Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Paros?
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 Paros or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Paros and Ait Ben Haddou. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Paros or Ait Ben Haddou?
Paros
A popular vacation destination for visitors to the Greek islands, Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades group. It is characterized by beautiful Mediterranean beaches and charming seaside villages.
Ait Ben Haddou
Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Paros Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayParos €154Ait Ben Haddou €82
The average daily cost (per person) in Paros is €154, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is €82. 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 Paros and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParos €53Ait Ben Haddou €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParos €106Ait Ben Haddou €48
Compare Hotels in Paros and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Paros or Ait Ben Haddou? 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: Paros Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paros €37Ait Ben Haddou €27
Is it cheaper to fly into Paros or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Paros 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 dayParos €77Ait Ben Haddou €38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paros
For Paros, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cretan Cooking Class and Dinner: Evening in a Rethymno Home : $126
- Cooking Class with Greek Meal & Wine: $127
- Cooking Class Sunset Dinner and Tour in Paros Farm : $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paros €22Ait Ben Haddou €27
Tours and Activities in Paros
For Paros, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Bar and Game Room Experience on Paros Island: $72
- Paros Bus Island Tour: $74
- Full Day Bus Tour in Paros and Antiparos Islands from Paros : $75
- Half Day Cruise Explore Paros Antiparos and Despotiko : $78
- Paros Island Tour: $78
- Half Day Sea Tours Blue Lagoon Sea Caves Antiparos Alyki port: $78
- Paros Half Day Wooden Boat Sea Tours in Parikia Bay or Sunset: $85
- Cruise to Iraklia and Koufonisi from Paros: $90
- Sea Sunset Tour in the Bay of Naousa - Paros: $92
- Paros Half Day Boat Tour from Naoussa port and Bay . : $92
- Sea Sunset Tour on sailing boat in Parikia Bay - Paros: $93
- Full Day Cruise to Delos and Mykonos Islands from Paros: $96
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParos €25Ait Ben Haddou €5.79
Sample the Local Flavors in Paros
Also in Paros, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Paros Wine Tasting at a Local Winery: $42
- 4-Hour Tour of Paros Wine Tasting: $179
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paros and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Paros is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paros is in Europe and Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa, 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 Ait Ben Haddou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Paros would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paros than you might in Ait Ben Haddou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paros Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou 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.