Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Amritsar?
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 Amritsar or Essaouira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Amritsar and Essaouira can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Amritsar or Essaouira?
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Photography Tours in India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmritsar $59Essaouira $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Amritsar is $59, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $60. 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 Amritsar and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmritsar $20Essaouira $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmritsar $40Essaouira $56
Compare Hotels in Amritsar and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Amritsar or Essaouira? 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: Amritsar Hotel Prices and Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amritsar $14Essaouira $2.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $78
- Private Transfer from Amritsar to Amritsar Raja Sansi (ATQ) Airport: $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- "Essaouira to Agafay Desert Marrakech: Exclusive Private Transfer: $93
- Essaouira Airport Private Transfer: $34
- Essaouira P13: 2h quad + 2h camel free transfer: $92
- Essaouira P17: Quad ride dunes beaches free transfer.: $34
- Essaouira P1: Quad ride / family & friends (free transfer): $34
- Essaouira P3: Quad and Buggy tour beach dunes free transfer: $34
- Essaouira private transfer from Essaouira city to Agadir airport (AGA): $136
- Essaouira to Marrakech:Private Transfer for a Hassle-Free Journey: $72
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $40
- From Agadir : Day in Essaouira with Transfer: $33
- Marrakech : Private Transfer from or to Marrakech Airoport: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Amritsar or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Amritsar 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 dayAmritsar $28Essaouira $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Agra: Guided Street Food Tour w/ Private Transportation: $20
- Amritsar Food Tour: $28
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.50
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Breakfast Crepes$0.53
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Fish for Lunch$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $47
- Moroccan cooking class in Essaouira city: $52
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $52
- Sidi Kaouki Sunset Walk and Berber Tent Dinner by Atlantic: $52
- Al Aaila Farm Moroccan Natural And Healthy Cooking Experience: $58
- Essaouira Family Dinner Experience: $65
- Essaouira Street Food Tour: $69
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $70
- Essaouira Walking Food Tour: $70
- Essaouira Cooking Class: $76
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $213
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $216
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amritsar $13Essaouira $13
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Tour! City Tour , Village Tour, Food n Heritage Walk Tour: $106
- A Day Trip of Amritsar Golden City from Delhi with Flight Tickets: $59
- Agra : Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Tour With Skip-the-Line Entry: $6.76
- Agra: Agra Fort and Baby Taj Private Tour with Pickup & Drop: $15
- Amritsar - Half day City tour (In & Around Golden Temple): $37
- Amritsar 1 Day Guided Tour-Golden Temple, Jalliawala Bagh, Wagah: $47
- Amritsar 1 Day Sightseeing with Wagah Border: $31
- Amritsar 1 Day Tour, Golden Temple with Wagah Border: $29
- Amritsar 1 Day Tour: Golden Temple, Jalianwala Bagh, Wagah Border: $48
- Amritsar City Tour: $204
- Amritsar City Tour ( EXCLUDING WAGAH BORDER): $48
- Amritsar City Tour ( Including Wagah Border Ceremony): $54
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Essaouira to Marrakech Supratours bus tickets: $18
- Essaouira Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Buggy Adventure: $22
- Scenic Horseback Adventure Along Essaouira’s Beaches: $25
- Sunset Horse Ride Experience in Essaouira: $34
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $34
- Essaouira P6: Cape Sim quad bike tour: $34
- Quad Adventure in 1 Hour: $34
- Essaouira Experience Bike Quad: $41
- Essaouira 2-Hour Camel Adventure Ride: $41
- Wingfoil Experience in Essaouira with Bleuryde Watersports: $50
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $52
- Essaouira Dar Sultan Palace Horseback Tour Experience: $52
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmritsar $12Essaouira $9.82
When comparing the travel costs between Amritsar and Essaouira, we can see that Essaouira is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Amritsar is in Asia and Essaouira is in Africa, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amritsar Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amritsar or Essaouira?
Amritsar has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Amritsar and Essaouira, 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.
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.