Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Moshi?
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 Moshi or Tangier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Tangier, 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: Moshi or Tangier?
Moshi
Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. It’s known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Trails run up the mountain's cloud-ringed, snow-capped dome, through alpine forests and meadows home to elephants and leopards. The noticeably clean capital of the densely populated Kilimanjaro region sits at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro and makes a good introduction to the splendors of the north. It's a low-key place with an appealing blend of African and Asian influences and a self-sufficient, prosperous feel, due in large part to its being the center of one of Tanzania's major coffee-growing regions. Virtually all visitors are here to climb Mt Kilimanjaro or to recover after having done so. Yet there’s much more to do, including cultural tours and hikes on the mountain’s lower slopes.
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $84Tangier $83
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $84, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $83. 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 Moshi and Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $36Tangier $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $72Tangier $50
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Moshi or Tangier? 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: Moshi Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $17Tangier $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi
Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $107
- Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Private Transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro: $78
- Moshi/Arusha: Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport: $70
- Tanzania Private Airport Transfer: $67
- Reliable Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Your Hotel: $55
- Airport Transfer between Moshi and Kilimanjaro International Airport: $54
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer: $50
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi: $49
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Airport transfer: $45
- Private Airport transfers from any hotel in Zanzibar (Departures): $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer: Tangier airport to your hotel in the city: $36
- Vip Private Transfer to Chefchaouen from Tangier or Vice Versa: $85
- VIP Private Transfer from Tanger Airport / Port to Hotel Vice Versa: $41
- VIP Private Direct Transfer From Tangier To Fes: $160
- Transfers from Tangier to chefchaouen "blue city": $71
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $30
- Transfers From Tangier To Tetouan: $51
- Transfers From Tangier To Chefchaouen-Asilah-Fes-Casablanca .: $142
- Transfers From Tangier Airport to Asilah: $55
- Transfer from Tangier airport / port to Tetouan: $95
- Transfer from Ibn Battuta airport to Tangier center: $46
- Transfer Private From Tangier To Rabat: $165
Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier and Moshi 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 dayMoshi $34Tangier $38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kili View Tanzanian Cooking Class: $26
- Cooking class and Coffee tour in Moshi Kilimanjaro: $40
- Authentic Chagga Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table Experience in Moshi: $50
- Market-to-Table Cooking Class with Local Chagga Host: $79
- Private Market Tour and Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi: $86
- Spice Picking with Zanzibar Cooking Class: $193
- 3 Days Chaga Culture: Cooking, NGO Projects, Banana Beer, Hiking: $209
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Souk Secrets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Tangier Tastes Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $65
- Tangier Food Tour: Markets, Street Food & Seafood Lunch: $68
- Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
- Cooking and eating with a local family: $77
- Tangier food tour: $77
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $78
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $83
- The Food tour of Tangier: $83
- Tangier Food Tour: $84
- Tangier Food Tour with Souq Visit and Moroccan Cooking Workshop: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $19Tangier $22
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- #1 Best Tanzania Safari Tarangire Day tour Adventure: $200
- 1 Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Marangu Route Adventure: $235
- 1 Day Tour to Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour: $128
- 1 Full Day to Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Chemka Hotspring: $95
- 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
- 1_Day Bike Tour to Chemka Hotspring: $80
- Authentic Moshi experience coffee, markets & local life(7hr tour): $100
- Best 1# day Kilimanjaro trek Machame with Kilinge Adventure: $100
- Best Kilimanjaro hiking day trip tour with Kilinge Adventures: $80
- Bodaboda Experience to Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Tour: $52
- Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Moshi: $59
- Day Tour at Maasai Village In Tanzania: $156
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- 2 Days Tour of Tangier & Chefchaouen JC Private Tours: $195
- 3 Day Tangier to Marrakech Desert Tour via Chefchaouen: $270
- 3 Hours Small Group Guided Tour of Tangier: $34
- 3 Hours Tangier Walking Tour: $45
- 3-Hour Driving Tour in Tangier: $71
- 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $39
- 3-Hour Private Tour in Tangier With Lunch: $142
- 3H -4H Private Walking Tour in Tangier Medina & Colorful Souks: $118
- 3h Private Walking Tour in Tangier Kasbah Medina & Colorful Souks: $59
- 3h Private Walking Tour of Kasbah, Medina & Souks: $63
- 4 Hour Deluxe Private Guided Tour of Tangier: $78
- 4 Hour Deluxe Private Guided Tour of Tangier: $78
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.37Tangier $12
When comparing the travel costs between Moshi and Tangier, we can see that Moshi is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moshi Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moshi or Tangier?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Moshi. When comparing the sizes of Moshi and Tangier, 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.