Which place is cheaper, Pisa or Tangier?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tangier or Pisa?
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 Pisa 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 Pisa?
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.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
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 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTangier $61Pisa $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $61, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $128. 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 Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTangier $23Pisa $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTangier $46Pisa $128
Compare Hotels in Tangier and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Tangier or Pisa? 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 Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tangier $23Pisa $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Tangier to Marrakesh: $801
- Transfer from Tangier to Nador: $618
- Transfer from Tangier to Casablanca: $397
- Door to door transfer from Tangier to Fes: $291
- Tangier to Chefchaouen: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $276
- Private Transfer from Asilah to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $273
- From Tangier : Private Luxury Transfer to Fes: $272
- Private Transfer from Tarifa to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $262
- From Transfer to Fez via Chefchaouen and Volubilis: $245
- Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $245
- Transfer from Tangier to Kenitra: $237
- Luxury transfer from Tangier to Tamuda bay or vice versa: $233
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Florence: Round-trip Transfer to Pisa & Cinque Terre: $1,230
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $396
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Florence City centre: $291
- Transfer from Pisa to Siena with stop in San Gimignano for lunch: $273
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Fiesole: $264
- Private Sightseeing Transfer from Pisa to Florence: $245
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Firenze: $240
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Volterra: $229
- Private Transfer From Pisa To Florence, English Speaking Driver: $209
- Departure Private Transfer from Pisa to La Spezia by car or van: $203
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Florence Hotels: $202
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Lucca: $196
Is it cheaper to fly into Tangier or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa 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 $20Pisa $53
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
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $39
- Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $93
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $93
- Pisa Food Tour: $95
- Pisa Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pisa: $158
- Authentic Italian Food Tour in Pisa: $521
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tangier $20Pisa $21
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: $87
- Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour: $87
- Luxury Tangier private Day Tour from Tarifa Spain All inclusive : $251
- Private Guided Food Experience Tour in Medina of Tangier: $76
- Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $76
- Tangier Private Tour from Tarifa Ferry & Lunch Included : $209
- Tangier private customized tour & camel ride experience : $102
- Tangier walking tour with lunch Moroccan food : $60
- The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $541
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $512
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $251
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Skip-the-Line Best of Pisa and Leaning Tower Guided Tour for Kids and Families: $273
- 2-Day Tour: Pisa, Cinque Terre & Tuscany: $320
- 2-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour of Pisa Off The Beaten Path: $27
- Adventure in Pisa + Tower Admission: $182
- Best of Pisa Guided Walking Tour with Leaning Tower Entry Ticket: $53
- Best of Small group tour with admission tickets: $57
- Bocelli Chianti Hills E-Bike Guided Tour + Wine Food Tasting: $157
- Carrara Marble Quarries Tour by Land Rover: $82
- Carrara Marble Quarry Tour with Food Tasting: $97
- Carrara: Exclusive Marble Cave Tour Adventure in a 4x4: $82
- Cinque Terre tour in Small Group from Pisa: $184
- Discovering Pisa in Christmas Time – Walking Tour: $443
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTangier $11Pisa -
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $48
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $50
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $75
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $90
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $97
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $99
- Tuscan Wine Tour in Pisa by shuttle: $163
- Pisa & Lucca with wine Tasting and Lunch from Livorno: $663
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tangier and Pisa, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tangier or Pisa?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Tangier and Pisa, 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 Pisa?
Pisa 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 Pisa in the Summer?
Both Pisa and Tangier are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Pisa in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Tangier is around the same temperature as Pisa. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tangier in July average around 24°C (74°F), and Pisa averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Pisa. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during summer. Tangier gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tangier usually receives less rain than Pisa. Tangier gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTangier 24°C (74°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Pisa in the Autumn?
Both Pisa and Tangier during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Pisa for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Tangier is generally a little warmer than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Tangier average around 20°C (68°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Tangier. In the autumn, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Pisa. Tangier gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun.
Pisa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Tangier usually gets less rain in October than Pisa. Tangier gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTangier 20°C (68°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Pisa in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tangier and Pisa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Pisa because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Tangier is much warmer than Pisa in the winter. The daily temperature in Tangier averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Pisa fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during winter. Tangier gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
Tangier gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Tangier usually receives more rain than Pisa. Tangier gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTangier 13°C (55°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Pisa in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Tangier as well as Pisa. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
In the spring, Tangier is a little warmer than Pisa. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tangier in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Pisa averages at about 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tangier this time of the year. In the spring, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Pisa. Tangier gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pisa. Tangier usually gets less rain in April than Pisa. Tangier gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTangier 15°C (60°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Tangier
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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