A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Zagora vs. Milan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Zagora or Milan?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Zagora or Milan? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Zagora or Milan?

Zagora

A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.

Milan

Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Milan or Zagora?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Zagora is $66, while the average daily cost in Milan is $229. 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 Zagora and Milan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Zagora $40
    Milan $113
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Zagora $80
    Milan $226
Compare Hotels in Zagora and Milan

Looking for a hotel in Zagora or Milan? 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.

Hotels in Zagora


Hotels in Milan


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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: Zagora Hotel Prices and Milan Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Zagora $1.58
    Milan $41

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:


  • Train to Airport
    $8.21
  • Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)
    $26
  • Taxi From Airport
    $106
  • Public Transit Day Pass
    $5.28
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $8.36

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan

Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Linate Airport to/from Milan Central Station Transfer: $5.83
  • Lake Como: Train Transfer to/from Milan with Scenic Views: $7.00
  • Bergamo Airport Transfer: $11
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): Transfer to/from Milan Center: $12
  • Bus Transfer from/to Bergamo Airport: $12
  • Transfer Milan city center - Malpensa airport: $13
  • One-way Train Transfer to/from Peschiera del Garda: $15
  • Serravalle Designer Outlet Roundtrip Bus Transfer: $29
  • Luxury Private Night Transfer from Linate Airport to Milan: $60
  • Luxury Private Night Transfer from Milan to Linate Airport: $60
  • Milan City Departure Private Transfer to Milan Linate LIN by Car: $83
  • From Private 1-Way Transfer to Linate airport: $93

Is it cheaper to fly into Zagora or Milan?

Prices for flights to both Milan and Zagora 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Zagora $25
    Milan $79

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagora

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagora.

  • Morocco Cooking Class Tour with local market visit : $39

Typical Food Prices in Milan

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:


  • Snack at Train Station
    $10
  • Restaurant Pizza
    $7.74
  • Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)
    $32
  • Three Course Dinner (for Two)
    $75
  • Cappuccino
    $1.91

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan

For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
  • Milan Street Food Tour and City Sightseeing with Local Guide: $42
  • Delicious Food Tour and City Center Sightseeing: $46
  • International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $48
  • Street Food Tour with Tastings and Local Guide: $49
  • Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $49
  • only in ITALIAN - International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $49
  • Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $50
  • Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine: $66
  • Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $66
  • Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $67
  • Food Tour with Wine Tasting in Milan: $68

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Zagora $3.16
    Milan $36

Tours and Activities in Zagora

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:

  • 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $149
  • Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $235
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $179
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride : $191

Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan

For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Stairs to Duomo Rooftop
    $8.21

Tours and Activities in Milan

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.

  • Milan's Best-Kept Secrets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $1.17
  • Self Guided Tours In Milan With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
  • The Empire and Art Tour of Milan with Self Guided Mobile App: $4.62
  • Milan Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.78
  • Milan Catch the Unicorn: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
  • Milan Highlights Self guided scavenger hunt and Walking Tour: $5.96
  • Stories of the Fashion Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Milan: $6.99
  • Branca Tower Entrance Ticket: $7.00
  • Royal Self-Guided Story Puzzle Adventure: $7.16
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $7.16
  • Milano Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $7.17
  • Duomo Milan Cathedral Walking Tour with Audioguide (no ticket): $8.35

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Zagora -
    Milan $28

Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:


  • Cocktail at a Bar
    $9.85
  • Beer
    $3.93

Sample the Local Flavors in Milan

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:

  • Milan Pub Crawl Party with Free Shots and Drink Deals by Riviera: $30
  • Guided Riviera Bar Crawl with Free Shots: $37
  • Wine Tasting Experience with Platter at Winelovers: $44
  • Wine Tasting Experience: $48
  • Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $52
  • Wine Tasting Experience in Milan City Center: $54
  • Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $57
  • Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $59
  • Wine Tasting Experience - Urban Cellar: $60
  • Fun Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $76
  • Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $96
  • Milan Oltrepo Pavese Vineyards Grape Stomping and Wine Tasting: $96


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zagora and Milan, we can see that Milan is more expensive. And not only is Zagora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zagora is in Africa and Milan 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 Zagora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagora 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 Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan than you might in Zagora.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zagora Expensive? and Is Milan Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Zagora or Milan?

Milan has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Zagora and Milan, 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.