Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Bangalore?
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 Bangalore or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bangalore and Merzouga can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bangalore or Merzouga?
Bangalore
Bangalore is the capital city of the state of Karnataka, in India. It's also India's third largest city with a population of about 8.5 million. It's considered one of the most liveable cities in the country and was historically known for its many gardens and lush green spaces. Today those areas are all but gone, having given way to the growing population and sprawling metropolises. Bangalore is also the information technology hub of the country and is sometimes referred to as India's Silicon Valley.
Merzouga
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 Yoga Tours and Retreats in India, The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangalore $47Merzouga $22
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangalore is $47, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $22. 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 Bangalore and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangalore $18Merzouga $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangalore $36Merzouga $20
Compare Hotels in Bangalore and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Bangalore 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangalore $8.54Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore
Also for Bangalore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bangalore Airport (BLR) Private Transfer to Bangalore City/Hotels: $32
- Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer: $37
- Bengaluru City to Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR)- Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Mysore City Private Day Tour with Transfers: $67
- Wild Life Jeep Safari Tour at Bannerghatta with Private Transfer: $71
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bengaluru International Airport to Bangalore Hotels: $84
- Bangalore to Chennai Private Transfers: $135
- Bengaluru Airport Private Transfer Service: $233
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- Merzouga Luxury Camp & With Transfer included: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangalore or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Bangalore 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 dayBangalore $19Merzouga $10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pop-Up Dinner in Bangalore with Focus on Sustainable Food: $22
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $45
- Anglo-Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore by Award-Winning Author: $54
- Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience: $60
- Cook, Dine & Connect: Indian Home Cooking in Bengaluru: $70
- Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local: $78
- Private Bengaluru Food Walking Tour with Dinner: $99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Visit The Nomads, Gnawa Music, Rally In Dunes, Berber Pizza: $3.41
- Authentic Merzouga Desert Camp with Camel Ride, 4x4 & Dinner: $45
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $50
- Desert excursion with camel trek into the camp Dinner breakfast: $50
- Private trip 4x4 in Merzouga Lunch with Berber Pizza: $57
- Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $57
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $62
- Overnight At Luxury Desert Camp with Camel Ride and Dinner: $68
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Erfoud Desert Tour, Sunset, Dinner, Camel Ride, Visit the Nomads: $148
- From 2-Nights In Luxury Camp with Camel Trek & Dinner.: $170
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangalore $9.65Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bangalore Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Bangalore Heritage and Cultural Walking Tour: $12
- FLOWER and FRUIT market tour: $13
- Food Walk Tour Bangalore: $22
- Bangalore Private Tour: $35
- Hire a guide for full day Bangalore city tour with own transport: $38
- Experience Bangalore Evening City Walk Tour and Market Visit: $43
- Garden City Tour from Bengaluru: $48
- Sunshine Bangalore day tour, Lal Bagh & Tipu Sultan Fort: $49
- Private Walking Tour into the Oldest Local Market in Bengaluru: $49
- Authentic Shopping Experience in Bangalore for Souvenirs & Gifts: $49
- Filter Kaapi: A food walk by tourism ministry approved company: $50
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 1 Hour Merzouga Buggy Desert Tour: $114
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp: $3.41
- 1 hour Quad in the Sahara: Merzouga Off Roading Experience: Nature & Wildlife: $78
- 2 Hour Merzouga Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Dunes: $199
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $37
- 2-Days Merzouga tour from Errachidia: $200
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $43
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek: $112
- 3 Days Merzouga Tours From Marrakech & back Group & Private: $159
- 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $284
- 4×4 Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $34
- 4x4 tours in Merzouga: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangalore $7.99Merzouga -
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangalore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bangalore:
- Pub Crawl in Bengaluru - A lovely private evening experience with a local: $35
- Bangalore The Original Pub Crawl Tour: $45
- Pub Crawl & Nightlife Exploration in Bangalore from 8 PM to 1 AM: $76
- Brews of Bengaluru- Pub Crawl: $95
- Bangalore Wine Trails: Grover Zampa Vineyard & Wine Tasting: $161
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangalore and Merzouga, we can see that Bangalore is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bangalore 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 Bangalore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangalore 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 Bangalore Expensive? and Is Merzouga Expensive?.
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.