto Tour: $133
- Apartheid Museum & Soweto Tour with Hotel Pickup: $85
- Apartheid Museum Tour: $58
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Granary Fee$2.18
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fez Medina Traditional Craft Shopping Tour with Expert Guide: $5.90
- Pottery and Ceramics Guided Tour: $7.08
- Pottery, Zellige Tour at our Cooperative: $7.08
- Mosaic and Pottery Tour in Fes: $7.08
- Pottery & Zellige mosaic Tour: $7.28
- Geometric mosaic & pottery tour in fes: $9.43
- Fez Old Medina Walking Tour with Local Guide: $13
- Private Fes Medina Tour with Local Guide – Culture & Hidden Gems: $14
- Half-Day Guided Tour in Fes: $14
- The Most FEScinating English Tour with a group: $14
- Shared Half Day Guided Fes Tour with Local Guide: $14
- Fez Highlights Half-Day Tour: Unveiling the Best of the Medina: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJohannesburg $5.38Fez $13
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Fez
Also in Fez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez to Meknes: $176
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Johannesburg and Fez, we can see that Johannesburg is more expensive. And not only is Fez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Fez would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fez 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 Fez.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Johannesburg Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Johannesburg or Fez?
Johannesburg has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Johannesburg and Fez, 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.