Which place is cheaper, Venice 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 Venice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Venice, 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 Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerzouga $24Venice $324
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $24, while the average daily cost in Venice is $324. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $11Venice $140
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $22Venice $280
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Venice? 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 Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merzouga -Venice $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass$19
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Vaporetto Ride$7.63
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1 Day Travel Card$21
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$118
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ljubljana: Bus transfer from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport: $33
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Departure Transfer: $47
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival Transfer: $47
- Venice Shared Arrival Transfer: Marittima Cruise Port to Central Venice: $47
- Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port: $47
- Private transfers from and to Opatija with Mercedes car or van: $60
- Private transfer chauffeur service, from Venice airport to the main car terminal: $61
- Private transfer, chauffeur service, from Venice Marco Polo airport to Mestre: $61
- Private transfer, chauffeur service, from Venice Marco Polo airport to Mira: $61
- Private transfer, chauffeur service, from Treviso airport to Mestre: $65
- Venice, Cruise Port to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $69
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Venice, cruise port - Arrival Private Transfer: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 $11Venice $131
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 Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.69
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Gelato$7.04
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$9.27
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Expresso$2.29
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Slice of Pizza$2.62
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $39
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $53
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $57
- Secret Street Food Tour of Venice in 2,5 hours: $57
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $59
- Venetian Dinner: $74
- Tiramisu Cooking Class & Brunch in Venice – Make, Eat, and Enjoy!: $78
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $84
- Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $90
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $90
- Venetian Secrets 3 course Cooking Class and Unlimited Prosecco: $94
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Belluno: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Venice $118
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride$18
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$9.39
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$94
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$19
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.52
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The Glass Museum in Murano$9.39
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Self Guided Tour of Venice's Best Kept Secrets: $3.57
- Venice Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
- Venice Interactive City Tour: $8.36
- A Self-Guided Tour Around Venice's Castello District: $8.99
- Holy Heist Self-Guided Adventure & Walking Game: $9.26
- Venice City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Murano Island Self Guided Audio Tour with an APP: $9.99
- Venice Haunted Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Medieval Canals and Fountains: A Treviso Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- San Marco and San Polo Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour in Venice : $10
- St Mark Basilica , Venice Hosted Ticket with Audio Guide: $11
- St Marks Basilica Ticket and Self Guided Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMerzouga -Venice $29
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine$6.10
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Beer$5.75
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $30
- Natural Wine Tasting in the heart of the Prosecco Hills: $33
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $43
- Venice Cicchetti, Spritz and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $62
- Venice Wine Tasting and Contemporary Art: $78
- 2 Hour Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $78
- Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice: $105
- Rialto Market Food and Wine Tasting Guided Tour in Venice: $112
- Eat like a Local: Venice Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Evening Tour : $118
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Cicchetti with a Local Guide: $130
- From Prosecco Full Experience with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $167
- Prosecco Wine Tour. Half-day. From Venice: $170
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
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