Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Chefchaouen?
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 Chefchaouen or Cape Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Chefchaouen and Cape Town 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: Chefchaouen or Cape Town?
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.
Cape Town
Picture your travel bucket list. Is Cape Town on it? Yes, most people dream of visiting the "Mother City" of South Africa. As one of the most iconic places in the world, Cape Town is a world-class cosmopolitan city full of bustling nightlife, historical backdrops and a large gay community.
Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa with seasons turned upside down. In the southern hemisphere they experience the summer from December to February. During these months days can be hot and dry so be sure to gather in the shade and wear plenty of sunscreen. The winter from June to August is full of rainy days and cold nights.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Camping Tours in South Africa, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChefchaouen $78Cape Town $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Chefchaouen is $78, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $179. 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 Chefchaouen and Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChefchaouen $27Cape Town $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChefchaouen $54Cape Town $166
Compare Hotels in Chefchaouen and Cape Town
Looking for a hotel in Chefchaouen or Cape Town? 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: Chefchaouen Hotel Prices and Cape Town Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chefchaouen $17Cape Town $18
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$1.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aquila Safari and Cheese & Wine Tasting with Private Transfers: $300
- Full Day Private Chauffeur and Transfer Services in Cape Town: $300
- Shark Cage Diving & Penguins Tour to Gansbaai with private transfers: $292
- Full day Cape Point + Constantia Wine Tour with Private Transfer: $274
- Cape Peninsula and Boulders Full Day Tour with Private Transfer: $274
- Stellenbosch Winelands Connoisseur Day Tour with Private Transfer: $273
- Full Day Big Five Safari Tour from Cape Town with Transfers: $271
- Aquila Safari Game Drive, Lunch & Shared Transfers from Cape Town: $268
- Helderberg Valley Winelands Day Tour with Private Transfer: $253
- West Coast Wonders Full Day Tour with Private Transfer: $253
- Hermanus Wine Tour (Full Day Including Cape Town Transfers): $247
- Durbanville Valley Winelands Full Day Tour with Private Transfer: $242
Is it cheaper to fly into Chefchaouen or Cape Town?
Prices for flights to both Cape Town and Chefchaouen 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 dayChefchaouen $34Cape Town $77
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$9.96
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Dinner for Two$11
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Cupcake$0.33
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Nutella and Yogurt$2.21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- African Cooking with a Chef Founder: $30
- Private Indonesian & Cape Malay Cultural Cooking Class : $71
- From African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $72
- African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $75
- Cape Malay/Creole Cooking Class and Local Shopping in Salt River: $77
- South African Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family: $82
- Sunset At Signal Hill Constantia Wine Tasting and Dinner: $83
- Cape Town African Taste-Safari & Live Entertainment Dinner Experience: $88
- Private Authentic Cape Malay Cooking Class in Manenberg with Locals: $92
- Food Tour in “Little Mogadishu,” Bellville, Cape Town: $94
- Half Day Cape Town African Dinner Restaurant with Live Music Show: $98
- Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chefchaouen $18Cape Town $25
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Days Private Guided Tour in Cape Town: $295
- 3 Wineries Private Tour in Stellenbosch, Paarl Tasting Included: $148
- Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour: $208
- Cape Agulhas, Hermanus Stony Point Penguins Colony Tour : $230
- Cape Point Full Day Tour: $206
- Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, Penguins Experience: $88
- Cape Town - Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens and City Tour: $300
- Cape Town Central wine and cheese pairing private Tour Drive : $224
- Cape Town Woodstock Street Art Walking Tour: $33
- Cape Town, Destination for Wine and galery Lovers Private Tour: $283
- Cape Winelands From Cape Town Private Day Tour: $175
- Cape Winelands Tour to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl: $104
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChefchaouen $15Cape Town $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Cape Town
Also in Cape Town, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Stellenbosch Small Group Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town: $2.65
- Distillery Tour, rum and gin tasting: $12
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $14
- Craft Gin Tasting Experience and Distillery Tour: $14
- Indigenous Food and Wine Tasting: $26
- Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting: $28
- Urban Wine Tasting: $30
- Wine Tasting & Storytelling with SA Tapas add-on: $30
- Cape Town Hop- On Hop -Off Tour and Groot Constantia Wine Tasting: $31
- Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Babylonstoren Wine Tour: $38
- Wine Tour at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl: $46
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $47
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chefchaouen and Cape Town, we can see that Cape Town is more expensive. And not only is Chefchaouen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Cape Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cape Town 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 Chefchaouen Expensive? and Is Cape Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chefchaouen or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Chefchaouen and Cape Town, 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 Chefchaouen or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Chefchaouen experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Chefchaouen or Cape Town in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Chefchaouen and Cape Town. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round.
In July, Chefchaouen is generally a little warmer than Cape Townin January. Daily temperatures in Chefchaouen average around 24°C (74°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cape Town this time of the year. In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. Chefchaouen usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cape Town during summer. Chefchaouen gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 338 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Cape Townin January. Chefchaouen gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryChefchaouen 24°C (74°F)Cape Town 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Chefchaouen or Cape Town in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Chefchaouen as well as Cape Town. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Chefchaouen is a little warmer than Cape Town in the autumn. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Cape Town fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cape Town. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. In the autumn, Chefchaouen often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cape Townin April. Chefchaouen gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 233 hours of full sun.
Chefchaouen usually gets more rain in October than Cape Townin April. Chefchaouen gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilChefchaouen 20°C (68°F)Cape Town 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Chefchaouen or Cape Town in the Winter?
Both Cape Town and Chefchaouen are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year.
In the winter, Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Cape Town. Typically, the winter temperatures in Chefchaouen in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Cape Town averages at about 13°C (55°F)in July.
Chefchaouen usually receives less sunshine than Cape Town during winter. Chefchaouen gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 193 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Chefchaouen. In January, Chefchaouen usually receives more rain than Cape Townin July. Chefchaouen gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyChefchaouen 13°C (55°F)Cape Town 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Chefchaouen or Cape Town in the Spring?
Both Cape Town and Chefchaouen during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Chefchaouen is generally around the same temperature as Cape Townin October. Daily temperatures in Chefchaouen average around 15°C (60°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Cape Town, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. In the spring, Chefchaouen often gets less sunshine than Cape Townin October. Chefchaouen gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 278 hours of full sun.
Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in April than Cape Townin October. Chefchaouen gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberChefchaouen 15°C (60°F)Cape Town 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Cape Town and Chefchaouen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
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