Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Asilah?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Asilah and Cape Town 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.
Spend your summers like the rich and famous with a trip to Asilah, Morocco. With pristine, white buildings and wrought-iron windows, this gorgeous city still holds the traditions from a time when it was under Spanish rule. The town remains rather quiet for most of the year, with a population surge in the summer months. Beaches are packed and there are tourists as far as the eye can see. If you're not a fan of crowds, consider visiting in the spring or fall when the weather is nice, but the tourists are gone.
Picture your travel bucket list. Is Cape Town on it? Yes, most people dream of visiting the "Mother City" of South Africa. As one of the most iconic places in the world, Cape Town is a world-class cosmopolitan city full of bustling nightlife, historical backdrops and a large gay community.
Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa with seasons turned upside down. In the southern hemisphere they experience the summer from December to February. During these months days can be hot and dry so be sure to gather in the shade and wear plenty of sunscreen. The winter from June to August is full of rainy days and cold nights.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Camping Tours in South Africa, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in South Africa.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Asilah is $66, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $96. 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 Asilah and Cape Town in more detail.
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Also for Asilah, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Asilah:
For Cape Town, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Asilah.
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Also in Cape Town, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asilah and Cape Town, we can see that Cape Town is more expensive. And not only is Asilah much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Asilah would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Asilah 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 Cape Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cape Town than you might in Asilah.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Asilah Expensive? and Is Cape Town Expensive?.
Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Asilah. When comparing the sizes of Asilah and Cape Town, 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.
Cape Town has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Asilah experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Asilah and Cape Town. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Asilah year-round.
In July, Asilah is generally a little warmer than Cape Townin January. Daily temperatures in Asilah average around 24°C (74°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cape Town this time of the year. In Asilah, it's very sunny this time of the year. Asilah usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cape Town during summer. Asilah gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 338 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Asilah usually receives less rain than Cape Townin January. Asilah gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Asilah as well as Cape Town. Asilah attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Asilah is a little warmer than Cape Town in the autumn. The daily temperature in Asilah averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Cape Town fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cape Town. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asilah this time of the year. In the autumn, Asilah often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cape Townin April. Asilah gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 233 hours of full sun.
Asilah usually gets more rain in October than Cape Townin April. Asilah gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Cape Town and Asilah are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Asilah throughout the year.
In the winter, Asilah is around the same temperature as Cape Town. Typically, the winter temperatures in Asilah in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Cape Town averages at about 13°C (55°F)in July.
Asilah usually receives less sunshine than Cape Town during winter. Asilah gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 193 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Asilah. In January, Asilah usually receives more rain than Cape Townin July. Asilah gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Cape Town and Asilah during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Asilah because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Asilah is generally around the same temperature as Cape Townin October. Daily temperatures in Asilah average around 15°C (60°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Cape Town, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Asilah. In the spring, Asilah often gets less sunshine than Cape Townin October. Asilah gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 278 hours of full sun.
Asilah usually gets more rain in April than Cape Townin October. Asilah gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Asilah | Cape Town | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
May | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |