Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Tel Aviv?
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 Tel Aviv or Chefchaouen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Chefchaouen, 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: Tel Aviv or Chefchaouen?
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
Chefchaouen
To feel like you've really stepped back in time to the glory days of Morocco, you're going to want to spend time in Chefchaouen. This town's beautiful medina is filled with white washed buildings with blue highlights. The wandering alleyways provide a fairy tale setting where you can relax for a few days. This mountainous region is a humble example of the classic picture of this area. Set against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the white and powder blue accented buildings and call to calls to prayer throughout the day let every visitor know they've arrived in a relaxing spot of peace and serenity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Israel, The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTel Aviv $198Chefchaouen $75
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $198, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $75. 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 Tel Aviv and Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $107Chefchaouen $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $214Chefchaouen $52
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv or Chefchaouen? 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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $11Chefchaouen $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.96
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Taxi to Airport$50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Private Transfers and Chauffeur Services: $300
- Tel Aviv Prvate Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Luxury Van: $291
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV Private transfer to Tel Aviv in Luxury Van: $291
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Business Car: $291
- Tel Aviv Airport(TLV) to Haifa city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $280
- Private Transfer from Herzlia to Jerusalem: $247
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Int Airport (TLV) to Ashdod Port: $228
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Haifa Cruise Port: $228
- Private Transfer: Jerusalem Hotels ↔ Ben Gurion Airport: $210
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $187
- Comfortable Private Transfer: Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport: $180
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
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Taxi Ride$1.07
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chefchaouen Shared Transfer to Tetouan: $23
- Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer: $134
- Chefchaouen to Fes Transfer(Private): $110
- Chefchaouen to Tangier private transfer: $87
- Chefchaouen to Tangier: One-Way Transfer: $34
- Chefchaouen to the city of Casablanca Private Transfer: $185
- From Shared Transfer to Fes or Tangier: $23
- One Way Shared Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $26
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $23
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $29
- One-way transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $28
- Private Luxury Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tangier: $279
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $60Chefchaouen $33
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$28
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$161
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$42
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.65
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Lunch at the airport$39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Try Your Hand At Israeli Home Cooking: $180
- Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:
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Lunch for Two$9.62
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Dinner for Two$11
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Cupcake$0.32
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Nutella and Yogurt$2.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen
For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Moroccan Dishes with a Local Family Cooking Classes: $23
- Authentic Chefchaouen Cooking Class and Market Tour and Flavors: $45
- Moroccan Cooking Class in Chefchaouen & Food Market by Chef Moha: $47
- Cooking class of the medditeranean diet: $49
- Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $53
- Cooking Class with Market Tour & Meal: $57
- Cooking Class with Market Tour and Meal in Chefchaouen: $58
- Cooking with a Local Family in Chefchaouen with Mountain View: $59
- Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $63
- Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $72
- Traditional Cooking Class with Local Family | Village around Chefchaouen: $76
- Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $85
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tel Aviv $28Chefchaouen $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$98
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Etzel museum$4.98
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Hour Private Morning Bike Tour: $300
- 30-minute Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Israel’s Neve Tzedek: $7.99
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $89
- Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $125
- Caesarea Haifa and Akko Tour from Tel Aviv: $99
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour: $78
- Carmel Market Tour: $200
- Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv: $121
- Dead Sea and Masada 1 day tour: $130
- Dead Sea and Masada Day Tour: $167
- Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $118
Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
- Guided Chefchaouen Walking Tour and Sunset Hike: $20
- Walking Night Tour at Blue City with Local Guide: $20
- Chefchaouen Tour with Aman: $20
- 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $22
- Tour of Discover the Blue Pearl of Morocco: $23
- Tour of Discover the Blue Pearl of Morocco: $24
- Hidden Gems Guided Tour with Mint Tea: $26
- The Real Customized Walking Tour in the Blue city: $28
- Chefchaouen tour guide: $28
- Blue Pearl Discovery: Guided Walking Tour of Chefchaouen: $30
- chefchaouen tours: $35
- Painting Experience with the Local Artist: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $27Chefchaouen $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $29
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
- Bar Crawl tour with local in Tel-Aviv: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Chefchaouen, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Chefchaouen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chefchaouen 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv than you might in Chefchaouen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Chefchaouen?
Tel Aviv has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv and Chefchaouen, 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.