Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade 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 Belgrade 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: Belgrade or Rabat?
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
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 Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, 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 dayBelgrade $45Rabat $43
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $45, while the average daily cost in Rabat is $43. 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 Belgrade and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Rabat $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Rabat $54
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Rabat
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Rabat Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.60Rabat $2.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $323
- Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car: $252
- Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $248
- Belgrade Panorama - Private Arrival Transfer and City Tour Combined: $240
- Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $215
- From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $194
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $145
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $145
- Private Transfer from Nikola Tesla Airport: $139
- Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $127
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $127
- Private Welcome Tour with Airport Transfer: $118
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$3.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $22
- Private Transfer from or to Salé and Rabat: $24
- Private Transfer from Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat Medina : $25
- 1-Way Private Transfer to or from Rabat Airport: $31
- Private Transfer From Rabat Airport to Rabat City: $32
- Private Transfer from Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat City: $42
- Private Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $44
- Rabat Hotels to Casablanca Airport Private Transfer: $55
- Rabat Hotels to Casablanca Airport : Private Transfer: $59
- Rabat to Casablanca Private Transfer: $65
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Temara: $66
- Rabat To Casablanca Luxury transfer: $82
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat and Belgrade 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 dayBelgrade $9.30Rabat $12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $66
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $70
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Cooking Classes with Tour of Rabat : $45
- Join Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $49
- Cooking Class in a Family Home: $66
- Walking Food Tour: $76
- Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $76
- Rabat Food Tour Like a Local: $76
- Rabat Family Cooking Class: $76
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in Rabat with a Local Family: $110
- Private Market Tour and Authentic Moroccan Cooking Lesson with a Rabat Local: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.52Rabat $2.83
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $146
- 3 Hour Private Walking Tour in Novi Sad City: $55
- Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $43
- Ada Lake Tour: $33
- Avala & Kosmaj Bike Tour: $98
- Avala & Kosmaj Tour: $135
- BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $115
- Belgrade 20th century tour: $43
- Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $75
- Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $51
- Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $60
- Belgrade Bike Tour: $104
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
- Rabat old Medina ,Hassan Tower and Kasbah Oudaya Walking tour : $40
- Private Cultural Walking Tour of Rabat with Licensed Tour Guide: $43
- Rabat tour ;Small Group Guided Walking tour in the City of Light: $44
- Private Boat Tour of the Bouregreg River, a Traditional Boat: $45
- Private Walking Guided Cultural Stroll with Licensed Tour Expert: $53
- Private Boat Guided Tour in Rabat: $60
- Private Guided City Walking Tour: $62
- 4WD adventure Todra Gorge to Dades Valley - Aventures Verticales Maroc: $63
- Private Guided Boat Tour in Rabat: $70
- Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $78
- Private Boat Exploration Tour In Rabat: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Rabat -
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $44
- Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $53
- E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $54
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $55
- Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $55
- Belgrade Bar Crawl: $55
- Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
- Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $71
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $76
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $81
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $82
When comparing the travel costs between Belgrade and Rabat, we can see that Belgrade is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Belgrade is in Europe and Rabat is in Africa, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Rabat Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Rabat?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 30% larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Rabat?
Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Rabat in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Rabat. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
In July, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Rabat. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Belgrade this time of the year. In the summer, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 315 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than Rabat. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Rabat 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Autumn?
Both Rabat and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Belgrade is cooler than Rabat in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Rabat fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
It's quite sunny in Rabat. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Rabat during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 234 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Rabat. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 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 OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Rabat 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Winter?
Both Rabat and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Rabat. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Rabat averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 182 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Rabat. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 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 JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Rabat 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Rabat. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Belgrade is generally cooler than Rabat. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Rabat during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 255 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of rain as Rabat. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 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 AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Rabat 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Rabat and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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.