Which place is cheaper, Tangier 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 Tangier?
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 Tangier 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 Tangier?
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.
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 Adventure Tours to South Africa, The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, 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 dayJohannesburg $115Tangier $84
The average daily cost (per person) in Johannesburg is $115, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $84. 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 Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJohannesburg $58Tangier $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJohannesburg $116Tangier $52
Compare Hotels in Johannesburg and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Johannesburg 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: Johannesburg Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Johannesburg $17Tangier $26
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:
- Transfers Between OR Tambo and Pilanesburg : $211
- JHB: Lesedi Cultural Village Tour TRANSFER&ENTRANCE INCLUDED: $159
- Kwa Maritane Transfer and Game Drive Package: $156
- Abseiling & Return Transfer Included Lanseria: $145
- Johannesburg Quad Biking & Return Transfer: Haartebeespoort: $145
- Go Karting & Transfer to Lanseria Included: $145
- Private Airport Transfer: $131
- Private Transfer from Johannesburg O.R.Tambo Airport(JNB) to Johannesburg hotels: $125
- Pilanesberg Transfers: $121
- Private Transfers from Airport to Hotel/Game Lodge: $116
- Airport Transfer with City & Soweto Tour: $108
- Gold Reef City Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer: $100
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfers; Tanger Port - Tanger: $11
- Tangier Airport or Port Transfer – Private, Reliable, Fast: $15
- Private Transfer From Ferry Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $20
- One-Way Airport Transfer Tangier Ibn Battuta to City Center: $22
- Transfer from Tangier airport to Tangier: $24
- Tangier Private Transfers: $25
- Private Transfer: Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to Tangier: $28
- Tangier Private Transfer from Airport , Port and Train Station: $28
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $30
- One way Tangier Airport Private Transfer (TNG): $30
- Airport Transfer to Tanger City : $30
- Private Transfer from Tangier Cruise Port to Tangier City Hotels: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Johannesburg or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier 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 $31Tangier $39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
- Zulu Food Cooking & Dining Experience with a local Chef: $85
- Pan-African Cooking & Dinning Experience: $96
- Johannesburg Culture and Food Tour: $98
- Zulu Food Cooking and Dining Experience with a local Chef: $106
- Johannesburg Culture and food tour: $107
- Lesedi Cultural Village Tour with Lunch or Dinner : $119
- Pan African Cooking Class & Dinning Experience : $131
- Lesedi Cultural Village with lunch or dinner cultural food: $133
- Soweto Township Tour With African food tour: $145
- Rooftop Bar, Dinner and Clubbing (Amapiano): $217
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.88
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: $65
- Tangier Food Tour : A Delicious Walking Adventure: $67
- Taste of Morocco Guided Food Tour in Tangier: $71
- Cooking and eating with a local family: $77
- Tangier food tour : $77
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $79
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $79
- Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $81
- Tangier Food Tour: $83
- Taste of Morocco Guided Food Tour in Tangier: $83
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $83
- The Food tour of Tangier: $84
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Johannesburg $23Tangier $22
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: $244
- 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 Glamping Budget Adventure: $487
- 2-Day Kruger National Park Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $1,010
- 5 Days 4 Nights Safari Tour In Madikwe And Pilanersbeg: $2,402
- 6 Days Johannesburg and Kruger National Park Tour: $1,737
- Aerial cableway Hartebeespoort Halfday tour: $154
- African Safari in Pilanesberg National Park - 1 day adventure: $136
- Amapiano & Afrobeats Nightlife Experience in Johannesburg: $110
- Apartheid Museum & Soweto Tour: $133
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- Alchemist Quest Experience in Tarifa: $5.96
- Tangier City Tour Bus Hop On - Hop Off: $16
- Authentic Tangier on Foot: Unforgettable Walking Tour: $20
- Cap Spartel and Hercules Cave 3H Tour with Camel ride: $27
- 3 Hours Private Tour Of Tangier Visit traditional shops.: $33
- 3 Hours Small Group Guided Tour of Tangier: $35
- Tangier Coastal Hiking Adventure: $35
- Full Thousand and One Nights Experience Tour: $36
- Tangier on Foot: A Guided Walking Tour: $40
- Hercules Caves, Cap Spartel & Camel Ride Experience: $42
- Tangier Old Town Walking Tour: $42
- Enjoy a Free Self-Guided Tour Of Blue City Chefchaouen: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJohannesburg $5.05Tangier $12
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: $8.92
- Wine Tasting: $12
- Hop on Hop Off Johannesburg Pub Crawl: $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Johannesburg and Tangier, we can see that Johannesburg is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 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 Tangier.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Johannesburg Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Johannesburg or Tangier?
Johannesburg has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Johannesburg 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.
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.