Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Tangier?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tangier or Podgorica?
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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica?
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.
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
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 Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTangier $61Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $61, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $112. 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 Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTangier $23Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTangier $46Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Tangier and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Tangier or Podgorica? 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 Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tangier $23Podgorica $21
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 Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Tangier or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica 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 $20Podgorica $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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tangier $20Podgorica $22
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 Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- ATV Private Tour Montenegro – Žabljak Crnojevića: $333
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $195
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $240
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $185
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $156
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Montenegro Tour: $99
- Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $93
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $279
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTangier $11Podgorica $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $77
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $93
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $106
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $120
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $128
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tangier and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica 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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica 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 Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tangier or Podgorica?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Tangier and Podgorica, 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 Podgorica?
Podgorica 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 Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica 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.
Tangier is cooler than Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in Tangier averages around 24°C (74°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tangier. In the summer, Tangier often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Tangier gets 346 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Tangier usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Tangier gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTangier 24°C (74°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tangier and Podgorica. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.
In the autumn, Tangier is a little warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tangier in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Podgorica averages at about 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Tangier gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Tangier usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Tangier gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTangier 20°C (68°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tangier as well as Podgorica. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Tangier is generally much warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Tangier average around 13°C (55°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Tangier gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Tangier receives a lot of rain in the winter. Tangier usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Tangier gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTangier 13°C (55°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Tangier are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
Tangier is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in Tangier averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Tangier gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In April, Tangier usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Tangier gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTangier 15°C (60°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Tangier
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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