Which place is cheaper, Dijon 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 Dijon?
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 Dijon can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Essaouira or Dijon?
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.
Dijon
Dijon is a city in eastern France, capital of the Cote-d'Or department and of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comte region. Archaeological finds in this area date back to the Neolithic period, but Dijon later became a Roman settlement before later becoming home to the Dukes of Burgundy between the 11th and 15th centuries. Dijon was a place of tremendous wealth and power, one of the great European centers of art, learning and science. The city has retained varied architectural styles from many of the main periods of the past millennium, including Capetian, Gothic, and Renaissance. Many still-inhabited town houses in the city's central district date from the 18th century and earlier. Dijon is famous for Dijon mustard which originated in 1856, when Jean Naigeon of Dijon substituted verjuice, the acidic green juice of not-quite-ripe grapes, for vinegar in the traditional mustard recipe. Dijon is one of France's most appealing cities. Filled with elegant medieval and Renaissance buildings, the lively center is wonderful for strolling, especially if you like to mix your cultural enrichment with excellent food, fine wine and shopping.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to France, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEssaouira $62Dijon $221
The average daily cost (per person) in Essaouira is $62, while the average daily cost in Dijon is $221. 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 Dijon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEssaouira $29Dijon $94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEssaouira $58Dijon $188
Compare Hotels in Essaouira and Dijon
Looking for a hotel in Essaouira or Dijon? 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 Dijon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Essaouira $2.21Dijon $42
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
- Essaouira P4: excursions EN Quad (free transfer): $38
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport : $41
- Essaouira Desert Quad and Sandboarding with Photos and Transfer: $71
- Essaouira to Marrakech:Private Transfer for a Hassle-Free Journey: $80
- Airport transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh : $82
- "Essaouira to Agafay Desert Marrakech: Exclusive Private Transfer: $90
- Essaouira P13: 2h quad + 2h camel free transfer: $94
- Private Transfer From Essaouira To Marrakech: $96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dijon:
- Private driver in Mercedes to visit the highlights and transfer to Dijon: $540
Is it cheaper to fly into Essaouira or Dijon?
Prices for flights to both Dijon 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 $26Dijon $98
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
- Al Aaila Farm Moroccan Natural And Healthy Cooking Experience: $54
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $72
- Essaouira Food Tour: $88
- Berber Cooking Class at a Farm in the Countryside & shopping at a rural Souk.: $106
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $219
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $220
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Essaouira $13Dijon $29
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
- Full-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech: $30
- Essaouira Donkey Tours : $30
- guided Oriental city tour marrakech from agadir 1 day: $39
- Quad Adventure in 1 Hour: $39
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira Forest Beach: $42
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $54
- Essaouira Dar Sultan Palace Horseback Tour Experience: $54
- Full Day Tour To Essaouira from Marrakech Mogador: $55
- Essaouira P12: 1h Quad bike tour and 1h dromedary Ride: $58
- 2 Hour Quad & ATV Experience: $59
- Essaouira Tour - Half day visit to berber market : $61
Tours and Activities in Dijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dijon are as follows:
- Burgundy Wines Full-Day Tasting Tour from Dijon: $170
- Enjoy a photo tour with a professional photographer: $56
- Dijon City Self Guided Walking Tour through Smartphone App: $8.66
- Dijon City Tour : Highlights Tour with Gourmet Break: $66
- Dijon City Tour by Bike: $66
- Dijon Discovery: Exclusive Private Guided Walking Tour: $251
- Dijon Private Guided Walking Tour: $323
- Dijon Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
- 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local: $121
- Bike tour and Tastings in the Vineyards of Burgundy: $89
- Half-Day Guided Gourmet Bike Tour: $85
- Historic Guided Walking Tour: $457
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEssaouira $10Dijon $34
Sample the Local Flavors in Dijon
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Dijon:
- ✨ Masterclass Chardonnay - Wine tasting in Dijon : $41
- Pinot Noir Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon: $42
- Chardonnay Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon: $42
- Cheese and Burgundy Wine Tasting Workshop: $58
- La Cave du Palais Burgundy Wine Tasting Experience: $65
- Small group Burgundy tour of Beaune with Wine Tasting from Dijon: $104
- Côte de Beaune Half-Day Wine Tour from Dijon: $129
- Côte de Nuits Half Day Wine Tour from Dijon: $132
- Côte de Beaune Half-Day Wine Tour from Dijon: $132
- From Burgundy Villages and Wine Tasting Tour: $188
- Dijon Wine Tour Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune Vineyards : $191
- Burgundy Villages and Wine Tour from Dijon: $191
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Essaouira and Dijon, we can see that Dijon 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 Dijon 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 Dijon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dijon 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 Dijon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Essaouira or Dijon?
Dijon has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Essaouira and Dijon, 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.