Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Kolkata (Calcutta)?
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 Kolkata (Calcutta) or Chefchaouen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kolkata (Calcutta) or Chefchaouen, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Kolkata (Calcutta) or Chefchaouen?
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Formerly known as Calcutta, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, India. Featuring colonial architecture, galleries, temples, and festivals, the city has flourished from its roots as an East India Company trading post in the 18th Century to a thriving metropolis. Today Kolkata is a diverse center of culture and bustling activity.
Chefchaouen
To feel like you've really stepped back in time to the glory days of Morocco, you're going to want to spend time in Chefchaouen. This town's beautiful medina is filled with white washed buildings with blue highlights. The wandering alleyways provide a fairy tale setting where you can relax for a few days. This mountainous region is a humble example of the classic picture of this area. Set against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the white and powder blue accented buildings and call to calls to prayer throughout the day let every visitor know they've arrived in a relaxing spot of peace and serenity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, The Best Bicycle Tours in India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Kolkata (Calcutta) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKolkata (Calcutta) $42Chefchaouen $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Kolkata (Calcutta) is $42, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen 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 Kolkata (Calcutta) and Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKolkata (Calcutta) $15Chefchaouen $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKolkata (Calcutta) $30Chefchaouen $52
Compare Hotels in Kolkata (Calcutta) and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Kolkata (Calcutta) or Chefchaouen? 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: Kolkata (Calcutta) Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kolkata (Calcutta) $4.53Chefchaouen $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kolkata (Calcutta):
- Path of Knowledge: A Heritage Walking Tour of Kolkata with Private Transfer: $153
- Build Your Own: custom private tour of Kolkata with transfers: $74
- Private Transfer from Kolkata to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (CCU) Airport: $63
- Departure transfer from Hotel to Airport in Kolkata: $44
- Kolkata - Arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $43
- Kolkata Airport to Kolkata Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $33
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kolkata Airport: $23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
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Taxi Ride$1.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $23
- From Shared Transfer to Fes or Tangier: $23
- Chefchaouen Shared Transfer to Tetouan: $23
- One-way transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $28
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $29
- Chefchaouen to Tangier: One-Way Transfer: $34
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $81
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Asliha: $82
- Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Tangier: $87
- Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door To Door): $94
- Chefchaouen to Fes Transfer(Private): $110
- Private Transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (one way): $110
Is it cheaper to fly into Kolkata (Calcutta) or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 dayKolkata (Calcutta) $22Chefchaouen $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kolkata (Calcutta).
- Hooghly River Dinner Cruise: $39
- Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $39
- Alleyway Food Tour: $40
- Food Tour Delights of Kolkata with Aditya: $111
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:
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Lunch for Two$9.76
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Dinner for Two$11
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Cupcake$0.33
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Nutella and Yogurt$2.17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen
For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Moroccan Dishes with a Local Family Cooking Classes: $23
- Authentic Chefchaouen Cooking Class and Market Tour and Flavors: $45
- Moroccan Cooking Class in Chefchaouen & Food Market by Chef Moha: $47
- Cooking class of the medditeranean diet: $49
- Cooking Class with Market Tour & Meal: $57
- Cooking Class with Market Tour and Meal in Chefchaouen: $59
- Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $59
- Cooking with a Local Family in Chefchaouen with Mountain View: $59
- Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $63
- Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $72
- Traditional Cooking Class with Local Family | Village around Chefchaouen: $76
- Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $85
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kolkata (Calcutta) $13Chefchaouen $18
Tours and Activities in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kolkata (Calcutta) are as follows:
- Audio Guided Tour of Pathuriaghata – Finding the Tagores, Kolkata: $6.12
- Calcutta Contrast Tour: $43
- Capturing the City of Joy; Full Day Kolkata Street Photography Tour: $85
- Chasing The Sun Experience Kolkata's Culture: $35
- Cultural Confluence of Kolkata - Culture Kaleidoscope Tour: $39
- Explore Kolkata - Private Day Tour: $89
- Flower Market Colors and Ganges Ghat Experience: $30
- Full Day Kolkata City Tour: $110
- Full Day Pilgrimage Tour of Ganga Sagar from Kolkata: $100
- Gangasagar Pilgrimage Day Tour from Kolkata: $138
- Guided Kolkata Sightseeing Trip by Car, Walk & Sunset Cruise Excursion Trip: $98
- Hello Calcutta Walk Tour: $25
Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
- Guided Chefchaouen Walking Tour and Sunset Hike: $20
- Walking Night Tour at Blue City with Local Guide: $20
- Chefchaouen Tour with Aman: $20
- 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $22
- Tour of Discover the Blue Pearl of Morocco: $23
- Tour of Discover the Blue Pearl of Morocco: $24
- Hidden Gems Guided Tour with Mint Tea: $26
- The Real Customized Walking Tour in the Blue city: $28
- Chefchaouen tour guide: $28
- Blue Pearl Discovery: Guided Walking Tour of Chefchaouen: $30
- 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $35
- chefchaouen tours: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKolkata (Calcutta) $7.33Chefchaouen $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kolkata (Calcutta) and Chefchaouen, we can see that Chefchaouen is more expensive. And not only is Kolkata (Calcutta) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kolkata (Calcutta) is in Asia and Chefchaouen is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Kolkata (Calcutta) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 Chefchaouen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chefchaouen than you might in Kolkata (Calcutta).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kolkata (Calcutta) Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kolkata (Calcutta) or Chefchaouen?
Kolkata (Calcutta) has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Kolkata (Calcutta) and Chefchaouen, 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.