Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Beijing?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beijing or Rabat?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Beijing 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.
Where Should I go: Beijing or Rabat?
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and, with 21.5 million people, it is the second most populated city in the world after Shanghai. It is a city that keeps pockets of its history hidden in old neighborhoods or back alleys, despite the constant change and modernization that goes on around it. As the capital city of China, there is plenty of history and culture. You can still get yourself lost in one of the last remaining hutongs, which are old neighborhoods that remain untouched by the city's modernization. The alleys that weave between the old homes are lined with drying clothes, corner markets, and people going about their daily lives the way they have for centuries. Surrounding these hutongs you'll find modern buildings and a booming economy, all threatening to destroying these last bits of Beijing's history. Beijing offers a glimpse into a microcosm that represents the entire country of China. Make sure you give yourself enough time in China to truly experience Beijing. You can pass a lot of time soaking up life in the city, which remains as diverse as the country it resides within.
Rabat
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeijing $78Rabat $45
The average daily cost (per person) in Beijing is $78, while the average daily cost in Rabat is $45. 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 Beijing and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeijing $40Rabat $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeijing $80Rabat $56
Compare Hotels in Beijing and Rabat
Looking for a hotel in Beijing or Rabat? 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: Rabat Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beijing $7.92Rabat $2.18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Beijing
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Beijing:
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Taxi$4.84
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Train from Airport for Two$7.09
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Taxi to Hotel$8.51
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2 Metro Passes$2.27
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Metro$0.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beijing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Beijing:
- Private Beijing Downtown Transfer for 10 hours Up to 30pax: $850
- Private Beijing Downtown Transfer for 10 hours Up to 15pax: $490
- Private Beijing Downtown Transfer for 10 hours Up to 5pax: $323
- Beijing Layover Tour with Hutong, Temple of Heaven and Airport Transfer: $296
- Beijing Golden Mask And Peking Opera Tour With Transfer: $288
- Beijing Private Transfer: Mutianyu Great Wall Slow-Paced Visit: $280
- Private Transfer to Beidaihe Summer Resort from Beijing: $272
- Private Transfer To Guyaju Ancient Cave(With Options): $269
- 1 Day Pass for Universal Beijing and Private Transfer Package: $265
- Private Transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with A Guide: $259
- Beijing Great Wall and Imperial Palace Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $256
- 1-Day Bejing Layover Tour:Mutianyu Great Wall,Forbidden City & Airport Transfers: $250
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
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Taxi to Sale$3.61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Rabat To Fez: $111
- "Rabat to Marrakech Private Transfer: Smooth and Comfortable": $130
- Best Private Transfer services: Rabat to Fez : $96
- One-Way Transfer from Fez to Rabat via volubilis & meknes : $202
- One-Way Transfer from Rabat to Fez via meknes & volubilis : $202
- Private Departure Transfer from Rabat to Casablanca Airport: $50
- Private Transfer From Rabat Airport to Casablanca : $57
- Private Transfer From Rabat Airport to Rabat City: $15
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Asilah: $279
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Bouznika: $89
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Casablanca: $167
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to El Jadida: $268
Is it cheaper to fly into Beijing or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat and Beijing 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 dayBeijing $20Rabat $13
Typical Food Prices in Beijing
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Beijing:
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Popcorn$0.85
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Hot Pot Dinner$7.09
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Dumpling Breakfast for Two$2.84
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Watermelon$1.99
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Peking Duck Dinner for 2$17
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Two Popsicles$0.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beijing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Beijing.
- Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef : $20
- Online Cooking Class Handmade Noodles by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Kungpao Chicken: $20
- Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets w/ Optional Dinner or Transfer: $48
- Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show &Dinner: $54
- Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $55
- Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $55
- Beijing Gulou Night Market Food Tour: $68
- Gulou (the Drum Tower) of Beijing Dinner & Beer Walking Tour: $68
- Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings: $75
- discovery more Beijing back street evening food tour with locals : $79
- Acrobatic Show with Peking Duck Dinner Private Tour: $80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Join Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $50
- Walking Food Tour: $75
- Cooking Class in a Family Home: $76
- Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $77
- Rabat Family Cooking Class: $81
- Night Tour River Sunset Boat Ride & Moroccan Dinner: $97
- Rabat Night Tour with River Sunset Boat Ride & Moroccan Dinner : $100
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in Rabat with a Local Family: $110
- Private Market Tour and Authentic Moroccan Cooking Lesson with a Rabat Local: $120
- Gourmet Cooking Class in Rabat: $189
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beijing $25Rabat $2.94
Typical Entertainment Prices in Beijing
Here are a few typical costs in Beijing for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Summer Palace for Two$8.51
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Two Opera Tickets$60
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Temple of Heaven Park Entrance (for 2)$9.93
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Forbidden City (for 2)$17
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Forbidden City Tickets$17
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Audio Guides at Forbidden City$11
Tours and Activities in Beijing
Here are a few actual costs in Beijing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Day Mutianyu Great Wall and Beijing Airport Drop off Tour: $235
- All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour: $188
- All Inclusive Private Tour: Juyongguan Greatwall, Sacred Road, MingTombs : $176
- Beijing 2 Summer Palace Private Garden Tour: $140
- Beijing Art Tour: Seeing Fantastic Ming Murals at Fa Hai Temple : $220
- Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall with English Driver : $121
- Beijing Private Tour of Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, Bird's Nest and Water Cube: $297
- BusDa:Morning Shared Temple of Heaven Tour : $28
- China Art Museum and 798 Art Zone Private Tour: $137
- Forbidden City Tour : $110
- Full Day Private Tour Incredible Beijing City Highlights: $179
- Lama temple -Confucius temple - DongYue temple Private Cultural Tour: $156
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- SUP Adventure Rabat (kayaking, stand up paddle , boating) VIP: $15
- Private Half-Day Exploration Tour of Rabat in a Green Taxi: $28
- Private Traditional Hammam Experience in Rabat Medina: $28
- private Tour between the monuments of Rabat City : $45
- Rabat tour ;Small Group Guided Walking tour in the City of Light: $45
- Rabat old Medina ,Hassan Tower and Kasbah Oudaya Walking tour : $45
- Private Boat Tour of the Bouregreg River, a Traditional Boat: $45
- Private Walking Guided Cultural Stroll with Licensed Tour Expert: $53
- Private Cultural Walking Tour of Rabat with Licensed Tour Guide: $55
- Rabat Guided Biking Tour: $60
- Private Boat Guided Tour in Rabat: $60
- Private Guided City Walking Tour: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeijing $12Rabat -
Sample the Local Flavors in Beijing
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Beijing:
- Beijing Brewery Bike Tour: $99
- Evening Food Private Tour with Brewery Taproom Hopping at Slow Boat in Beijing: $110
- Private Tour-Drum Tower, Hutong Food Taste and Local Brewery Beer: $120
- Full Day Private Chateau Changyu Wine Tour from Beijing: $165
- 5-Hour Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour from Beijing: $178
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beijing and Rabat, we can see that Beijing is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beijing 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 Beijing would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Beijing 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 Beijing Expensive? and Is Rabat Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beijing or Rabat?
Beijing has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Rabat. When comparing the sizes of Beijing 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.
When is the best time to visit Beijing or Rabat?
Beijing has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Rabat experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Beijing or Rabat in the Summer?
Both Rabat and Beijing during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Beijing because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
In July, Beijing is generally a little warmer than Rabat. Daily temperatures in Beijing average around 27°C (80°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beijing. In the summer, Beijing often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Beijing gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 315 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Beijing. Beijing usually gets more rain in July than Rabat. Beijing gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeijing 27°C (80°F)Rabat 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Rabat in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Beijing and Rabat. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Beijing this time of year. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Beijing is cooler than Rabat in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beijing averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and Rabat fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In Beijing, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beijing usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Rabat during autumn. Beijing gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 234 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Beijing usually receives less rain than Rabat. Beijing gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeijing 14°C (56°F)Rabat 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Rabat in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Beijing as well as Rabat. Many travelers come to Beijing for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Beijing. In the winter, Beijing is much colder than Rabat. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beijing in January average around -4°C (26°F), and Rabat averages at about 13°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beijing this time of the year. In the winter, Beijing often gets more sunshine than Rabat. Beijing gets 201 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 182 hours of full sun.
Beijing usually gets less rain in January than Rabat. Beijing gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeijing -4°C (26°F)Rabat 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Rabat in the Spring?
Both Rabat and Beijing are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Beijing in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Beijing is generally cooler than Rabat. Daily temperatures in Beijing average around 14°C (57°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Rabat. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beijing. Beijing usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Rabat during spring. Beijing gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 255 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Beijing usually receives less rain than Rabat. Beijing gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeijing 14°C (57°F)Rabat 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Rabat and Beijing
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (26°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (29°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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