Which place is cheaper, Nice 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 Nice?
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 Nice can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Nice?
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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAit Ben Haddou $97Nice $198
The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $97, while the average daily cost in Nice is $198. 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 Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAit Ben Haddou $28Nice $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAit Ben Haddou $56Nice $144
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Nice
Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Nice? 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 Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $32Nice $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Airport transfer Nice from to Monaco: $167
- Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $54
- Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Monaco by Luxury Van: $135
- Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Monaco in Business Car: $119
- Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) Private Transfer to Nice/Cannes/Monaco: $32
- Côte d'Azur Airport NCE Round-Trip Transfer in Private Van: $120
- Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE by Business Car: $119
- Departure Transfer: Villefranche Port to Nice Airport: $60
- Ferry Transfer to Sainte Marguerite Island from Nice: $65
- From Nice Airport Private Transfer to Saint-Tropez: $352
- Luxury Transfer Cannes, Monaco or Cap d Antibes to Nice Airport: $180
- Monaco Private Transfer from Monaco-Ville to Nice Airport: $196
Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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 $45Nice $100
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee$2.93
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Strawberries$4.69
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Loaf of Bread$3.75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Food Tour in Local Flavors & Niçoise Specialties: $59
- Exclusive Food Tour in Menton - 3 hours - small groups: $60
- Nice Food Tour – A Full Taste of French Riviera by Do Eat Better: $91
- Nice Food Tour: Food Tastings & Local Wine Experience in Nice: $96
- Food Tour of Nice with a Passionate Guide: $105
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $106
- Secret Food Tour: Nice: $109
- Sunset Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine: $112
- Nice Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $114
- 3-Course Organic Dinner in Garden with Views of French Riviera: $117
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $137
- Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $143
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $31Nice $14
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Self Guided Tours Nice With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.72
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
- Old Town Highlights Walking Tour: $5.87
- Nice Raiders of the Lost City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
- 2 Hours Shared Nice City Walking Tour: $5.97
- Antibes Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Monaco Formula 1 Circuit Self Guided Walking Tour with App: $6.93
- Nice Old Town History and Food Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.93
- Exploration Game and City Tour in Nice France with your Phone: $8.35
- Nice Interactive City Tour: $8.36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAit Ben Haddou $6.80Nice $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Distillery Day Tour: $11
- 4 Bars Party Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entry & 5 Free Shots: $23
- 4 Bars & 1 Club Fun Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots: $24
- Bar Crawl in Nice the Ultimate Experience with night club: $24
- Private Pub / Bar Crawl Group Size 6-20 people: $27
- Spirits Tasting at the Distillery Le Vadrouilleur: $29
- St. Patrick's Bar Crawl Party, Free Shots & Club Entry: $29
- Halloween Party : Pub Crawl Nice with 5 free shots and Masks: $35
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $39
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting within Nice city borders: $39
- Nice Visit DE Distillery and Tasting DE Local Spirits: $42
- Discover our terroirs and enjoy a cheese and wine tasting: $47
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Nice, we can see that Nice 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 Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice 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.