Which place is cheaper, Livorno or Merzouga?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Merzouga or Livorno?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Livorno, 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: Merzouga or Livorno?
Merzouga
Let's say you want to truly get away. I don't mean putting your ear buds in on some beach with a stronger on the next chair over. I mean really get away, and find yourself deserted. Merzouga, Morocco lets you do just that. This land of sand dune after sand dune is ideal for anyone yearning to ride a camel to the ends of civilization. And you'll find plenty of options to get here with a tour, or even on your own.
Livorno
Livorno is a relatively large port city on the Tyrrhenian Sea on the western coast of Italy. It has a population of just over 160,000 and is well connected by ferry. Because of the many ferry connections, Livorno makes a convenient starting point for a tour of Tuscany. Pisa is accessible within half an hour and both Lucca and Florence can be reached in a little over an hour. Several of the hotels in town organize comprehensive and efficient tours of the area that might include Chianti, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Siena and Volterra all in one day. If you're arriving on a cruise ship and hoping to make it back before departure time, then these tours are not recommended.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerzouga $17Livorno $145
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $17, while the average daily cost in Livorno is $145. 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 Merzouga and Livorno in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $10Livorno $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $20Livorno $160
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Livorno
Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Livorno? 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: Merzouga Hotel Prices and Livorno Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merzouga -Livorno $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- 1 way transfer: $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Livorno
Also for Livorno, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Bus Transfer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa: $20
- From Livorno Cruise Port: Bus Transfer to Pisa and Lucca: $34
- From Florence and Pisa Roundtrip Transfer: $48
- Livorno Cruise Port to Pisa city hotels -Arrival Private Transfer: $100
- Livorno Port to Pisa Airport (PSA) - Arrival Private Transfer: $100
- Private Transfer from Livorno Cruise Port to Florence City Hotels: $110
- Private Transfer - Livorno Cruise Port to Florence Airport (FLR): $110
- Livorno Private Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to Central Florence: $173
- Private Transfer from Livorno Port to Florence Hotels: $197
Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Livorno?
Prices for flights to both Livorno and Merzouga 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 dayMerzouga $5.92Livorno $45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- One Night in Private Camp in the Sahara Desert in Merzouga with Dinner: $65
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $65
- Day Trip By Camels In Erg Chebbi Dunes, Lunch With Berber Pizza: $76
- Merzouga Orange Dunes ATV Sandsurf Camels with 5 Stars Dinner: $85
- Camel trek with 1 Night in Luxury camp with Dinner+ Sundbording: $87
- 5 Hour Sunset Tour with Camel Ride and Dinner In Desert: $87
- Visit The Nomads, Gnawa Music, Rally In Dunes, Berber Pizza : $104
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Overnight in Luxury Camp With camel Trek & Dinner: $107
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip(Luxury Tent & Dinner): $124
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip w/Luxury Tent & Dinner: $127
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Livorno
For Livorno, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Home Cooking Class and Meal with a Local: $155
- Cesarine: Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Livorno: $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Livorno $28
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Berber Experience Private Sahara Desert Day Trip: $80
- Private Adventure to Merzouga Risani from Erfoud : $142
- Private Desert Tour and Visit to Nomadic Families: $98
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy Experience: $140
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Quad Biking Tour & Sandboarding: $64
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $60
- 1/2 day 4x4 tour of Erg Chebbi: $82
- 2 Hours Merzouga Desert Quad Bike Adventure: $113
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $112
- 2-Day Desert Tour with Return to Marrakech: $182
- 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert Of Merzouga: $86
- 3 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga with Luxury Camp: $218
Tours and Activities in Livorno
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Livorno.
- Aquarium Entrance Ticket: $16
- 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket Experience: $20
- Shore Excursion to Pisa and Livorno Bus Tour: $35
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour with Tasting of Bolgheri DOCs: $38
- Night Bike Tour in Bolgheri with Tasting: $65
- Half Day Pisa and Jewel of the Cinque Terre Tour From Livorno: $68
- Livorno Food and Market Tour: $87
- Epicurean Experience Private Diner with a Local and Local Food: $150
- Cinque Terre small group tour max 15 people from Livorno port: $168
- Full-Day Private Tour of Cinque Terre with Personal Photographer from Pisa: $196
- Private Walking Tour in Livorno with Personal Photographer from Pisa: $218
- 2-Hour Private Tour with Photo Shoot in 500 to Bolgheri: $272
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMerzouga -Livorno $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Livorno
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Livorno:
- Wine Tour Experience at Agricola Tamburini: $49
- PRIVATE EXCURSION: Pisa and Lucca with Lunch and wine tastings : $272
- From Siena and Chianti Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $477
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Livorno, we can see that Livorno is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Merzouga is in Africa and Livorno is in Europe, 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 Merzouga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Merzouga 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 Livorno would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Livorno than you might in Merzouga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Merzouga Expensive? and Is Livorno Expensive?.
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.