Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Johannesburg?
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 Johannesburg or Chefchaouen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Johannesburg and Chefchaouen 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: Johannesburg or Chefchaouen?
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3 million people. Most of the population is made up of South Africa's black residents, who predominately reside in the Soweto area. There are approximately half a million white residents and 300,000 residents of other descent. Half of the population live in the Soweto area as well as the nearby suburbs.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa, The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJohannesburg $115Chefchaouen $78
The average daily cost (per person) in Johannesburg is $115, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $78. 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 Johannesburg and Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJohannesburg $58Chefchaouen $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJohannesburg $116Chefchaouen $54
Compare Hotels in Johannesburg and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Johannesburg or Chefchaouen? 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: Johannesburg Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Johannesburg $17Chefchaouen $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Johannesburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Johannesburg:
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Taxi Ride$3.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:
- OR Tambo to Sun City Transfer : $225
- Transfers Between OR Tambo and Pilanesburg : $209
- 24 hour Airport Shuttle and Transfer: $207
- Suncity Transfer: $206
- Private Transfer from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Pretoria hotels: $179
- JHB: Lesedi Cultural Village Tour TRANSFER&ENTRANCE INCLUDED: $158
- Private Transfer, Airports to Cradle of Humankind & Muldersdrift : $156
- Airport Transfers from Cradle of Humankind Muldesdrift to Jo'burg: $156
- Kwa Maritane Transfer and Game Drive Package: $155
- Johannesburg Quad Biking & Return Transfer: Haartebeespoort: $144
- Abseiling & Return Transfer Included Lanseria: $144
- Go Karting & Transfer to Lanseria Included: $144
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 Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $29
- One Way Shared Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $30
- Chefchaouen to Tangier: One-Way Transfer: $35
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $81
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Asliha: $83
- Tangier to Chefchaouen private transfer: $89
- Chefchaouen to Tangier private transfer: $90
- Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door To Door): $96
- Private Luxury Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fez: $114
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Fes: $126
- Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer: $137
- Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes ,Rabat, Casablanca,and Marrakech: $143
Is it cheaper to fly into Johannesburg or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Johannesburg 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 dayJohannesburg $31Chefchaouen $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
- Unique street food tour from at least 6 different cultures!: $60
- Zulu Food Cooking & Dining Experience with a local Chef: $85
- Zulu Food Cooking and Dining Experience with a local Chef: $105
- Lesedi Cultural Village Tour with Lunch or Dinner : $106
- Johannesburg Culture and food tour: $107
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $110
- Pan African Cooking Class & Dinning Experience : $130
- Lesedi Cultural Village with lunch or dinner cultural food: $132
- Soweto Township Tour With African food tour: $144
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 Chefchaouen
For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Moroccan Dishes with a Local Family Cooking Classes: $18
- Cooking class of the medditeranean diet: $50
- Tagine or Couscous Cooking Class Rooftop View and Market visit: $52
- 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
- Cooking with a Local Family in Chefchaouen with Mountain View: $59
- 4 hours Private Cooking Class With Family in Chefchaouen: $65
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $70
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $71
- Traditional Cooking Class with Local Family | Village around Chefchaouen: $77
- Chefchaouen Traditional Cooking Class: $80
- Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $85
- 4 Hours Gourmet Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Johannesburg $23Chefchaouen $18
Tours and Activities in Johannesburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:
- Golf Tour, Sun City , Gary Player Course - Rated the Best: $242
- Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline: $130
- Private Full Day Johannesburg apartheid museum and Soweto Tour : $118
- Private soweto half day tour: $80
- (Meet the Artist)Art Gallery & Street Art tour with lunch: $56
- 1 Day Pilanesberg Safari with Tour Guide: $271
- 2-Day Kruger National Park Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $1,063
- 5 Days 4 Nights Safari Tour In Madikwe And Pilanersbeg: $2,386
- Aerial cableway Hartebeespoort Halfday tour: $153
- African Food Tasting Tour: $65
- Amapiano & Afrobeats Nightlife Experience in Johannesburg: $109
- Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria: $198
Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
- Tour of Discover the Blue Pearl of Morocco: $18
- Chefchaouen Tour with Aman: $20
- 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $22
- Paradise Akchour Waterfall God Bridge Adventure: $24
- The Real Customized 2-Hour Walking Experience: $24
- Chefchaouen Secrets: A Customized Walking Tour of the Blue Pearl: $25
- Gnawa Music Experience Live Guembri & Tea with Local: $29
- Painting Experience with the Local Artist Ayoub: $30
- 3-Hour Blue City Tour Souks, Shopping and Rooftop Chill: $30
- Private walking tour of Chefchaouen (The blue city): $32
- Chefchaouen Puzzle Quest Shared Adventure: $34
- 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJohannesburg $5.05Chefchaouen $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:
- Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg: $8.85
- Hop on Hop Off Johannesburg Pub Crawl: $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Johannesburg and Chefchaouen, we can see that Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Johannesburg or Chefchaouen?
Johannesburg has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Johannesburg and Chefchaouen, 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.