Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Athens?
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 Athens or Tangier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Tangier. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Tangier?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Tangier €72
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Tangier is €72. 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 Athens and Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Tangier €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Tangier €44
Compare Hotels in Athens and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Tangier? 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: Athens Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Tangier €22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer to/from Volos: $575
- Private Transfer From Athens To Meteora - Kalabaka: $300
- Private Transfer Athens/ATH/Piraeus to Kyllini Port/Hotels: $287
- Private Transfer Athens/ATH/Piraeus to Costa Navarino: $287
- Athens to Volos Private Transfer: $281
- Private Transfer from Athens Airport (ATH) to Nafplio Cruise Port: $280
- Private Transfer from Athens/Piraeus to Corinth-Loutraki or vice versa: $275
- VIP Ferry Ticket From Piraeus Port To Santorini & Private Transfer Included: $274
- Athens Half Day Round Trip Multiple Destination Transfer: $273
- Transfer from PIRAEUS PORT to NAFPLIO, up to 4 customers: $269
- Athens to Kalamata Private Transfer: $269
- Transfer from PIRAEUS PORT to EPIDAVROS, up to 4 customers: $268
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Asilah to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $299
- From Tangier : Private Transfer to Fez via chefchaouen (bleu City: $298
- Transfer Private From Tangier To Marrakech: $239
- Private Transfer : Tangier ⇆ Fez: $239
- Private Transfer from Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport to Chefchaouen: $237
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Chaouen from Tangier: $234
- "Fez to Marrakech: Enjoy a Private Transfer for a Smooth Journey": $230
- First-Class Private Transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen: $226
- Private Transfer from Tangier Airport (TNG) to Ceuta Cruise Port: $217
- Private Airport Transfer From Tangier to Chefchaouen: $210
- Transfer Private Form Tetouan To Airport Casablanca: $205
- Private Transfer from Tangier city hotels to Ceuta Cruise Port: $201
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier and Athens 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 dayAthens €64Tangier €33
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Athens Greek Wedding Party Dinner Show with Acropolis Views: $42
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $51
- Cooking Class at Diamond Roof Garden: $66
- The Bizarre Food Tour of Athens: $78
- Koukaki Food Tour with a Local Friend: $78
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $81
- Athens Walking Food Tour with Visit to Varvakios Central Market: $82
- Eat like an Athenian food tour of Athens: $82
- Traditional Cooking Classes incl. Drinks: $82
- Taste of Athens Small-Group Food Tour: $84
- Athens Evening Food Tour: $87
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt€1.60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $66
- Tangier food tour : $78
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $79
- Tangier Food Tour: $82
- The Food tour of Tangier: $84
- Taste of Morocco Guided Food Tour in Tangier: $84
- Sunset Camel Ride on Achakkar Beach including Traditional Dinner: $96
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $96
- Tangier : Sunset Camel Ride With Barbecue dinner in Tangier : $99
- Tangier Food Tour : A Delicious Walking Adventure: $99
- Tangier Tasting Food Tour: $102
- Memorable private cooking class in Tangier with a local family: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Tangier €19
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Acropolis/Athens Highlights Private Evening Tour (5 hours) from Athens, Piraeus: $161
- Apostle Paul's missionary journys in Athens Private Tour 4Hours: $157
- Athens Gems & Charms for the First Time Cruise Passengers: $94
- Island Swimming Day Cruise—DJ, Lunch & Drinks incl.: $154
- Best Food Tasting Tour of Athens, taste 18+ iconic Greek foods! : $93
- Mycenae Epidaurus Nafplio Isthmus Canal Private Luxury Tour : $239
- Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full-Day V.R audio guided Tour: $28
- Olive Oil Tasting Farm Experience, Corinth Canal, Nafplio: $186
- Private Full Day Tour in Delphi: $219
- Private Luxury Tour: Athens Riviera & The Temple of Poseidon: $155
- Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini: $65
- "Athens Highlights Tour : Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and more.": $179
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- Full Day Private Chefchaouen Guided Tour: $143
- Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour Include ride the camel: $125
- Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $84
- Private Tour in Tangier : $80
- Tanger tour cruise ship -up Luxury City Tour: $91
- Tangier Private Tour with Ferry & Lunch from Tarifa : $275
- The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $275
- 2 Days Tour of Tangier & Chefchaouen JC Private Tours: $197
- 2 hours Tangier Sightseeing tour : $61
- 3 Hours Private Tour Of Tangier Visit traditional shops.: $33
- 3 Hours Small Group Guided Tour of Tangier: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Tangier €9.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Greek Honey Tasting Experience at our Old Distillery: $14
- Polykala Distillery: 128 years of history & liqueur tasting.: $17
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $19
- Liquer tasting in Polykala's Distillery Show Room in Athens: $19
- Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Athens, Greece: $25
- Experience Ouzo Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $26
- Athens Ultimate Bar Crawl: $48
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $59
- Greek Wine Tasting with Acropolis view: $59
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting : $59
- Acropolis Private Wine Tasting @ Finewine store : $67
- Greek food and wine tasting: $71
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Tangier, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Tangier 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 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens 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 Athens Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Tangier?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Tangier, 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 Athens or Tangier?
Athens 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 Athens or Tangier in the Summer?
Both Tangier and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Athens for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Athens is a little warmer than Tangier. Typically, the summer temperatures in Athens in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Tangier averages at about 24°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Tangier. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tangier during summer. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Athens usually receives more rain than Tangier. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAthens 27°C (81°F)Tangier 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Athens or Tangier in the Autumn?
Both Tangier and Athens during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Athens because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.
In October, Athens is generally around the same temperature as Tangier. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 19°C (67°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Athens. In the autumn, Athens often gets less sunshine than Tangier. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 235 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in October than Tangier. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAthens 19°C (67°F)Tangier 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Athens or Tangier in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Tangier. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Athens this time of year. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Athens is cooler than Tangier in the winter. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Tangier fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Athens usually receives less sunshine than Tangier during winter. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.
Tangier receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Athens usually receives less rain than Tangier. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAthens 10°C (51°F)Tangier 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Athens or Tangier in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Athens as well as Tangier. Many travelers come to Athens for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
In the spring, Athens is around the same temperature as Tangier. Typically, the spring temperatures in Athens in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Tangier averages at about 15°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Athens this time of the year. In the spring, Athens often gets less sunshine than Tangier. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 251 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in April than Tangier. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAthens 16°C (60°F)Tangier 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Tangier and Athens
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
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.