Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Nairobi?
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 Nairobi or Tangier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nairobi and Tangier 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: Nairobi or Tangier?
Nairobi
Nairobi is Kenya's capital as well as the country's largest city. With a population of about 3 million, it is also one of the largest cities in Africa. It is a prominent city both politically and financially within the region. There are many international companies that are located in Nairobi and the Nairobi Securities and Exchange is one of the largest in Africa.
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 Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, 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 dayNairobi $68Tangier $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $68, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $80. 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 Nairobi and Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Tangier $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Tangier $48
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi 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: Nairobi Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Tangier $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nairobi
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Nairobi:
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Taxi from Airport$9.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi
Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Jomo Kenyatta international airport Nairobi transfer: $550
- Private Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Arusha: $287
- Transport from Nairobi transfer Masai Mara gates Sekekani Talek: $250
- Road Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli: $200
- Airport transfers: $180
- Private Transfer in Nairobi: $180
- Nairobi jkia luxury airport transfers,pick ups and drop offs: $170
- Quad Bike Wildlife Safari with Transfers & meal: $165
- Nairobi National Park Tour with Game Drive and Transfer: $165
- Private Transfer from Nairobi Airport or city To Maasai Mara By Road: $135
- Return Airport Transfers in Nairobi: $120
- Stopover, Layover & Transit Tour with Transfers.: $110
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vip Private Transfer to Chefchaouen from Tangier or Vice Versa: $93
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport/Port to Tangier Vice Versa: $39
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport / Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $52
- VIP transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen: $219
- VIP Private Transfer from Tanger Airport / Port to Hotel Vice Versa: $41
- Transfers from Tangier to chefchaouen "blue city": $139
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $29
- Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $260
- Transfers From Tangier To Chefchaouen-Asilah-Fes-Casablanca .: $139
- Transfer from Tangier to Tetouan (Vice Versa) - M Class E: $89
- Transfer from Tangier to Rabat (Vice Versa) - M Class E: $423
- Transfer from Tangier to Casablanca (Vice Versa) - M Class E: $430
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier and Nairobi 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 dayNairobi $13Tangier $37
Typical Food Prices in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner for Two$5.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Nairobi, Kenya : Universal Cooking Classes: $34
- Carnivore Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $35
- Carnivore experience Lunch Or Dinner (Optional Bomas of kenya ): $40
- Carnivore Restaurant: Lunch or Dinner Experience in Nairobi.: $48
- Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour : $50
- Kibera Slum Bomas of Kenya and Dinner at Carnivore Nairobi: $55
- Private Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class with Lunch in Nairobi: $60
- Nairobi Private Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class with Lunch: $65
- Cooking Lesson of Local Food $ Lunch: $68
- Carnivore Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
- Carnivore Dinner Experience: $80
- Barbecue Lunch/ Dinner At The Carnivore Restaurant - Nairobi: $85
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Full Thousand and One Nights Experience Tour with dinner: $5.68
- Caves, sunset, camel ride on the beach and barbecue dinner: $61
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $64
- Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
- Tangier food tour : $75
- cooking class with local family from Tangier: $76
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $76
- Tangier Private Food Tour with Local Guide: $76
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $76
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $81
- Dinner with a Berber family in tangier: $85
- Tangier food tour with Rababe: $87
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Tangier $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nairobi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Nairobi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Village Visit$15
Tours and Activities in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1Day Tour Nairobi Park ,Giraffe Center,karen Blixxen Guided tour: $45
- 5 hours Nairobi national park Private tour: $80
- Amboseli Day trip friends only tour: $200
- Animal Orphanage Half Day Tour in Nairobi: $150
- Coffee Farm tour from Nairobi: $90
- Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour: $95
- Half day tour to Elephant orphanage & Giraffe Centre Nairobi: $95
- Nairobi City Highlight Guided Tour : $95
- Nairobi Guided City Tour: $70
- Nairobi National Park Group Joining Daily Tour: $138
- Nairobi National Park Safari Experience Shared Tour: $195
- Private Tour Nairobi national park & Giraffe Centre: $120
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $93
- All Inclusive With cruise ship -up Luxury City Tour: $99
- Full Day Private Chefchaouen Guided Tour: $139
- Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour Include Lunch: $122
- Luxury Tangier private Day Tour from Tarifa Spain All inclusive : $290
- Private Guided Food Experience Tour in Medina of Tangier: $81
- Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $81
- Tangier Private Tour with Ferry & Lunch from Tarifa : $257
- The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
- "Full-Day Chefchaouen Tour: Free Guide,: $40
- "Rabat to High-Speed Train Guided Day Tour": $156
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $266
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Tangier $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Nairobi
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nairobi:
- Nairobi bar crawl:Drink and Mingle: $17
- Nairobi Ultimate Bar Crawl: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Tangier, we can see that Tangier is more expensive. And not only is Nairobi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nairobi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nairobi 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 Tangier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tangier than you might in Nairobi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nairobi Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Tangier?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi 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.