Which place is cheaper, Braga or Tangier?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tangier or Braga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tangier and Braga 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: Tangier or Braga?
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.
Braga
Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTangier $61Braga $120
The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $61, while the average daily cost in Braga is $120. 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 Tangier and Braga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTangier $23Braga $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTangier $46Braga $116
Compare Hotels in Tangier and Braga
Looking for a hotel in Tangier or Braga? 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 and Braga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tangier $23Braga $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Ferry Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $19
- Tangier Airport Transfers: $23
- Tangier Private Transfers: $23
- One-way Luxury Tangier Airport or Port Transfer: $24
- Private Transfer to Tangier from Tangier City Port : $25
- Private Transfer to Tangier City from Airport or Vice Versa: $25
- Private Airport Transfers: $25
- Airport Transfer to Tanger City : $26
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $27
- Private Transfer : Tangier Airport (TNG) ⇆ Tangier City: $28
- Transfer Tangier Airport to Tangier City: $33
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport / Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Braga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:
- Traditional Vinho Verde Tour in Bowl with Private Transfer (Porto and Braga): $131
- Braga Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $102
Is it cheaper to fly into Tangier or Braga?
Prices for flights to both Braga and Tangier 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 dayTangier $20Braga $43
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Private Moroccan Food Tour in Tanger : $49
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $60
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $66
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified local guide!: $67
- Tangier food tour with Rababe: $71
- Tangier food tour : $71
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified guide!: $71
- Morocco Food Cooking Class and Tangier City Tour: $71
- Moroccan 3-in-1 Cooking Experience: $75
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $76
- The Food tour of Tangier: $76
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Braga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.
- Small-Group Braga Food Tour With A Local Guide: $84
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tangier $20Braga $17
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus: $14
- Tangier City Tour Bus Hop On - Hop Off: $14
- From Marrakesh: Discover Essaouira Full-Day Tour: $17
- Tangier Stroll: Public Guided Tour: $17
- Tangier walking tour: $17
- Tangier Private Walking Tour with a Guide: $25
- Tangier Private Walking Tour: $26
- Tangier Guided Walking Experience: $26
- Touristic guide: $28
- 3 Hours Tangier walking Tour in Old Medina,Kasbah & berber market: $31
- Walking Tour Tangier Medina: $31
- Tangier Highlights Tour: Exploring the Cultural Gems: $31
Tours and Activities in Braga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:
- KAYAK TOUR I Going down the Lima River in Kayak | AV: $66
- 1h Buggy Tour | Arches of Valdevez | Peneda Gerês: $76
- 2h Buggy Tour | Arcos de Valdevez | Peneda Gerês: $131
- 4X4 Tour – Minho Litoral - Beaches and Mountains between Viana do Castelo and Caminha: $82
- 4X4 Tour - Discovering Serra d´ Arga: $175
- Alto Douro Walk & WineTour: $197
- TOUR HD BRAGA MERCEDES V EXT LONG: $225
- TOUR HD BRAGA SEDAN: $198
- Barcelos, Braga & Guimarães Tour: $109
- Braga & Guimarães: Premium Day Tour: $321
- Braga Private Walking Tour: $254
- Braga Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $216
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTangier $11Braga $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Braga
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:
- Wine Tasting & Lunch | Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde: $50
- Green Wine Region-Small Group Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings, from Porto city: $142
- Douro Valley Private Tour from Lunch & Wine Tour: $288
- Vinho Verde Private Wine Tour: $535
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tangier and Braga, we can see that Braga is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tangier is in Africa and Braga is in Europe, 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 Braga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Braga 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 Tangier Expensive? and Is Braga Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tangier or Braga?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Braga. When comparing the sizes of Tangier and Braga, 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 Tangier or Braga?
Braga 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 Tangier or Braga in the Summer?
Both Braga and Tangier during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Tangier is generally a little warmer than Braga. Daily temperatures in Tangier average around 24°C (74°F), and Braga fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
In Braga, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tangier. In the summer, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Braga. Tangier gets 346 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 308 hours of full sun.
Tangier usually gets less rain in July than Braga. Tangier gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Braga receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTangier 24°C (74°F)Braga 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Braga in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tangier and Braga. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.
Tangier is a little warmer than Braga in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tangier averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Braga fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Braga during autumn. Tangier gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Braga receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Tangier usually receives less rain than Braga. Tangier gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Braga receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTangier 20°C (68°F)Braga 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Braga in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tangier as well as Braga. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Tangier is a little warmer than Braga. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tangier in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Braga averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the winter, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Braga. Tangier gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Braga. Tangier receives a lot of rain in the winter. Tangier usually gets less rain in January than Braga. Tangier gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Braga receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTangier 13°C (55°F)Braga 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Braga in the Spring?
Both Braga and Tangier are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
In April, Tangier is generally a little warmer than Braga. Daily temperatures in Tangier average around 15°C (60°F), and Braga fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Braga. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Braga during spring. Tangier gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Braga. In April, Tangier usually receives less rain than Braga. Tangier gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Braga receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTangier 15°C (60°F)Braga 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Braga and Tangier
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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