Which place is cheaper, Bari or Merzouga?
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 Merzouga or Bari?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Bari, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Merzouga or Bari?
Merzouga
Let's say you want to truly get away. I don't mean putting your ear buds in on some beach with a stronger on the next chair over. I mean really get away, and find yourself deserted. Merzouga, Morocco lets you do just that. This land of sand dune after sand dune is ideal for anyone yearning to ride a camel to the ends of civilization. And you'll find plenty of options to get here with a tour, or even on your own.
Bari
Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Historical Tours in Italy, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy.
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Merzouga Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerzouga $24Bari $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $24, while the average daily cost in Bari is $161. 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 Merzouga and Bari in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $11Bari $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $22Bari $172
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Bari
Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Bari? 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: Merzouga Hotel Prices and Bari Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merzouga -Bari $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:
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Train to Lecce$52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari
Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bari Cruise Port to Bari Intl Airport (BRI) - Departure Private Transfer: $59
- Bari Cruise Port to Bari hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- Private Transfer from Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port: $71
- Bari Cruise Port to Polignano Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $73
- Polignano hotels to Bari Cruise Port Departure Private Transfer: $73
- Private Airport to Matera Transfer: $78
- Private one way transfer from/to airport to/from hotel in Bari: $84
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Noicattaro: $106
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Molfetta: $115
- Bari Cruise Port to Bari hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $117
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Bisceglie: $142
- Private Transfers from Bari Airport: $143
Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Bari?
Prices for flights to both Bari and Merzouga 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 dayMerzouga $11Bari $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $47
- From 1 Night in the luxury camp. Camel ride and dinner: $60
- Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $60
- Merzouga Luxury AC Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $66
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $66
- Private Trip By Jeep In Merzouga Desert, Lunch with Berber Pizza: $90
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Typical Food Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:
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Dinner$52
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Coffee$2.35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari
For Bari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bari Sunset and Tapas: Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $43
- Street food tour of Polignano a Mare: $48
- Polignano : Typical Cooking Class with Aperitif and wine included: $70
- Apulian Cooking Class with Aperitif and Wine in Polignano a Mare: $78
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Bari: $82
- Bari : Nonna’s cooking class – Apulian Focaccia & Orecchiette: $83
- Experience Cooking Pasta in Polignano a Mare: $84
- cooking class of fresh pasta capunti and sweet rosé: $90
- Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $90
- Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better: $90
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Altamura: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castellana Grotte with Show Cooking: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Bari $10
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 3 hour Jeep Tour in Merzouga Desert : $119
- Overnight Sahara Tours luxury camp : $72
- Private Desert Tour and Visit to Nomadic Families: $108
- 1 Hour Merzouga Buggy Desert Tour: $143
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy Experience: $153
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $66
- 1 hour Quad in the Sahara: Merzouga Off Roading Experience: Nature & Wildlife: $82
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck : $179
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $116
- 2-Days Merzouga tour from Errachidia: $200
- 2-Night Desert Camp Experience with Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $140
- 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert Of Merzouga: $118
Tours and Activities in Bari
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.
- Tour "Hunt for the treasures of Bari": $3.58
- Puglia Adventure: Self-Guided Treasures of Southern Italy: $9.55
- Bari Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
- Bari City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Olive Oil Private Tour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Altamura: $24
- Walking tour Trani : $30
- 2 Hour Tour in Medieval Bari: $30
- POLIGNANO Kayak Tour + swimming stop in cave: $30
- Polignano a Mare Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling Mar y Sol: $36
- Bari Walking tour in small group : $36
- Bari Walking City Tour: $38
- Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMerzouga -Bari $15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:
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Beer$2.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Bari
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bari:
- TRANI Wine Tours: Flavors of Puglia: $57
- Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting: $86
- Alberobello Locorotondo and Wine Tasting - Guided Tour From Bari: $169
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Bari, we can see that Bari is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Merzouga is in Africa and Bari 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 Merzouga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Merzouga 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 Bari would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bari than you might in Merzouga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Merzouga Expensive? and Is Bari Expensive?.
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.