Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Paphos?
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 Paphos or Tangier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos 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: Paphos or Tangier?
Paphos
Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Paphos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPaphos €125Tangier €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Tangier is €71. 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 Paphos and Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Tangier €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Tangier €44
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Paphos 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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Tangier €22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- CO2-Offset Private Transfer Paphos Airport PFO to Nicosia City: $203
- Private Paphos Airport Transfer via Vintage Mercedes: $175
- Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $92
- Choirokitia & Famagusta Guided Tour with Transfers: $80
- From Nicosia Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Transfer: $70
- Private Transfer from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Limassol Port: $57
- Private Transfer from Paphos city hotels to Limassol Cruise Port: $57
- Blue Lagoon: 3 Hours Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Paphos: $46
- Paphos to Paphos Int Airport (PFO) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Slide, Music & Hotel Transfer: $34
- Blue Lagoon cruise: giant slide & Paphos hotel transfers: $34
- Blue Lagoon Boat Cruise with Bus Transfer: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- "Fez to Marrakech: Enjoy a Private Transfer for a Smooth Journey": $214
- Airport Transfer to Tanger City: $29
- Casablanca: Beach Horseback Riding with Hotel Transfers: $46
- Direct Transfers from Chefchaouen to Tangier: $57
- Ferry Transfers Between Tarifa and Tanger Ville: $67
- First-Class Private Transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen: $221
- From Chefchaouen: One-Way transfer service to Tangier: $46
- From Tangier : Private Transfer to Fez via chefchaouen (bleu City: $291
- From Transfer to Chefchaouen or Vice Versa: $34
- Luxury Private Transfer from Tangier Airport to Your Hotel - Riad: $16
- Luxury transfer from Tangier to Tamuda bay or vice versa: $209
- Moha Private Customised Transfer's: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier and Paphos 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 dayPaphos €65Tangier €33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $62
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $73
- Cyprus: Cooking Class-Mousaka, Tzatziki & Greek Salad: $88
- Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $221
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt€1.59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tangier Tastes Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Souk Secrets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $64
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $73
- Tangier Walking Tour & Moroccan Family Cooking Class: $74
- Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
- Cooking and eating with a local family: $76
- Tangier food tour: $76
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $77
- The Food tour of Tangier: $82
- Tangier Food Tour: $83
- Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paphos €12Tangier €19
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 100% Authentic Cypriot Experience Workshops, Wine and Cultural: $155
- 100% Cyprus - Tour to Troodos mountains and villages (From Paphos): $64
- 2 Hours Private Wellness Experience: $133
- Akamas Jeep Safari Tour from Paphos: $80
- Blue Lagoon (Akamas) Bus & Boat Tour with Water Slide From Paphos: $41
- Blue Lagoon Akamas Bus and Boat Tour with Water Slide from Paphos: $53
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour: $29
- Blue Lagoon Cruise, Aphrodite's Grotto & Sea Caves from Paphos: $46
- Cruise and 4X4 Safari Tour at Akamas Peninsula from Paphos: $107
- Cruise from Paphos Harbour to Blue Lagoon: All Inclusive: $93
- Cyprus Heritage Experience: $53
- Cyprus’s History and Charm: Full-DayPrivate Tour from Paphos: $996
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- Alchemist Quest Experience in Tarifa: $6.27
- The Tangier International Zone GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $10
- Private Tangier Walking Tour: Medina, Kasbah & Hidden Gems: $18
- Hiking Tour from Asilah to Paradise Beach: $18
- Authentic Tangier on Foot: Unforgettable Walking Tour: $20
- Touristic guide: $30
- Tangier Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $30
- Tangier Half-Day Guided City Tour: $30
- Hercules Caves, Cap Spartel & Camel Ride Experience: $32
- Cape Spartel & Hercules Caves 5-Hour Tour with Camel Ride: $33
- 3 Hours Small Group Guided Tour of Tangier: $34
- From Tangier : Private Day Tour to Tetouan ( The White Dove ): $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPaphos €9.98Tangier €9.89
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- Afternoon Tour to Agios Neophytos Monastery with Wine Tasting: $50
- Scenic Troodos Mountains Tour with Wine Tasting from Paphos: $64
- Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $70
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $76
- Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $88
- Local Wineries Tour with Wine Tastings: $111
- Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $138
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings and Winery Visits: $762
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Tangier, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos is in Europe and Tangier 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 Tangier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tangier 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 Paphos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paphos than you might in Tangier.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paphos Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paphos or Tangier?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Paphos. When comparing the sizes of Paphos 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.
When is the best time to visit Paphos or Tangier?
Paphos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Tangier experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Paphos or Tangier in the Summer?
Both Tangier and Paphos during the summer are popular places to visit. The beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Paphos this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.
Paphos is a little warmer than Tangier in the summer. The daily temperature in Paphos averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Tangier fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Paphos. In the summer, Paphos often gets more sunshine than Tangier. Paphos gets 388 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 346 hours of full sun.
Paphos usually gets less rain in July than Tangier. Paphos gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPaphos 27°C (80°F)Tangier 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Tangier in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Paphos and Tangier. Many travelers come to Paphos for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Paphos is around the same temperature as Tangier. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Paphos in October average around 21°C (70°F), and Tangier averages at about 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tangier this time of the year. In Paphos, it's very sunny this time of the year. Paphos usually receives more sunshine than Tangier during autumn. Paphos gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Paphos usually receives less rain than Tangier. Paphos gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPaphos 21°C (70°F)Tangier 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Tangier in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Paphos as well as Tangier. Many visitors come to Paphos in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
In January, Paphos is generally around the same temperature as Tangier. Daily temperatures in Paphos average around 12°C (53°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the winter, Paphos often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tangier. Paphos gets 180 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 169 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Tangier. Paphos usually gets less rain in January than Tangier. Paphos gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPaphos 12°C (53°F)Tangier 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Tangier in the Spring?
Both Tangier and Paphos are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Paphos for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Paphos is around the same temperature as Tangier in the spring. The daily temperature in Paphos averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Tangier fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Tangier. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Paphos. Paphos usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tangier during spring. Paphos gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Paphos usually receives less rain than Tangier. Paphos gets 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPaphos 17°C (62°F)Tangier 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Tangier and Paphos
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (62°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
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