Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Pretoria?
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 Pretoria or Tangier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Pretoria or Tangier? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Pretoria or Tangier?
Pretoria
Located in Gauteng Province, Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa, making it home to many government buildings and three universities. It is actually one of three capital cities, being home to the executive branch, with Cape Town as the legislative capital and Bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Within South Africa, Pretoria is also known as the "Jacaranda City" due to the thousands of jacaranda trees lining its streets, parks, and gardens.
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 Eco Tours in South Africa, The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Pretoria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPretoria $70Tangier $82
The average daily cost (per person) in Pretoria is $70, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $82. 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 Pretoria and Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPretoria $29Tangier $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPretoria $58Tangier $50
Compare Hotels in Pretoria and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Pretoria 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: Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pretoria $14Tangier $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sun City Private Transfer: $246
- Dinokeng Safari with Transfer: $154
- Full-Day Pretoria City Tour with Guide and Transfers: $120
- Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Transfer: $111
- Private Airport Transfers in Johannesburg: $63
- Airport Transfers and Private Tours: $45
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $43
- Private Oneway Transfer from Johannesburg Airport to Johannesburg: $35
- Private Airport Transfers to Sandton & Joburg CBD: $26
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: $95
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport / Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $53
- VIP Private Transfer from Tanger Airport / Port to Hotel Vice Versa: $42
- VIP Private Direct Transfer From Tangier To Fes: $160
- Transfers from Tangier to chefchaouen "blue city": $71
- Transfers From Tangier To Tetouan: $51
- Transfers From Tangier To Chefchaouen-Asilah-Fes-Casablanca .: $142
- Transfers From Tangier Airport to Asilah: $55
- Transfer from Ibn Battuta airport to Tangier center: $40
- Transfer Private From Tangier To Rabat: $166
- Transfer Private From Tangier To Marrakech: $238
- Transfer Private From Tanger To Casablanca: $199
Is it cheaper to fly into Pretoria or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier and Pretoria 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 dayPretoria $30Tangier $38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Feisty Food Tour: $86
- Johannesburg: Carnivore Restaurant Dinner with Transfers: $123
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $132
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $137
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tangier Family Dinner Experience: $65
- Tangier Food Tour: Markets, Street Food & Seafood Lunch: $68
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $74
- Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
- Tangier Walking Tour & Moroccan Family Cooking Class: $76
- Cooking and eating with a local family: $77
- Tangier food tour: $77
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $78
- The Food tour of Tangier: $83
- Tangier Food Tour: $84
- Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $89
- Taste of Morocco Guided Food Tour in Tangier: $91
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pretoria $17Tangier $21
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1Day Pilanesburg Big 5 safari experience: $77
- 2 Days Historical Cultural and Sightseeing Tour in Johannesburg: $244
- 3 tours/ cradle human kind caves and Lesedi Cultural village: $166
- 3-Day Private Tour Johannesburg - See everything: $249
- 5 Hour Lesedi Cultural Village Tour: $120
- Aerial Cableway Private Tour from Johannesburg: $144
- Aha Lesedi Cultural Village tour: $182
- Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre Half-Day Tour from Johannesburg: $221
- Apartheid History of South Africa (Full day Experience with lunch: $118
- Apartheid Museum Guided Tour: $64
- Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour in Johannesburg: $102
- Apartheid museum,Johannesburg & Soweto guided tour: $118
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $273
- 2 Days Tour of Tangier & Chefchaouen JC Private Tours: $196
- 3 Day Tangier to Marrakech Desert Tour via Chefchaouen: $240
- 3 Hours Small Group Guided Tour of Tangier: $34
- 3 Hours Tangier Walking Tour: $52
- 3 Hours Tour Cap Spartel and Hercules caves with Camel ride: $71
- 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $39
- 3H -4H Private Walking Tour in Tangier Medina & Colorful Souks: $119
- 3h Private Walking Tour in Tangier Kasbah Medina & Colorful Souks: $59
- 4 Hour Deluxe Private Guided Tour of Tangier: $78
- 4 Hour Private Tangier Tour Include ride a camel: $71
- 4 Hour Tangier City Private Tour: $107
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPretoria $36Tangier $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pretoria and Tangier, we can see that Tangier is more expensive. And not only is Pretoria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pretoria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pretoria 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 Pretoria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pretoria Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pretoria or Tangier?
Pretoria has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Pretoria 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.