Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Amritsar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Amritsar and Merzouga 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.
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.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Photography Tours in India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Amritsar is $53, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $17. 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 Merzouga in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Amritsar or Merzouga? 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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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Amritsar:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amritsar and Merzouga, we can see that Amritsar is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amritsar is in Asia and Merzouga 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 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 Amritsar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amritsar 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 Amritsar Expensive? and Is Merzouga Expensive?.