Which place is cheaper, Bari or Ait Ben Haddou?
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 Ait Ben Haddou or Bari?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Ait Ben Haddou and Bari can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Bari?
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.
Bari
Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Historical Tours in Italy, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy.
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Ait Ben Haddou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAit Ben Haddou $97Bari $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $97, while the average daily cost in Bari is $161. 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 Ait Ben Haddou and Bari in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAit Ben Haddou $28Bari $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAit Ben Haddou $56Bari $172
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Bari
Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Bari? 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: Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices and Bari Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $32Bari $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:
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Train to Lecce$52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari
Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bari Cruise Port to Bari Intl Airport (BRI) - Departure Private Transfer: $59
- Bari Cruise Port to Bari hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- Bari Cruise Port to Bari hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $117
- Bari Cruise Port to Polignano Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $73
- Bari Per Matera - Matera Airport Transfer Service For Bari Airport: $215
- Private Airport to Matera Transfer: $78
- Polignano hotels to Bari Cruise Port Departure Private Transfer: $73
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Bisceglie: $142
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Castellana Grotte: $173
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Castellaneta Marina: $286
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Ginosa Marina: $287
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Masseria Torre Coccaro: $234
Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Bari?
Prices for flights to both Bari and Ait Ben Haddou 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 dayAit Ben Haddou $45Bari $65
Typical Food Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:
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Dinner$52
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Coffee$2.35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari
For Bari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bari Sunset and Tapas: Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $43
- Street food tour of Polignano a Mare: $48
- Polignano : Typical Cooking Class with Aperitif and wine included: $70
- Apulian Cooking Class with Aperitif and Wine in Polignano a Mare: $78
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Bari: $82
- Bari : Nonna’s cooking class – Apulian Focaccia & Orecchiette: $83
- Experience Cooking Pasta in Polignano a Mare: $84
- cooking class of fresh pasta capunti and sweet rosé: $90
- Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $90
- Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better: $90
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Altamura: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castellana Grotte with Show Cooking: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $31Bari $10
Tours and Activities in Bari
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.
- Tour "Hunt for the treasures of Bari": $3.58
- Puglia Adventure: Self-Guided Treasures of Southern Italy: $9.55
- Bari Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
- Bari City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Olive Oil Private Tour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Altamura: $24
- Walking tour Trani : $30
- 2 Hour Tour in Medieval Bari: $30
- POLIGNANO Kayak Tour + swimming stop in cave: $30
- Polignano a Mare Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling Mar y Sol: $36
- Bari Walking tour in small group : $36
- Bari Walking City Tour: $38
- Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAit Ben Haddou $6.80Bari $15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:
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Beer$2.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Bari
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bari:
- TRANI Wine Tours: Flavors of Puglia: $57
- Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting: $86
- Alberobello Locorotondo and Wine Tasting - Guided Tour From Bari: $169
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Bari, we can see that Bari is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa and Bari 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 Ait Ben Haddou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Bari would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bari than you might in Ait Ben Haddou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive? and Is Bari 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.