Which place is cheaper, Rabat 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 Rabat 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.
While not high on the tourist destination list, Rabat is a quiet gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture and palm-lined streets. This political capital is a laid-back, pleasant alternative to the more cosmopolitan Casablanca.
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat plus the city of Temera are home to a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 million.
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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 Rabat is $44. 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 Rabat in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Rabat 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
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 Rabat, we can see that Amritsar is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amritsar is in Asia and Rabat 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 Rabat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rabat 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 Rabat.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amritsar Expensive? and Is Rabat Expensive?.
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 52% larger than the population of Amritsar. When comparing the sizes of Amritsar and Rabat, 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.
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Both Rabat and Amritsar during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amritsar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. Amritsar usually gets more rain in July than Rabat. Amritsar gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amritsar. In the summer, Amritsar often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Amritsar gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 315 hours of full sun.
Amritsar can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Amritsar is generally a little warmer than Rabat. Daily temperatures in Amritsar average around 33°C (91°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amritsar and Rabat. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amritsar year-round. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Amritsar usually receives less rain than Rabat. Amritsar gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In Amritsar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amritsar usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Rabat during autumn. Amritsar gets 252 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 234 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Amritsar is a little warmer than Rabat in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amritsar averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Rabat fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
The winter brings many poeple to Amritsar as well as Rabat. Amritsar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
Amritsar usually gets less rain in January than Rabat. Amritsar gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Amritsar often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Rabat. Amritsar gets 181 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 182 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Amritsar is around the same temperature as Rabat. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amritsar in January average around 14°C (58°F), and Rabat averages at about 13°C (56°F).
Both Rabat and Amritsar are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amritsar throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Amritsar usually receives less rain than Rabat. Amritsar gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Rabat. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. Amritsar usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Rabat during spring. Amritsar gets 265 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 255 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amritsar is generally much warmer than Rabat. Daily temperatures in Amritsar average around 28°C (83°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Amritsar | Rabat | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Apr | 28°C (83°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
May | 33°C (91°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Jun | 35°C (96°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 178 mm (7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
Dec | 16°C (60°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |