Which place is cheaper, Bergamo or Essaouira?
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 Essaouira or Bergamo?
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 Essaouira and Bergamo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Essaouira or Bergamo?
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
Bergamo
The blue horizon, now flush with the pinks and purples of a waning day, cloaks the Alps in a mystic blush, only able to view its peaks through faded outlines. Proud, ancient Romanesque architecture surrounds you, and the city feels no more palpable than that of a summer dream. Bergamo, Italy is located in the Lombardy region, northeast of the Italian city Milan. Deemed a treasure in Northern Italy, Bergamo is divided into two centers: the Alta (upper) city and the Bassa (lower) cities, loosely connected by funicular and walking trails. From its cobblestone streets to its Venetian walls, Bergamo is an ancient Italian paradise with many historic sights to be explored, such as Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and the grand Cappella Colleoni. Breathtaking views, fine dining, high-tier boutiques and shops - it is no wonder that this beguiling city attracts tourists from all walks of life. Whether you look to explores it fine art museums or simply lounge languidly about a cafe, Bergamo is a city that can bring both divert and delight!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best 2-Week Tours from Rome, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEssaouira $62Bergamo $218
The average daily cost (per person) in Essaouira is $62, while the average daily cost in Bergamo is $218. 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 Essaouira and Bergamo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEssaouira $29Bergamo $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEssaouira $58Bergamo $196
Compare Hotels in Essaouira and Bergamo
Looking for a hotel in Essaouira or Bergamo? 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: Essaouira Hotel Prices and Bergamo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Essaouira $2.21Bergamo $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Essaouira Airport: $23
- Transfer Airport Essaouira Mogador : $24
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Aéroport : $36
- Essaouira P5: Quad EN route DE la mer (free transfer): $38
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport : $40
- Essaouira Desert Quad and Sandboarding with Photos and Transfer: $71
- "Essaouira to Agafay Desert Marrakech: Exclusive Private Transfer: $90
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira 1 to 4 people: $109
- Private transfer Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira toMarrakech : $114
- Transfert Marrakech to Essaouira Or Essaouira to Marrakech : $114
- Private transfer Essaouira to Marrakech or Marrakech / essaouira : $119
- Airport transfer, Departure : Essaouira, Arrival : Agadir: $127
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bergamo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bergamo:
- Orio: Private Airport Transfer XL To/From Milan City Centre: $350
- Small-Group Transfer from Bergamo Airport to Trieste: $293
- Transfer from Bergamo Airport to Koper: $280
- Orio al Serio: Private Airport Transfer To/From City Centre: $233
- Private Transfer up to 8 pax from Bergamo Airport BGY to Milan: $203
- Bergamo to Malpensa Milan Airport MXP Departure Private Transfer: $200
- Varenna hotels to Milan hotels - Private Transfer : $175
- Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Bergamo hotels -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $174
- Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Milan - Arrival Private Transfer: $171
- Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Bergamo - Arrival Private Transfer: $87
- Bergamo to Bergamo Airport (BGY) - Departure Private Transfer: $87
- Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY): Transfer to/from Milan Center: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Essaouira or Bergamo?
Prices for flights to both Bergamo and Essaouira 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 dayEssaouira $26Bergamo $86
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.55
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Breakfast Crepes$0.55
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Fish for Lunch$17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $39
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $42
- Essaouira Sunset Experience, Waterfall Walk & Romantic Dinner: $43
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $71
- Essaouira Food Tour: $88
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $220
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bergamo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bergamo.
- Authentic Taste at the Table Family Recipes Cooking Class: $92
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Cernusco sul Naviglio with Show Cooking: $101
- Dining experience at a local's home in Ranica with cooking demo: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Cantù with Show Cooking: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Fino Mornasco with Show Cooking: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Lomello with Show Cooking: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Endine Gaiano with Show Cooking: $101
- Full meal Food Tour with Local Delights by Do Eat Better: $109
- Dining experience at a local's home in Bergamo with show cooking: $125
- Pizza course and tasting on Lake Maggiore: $125
- Private cooking class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Bergamo: $154
- Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Varenna: $173
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Essaouira $13Bergamo $39
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Essaouira to Marrakech Supratours bus tickets: $18
- Essaouira Donkey Tours : $30
- Full-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech: $30
- guided Oriental city tour marrakech from agadir 1 day: $39
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira Forest Beach: $42
- Essaouira Dar Sultan Palace Horseback Tour Experience: $54
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $54
- Essaouira P12: 1h Quad bike tour and 1h dromedary Ride: $58
- Essaouira Tour - Half day visit to berber market : $61
- Big dunes and atlantic coast tour 2 HOURS: $62
- Essaouira Guided Tour: 3 on 1 - Nightlife tour, Live like a local & Street food: $71
- Authentic Berber Tour near Essaouira – Fishing,Tagine & Waterfall: $71
Tours and Activities in Bergamo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bergamo are as follows:
- 1-day guided motorcycle tour Lake Lecco and Valsassina: $178
- Artisan Embroidery Experience in Milan: $60
- Atalanta The Hero Quest Experience: $5.95
- Bergamo : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $54
- Bergamo Old Town Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.00
- Bergamo Street Food Private Tour With A Local Guide: $131
- Bergamo Top Sights Private and Personalized Guided Walking Tour: $167
- Digital guide made by a local for your walking tour: $8.35
- Boat Tour Shared by Varenna : $48
- Canyoning "Family-Fun" - family friendly Canyoningtour: $79
- Canyoning "Vione" - advanced Canyoningtour also for sportive beginner: $118
- Children Daily Ticket for Adventure Park in Gravedona: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEssaouira $10Bergamo $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Bergamo
Also in Bergamo, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Panoramic wine tasting in Oltrepò Pavese: $18
- Wine Tasting and Winery Tour of Oltrepò Pavese Tradition: $37
- Lake Como Cheese and wine tasting in Valsassina: $51
- E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Salò: $101
- Delightful Deluxe Cheese and Wine Tasting from Lake Como : $143
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Essaouira and Bergamo, we can see that Bergamo is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Essaouira is in Africa and Bergamo 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 Essaouira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Essaouira 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 Bergamo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bergamo than you might in Essaouira.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Essaouira Expensive? and Is Bergamo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Essaouira or Bergamo?
Bergamo has a larger population, and is about 60% larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Essaouira and Bergamo, 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.