Which place is cheaper, Como 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 Como?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Como, 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 Como?
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.
Como
At the foot of the jagged cliffs of the Alps lies an expanse of shimmering waters made a golden white by the sun and pockmarked by sailors. Its blue waters beckon you to come forth and dive deep into the mystic body of Lago di Como, or Lake Como. With an area of 146 square kilometers, Lake Como is the third largest lake in Italy, right after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. The lake was originally named by the Romans after the city of Comum, now presently called Como. Lake Como is shaped into an inverted "Y," with towns like Como, Lecco, Bellagio, Menaggio and Lierna situated around it.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rome, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Rome.
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Merzouga Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerzouga $24Como $302
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $24, while the average daily cost in Como is $302. 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 Como in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $11Como $172
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $22Como $344
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Como
Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Como? 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 Como Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merzouga -Como $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Como
Also for Como, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Como to Malpensa Airport Milan (MXP) - Departure Private Transfer: $131
- Cernobbio to Malpensa Milan Airport (MXP) - Departure Private Transfer: $155
- Private Transfer up to 8 pax from Como to Milano: $203
- From Como to Milan hotels - Private Transfer: $209
- Bellagio to Malpensa Airport Milan (MXP) - Departure Private Transfer: $212
- Luxury private transfer from Bellagio to Malpensa airport: $238
- From Milan center : Private 1-Way Transfer to Como: $250
- Private Transfer: Lake Como to Milan Airport MXP by Luxury Van: $272
Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Como?
Prices for flights to both Como 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 $11Como $122
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Como
For Como, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Lecco with Show Cooking: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Cernobbio with Show Cooking: $131
- Cesarine: Como Show Cooking & Dining Experience at Local's Home: $131
- Experience Cooking Class in Como: $143
- Neapolitan DOC Pizza Class And Cooking in a Wood Oven at a Local's house: $161
- Cooking lessons in a nineteenth-century restaurant in the heart of Como: $179
- Private Cooking Class in Bologna: $180
- Cesarine: Pizza & Tiramisu Feast in Como: $214
- Traditional Cooking Class with Views of Lake Como and the Alps : $221
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Cernobbio: $227
- Lecco Bike Tour & Pizza Lunch: $233
- Lasagna Masterclass in Learn the Art of Traditional Cooking: $233
Entertainment
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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 Como
For Como, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Como Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.12
- Lake Como Essentials: Culture, Nature, and Villages Tour: $9.53
- Forte Montecchio Nord Entrance Ticket: $12
- Lake Self-Guided Walking Tour - Downtown Como: $24
- Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience in Lake Como Bellagio: $41
- Boat Tour on Lake Como : 1-hour shared boat tour: $54
- Guided City Tour & Lake Cruise: $58
- Boat Tour: Lake Como Shared : $60
- Lake Como : Shared Boat Tour and Aperitif with Prosecco: $66
- Nativity Hiking Tour: from Tremezzina to Villa Balbianello: $78
- Best of Lake Como Experience from Milan, Cruise and Landscapes: $79
- Como city and its History Exclusive Walking Tour (1 h from Milan): $84
Alcohol
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Sample the Local Flavors in Como
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Como:
- Wine Tasting with Food Pairing at Lake Como: $58
- Domaso: Wine Tasting at the Winery on Como Lake: $66
- Lecco Wine Tasting experience: $89
- Panoramic Wine Tasting in Bellagio area: $143
- Wine Tastings with Chef Luigi Gandola: $147
- Top Italian Wine Tasting & Food Como Lake: $179
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Como, we can see that Como 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 Como 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 Como would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Como 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 Como 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.