Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Pune?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pune or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pune or Ait Ben Haddou, 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: Pune or Ait Ben Haddou?
Pune
Located in Maharashtra, Pune is the state's second largest city and cultural capital. Not only is it a hub for museums, temples, beaches, and scenic overlooks, but it also has a thriving nightlife and general atmosphere due to the student population.
Ait Ben Haddou
Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPune $51Ait Ben Haddou $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Pune is $51, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $70. 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 Pune and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPune $23Ait Ben Haddou $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPune $46Ait Ben Haddou $50
Compare Hotels in Pune and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Pune or Ait Ben Haddou? 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: Pune Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pune $13Ait Ben Haddou $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pune
Also for Pune, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Affordable transfer from Pune to Mumbai Airport: $28
- Mumbai-Pune Transfer: $68
- Private Transfer from Pune (PNQ) Airport to Pune City: $37
- Private Transfer from Pune to Shirdi: $42
- Pune Airport Transfer: $30
- Simon Cabaret Show in Phuket including Return Transfer: $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Pune or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Pune 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 dayPune $18Ait Ben Haddou $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pune
For Pune, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Street Food Tour with Cultural Charms of Pune: $22
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $32
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $33
- Coral Island, Promthep Cape & Sunset Dinner with Power Catamaran: $52
- Organic Thai cooking class: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pune $17Ait Ben Haddou $28
Tours and Activities in Pune
For Pune, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pune Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.63
- Pune Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.71
- Skip the Line: Meher Retreat Day Picnic Ticket, Near Pune: $12
- Experience Spiritual Culture in Pune with a local - A Unique 2 Hrs Walking Tour: $13
- Shaniwar Wada Walking Tour: $13
- Night Walk Tour Pune: $13
- Walking Tour of Pune (2 Hours Guided Walk): $14
- Experience Spiritual Culture in Pune with a local - 2 Hours: $17
- Night Walk Tour Pune (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $17
- Guided Tour to Shaniwar Wada Fort and Peshwas Legacy: $18
- Pune Walking Tour with a Punekar: $21
- Private Walking Tour & Food tasting with a Local: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPune $15Ait Ben Haddou $6.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Pune
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Pune:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $38
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pune and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Pune much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pune is in Asia and Ait Ben Haddou 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 Pune would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pune 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 Ait Ben Haddou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ait Ben Haddou than you might in Pune.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pune Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou 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.