Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Brisbane?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Brisbane or Rabat?
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 Brisbane and Rabat can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brisbane or Rabat?
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
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 Luxury Tours to Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, 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 dayBrisbane $133Rabat $43
The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $133, 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 Brisbane and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrisbane $82Rabat $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrisbane $164Rabat $54
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Rabat
Looking for a hotel in Brisbane 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices and Rabat Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brisbane $18Rabat $2.10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$9.91
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Go Card$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Theme Park Return Transfer: $529
- Private Transfer between Brisbane/BNE Airport -Gold Coast / OOL Airport(1-11Pax): $297
- NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Brisbane Airport (BNE): $254
- Private Transfer to Gold Coast /OOL Airport from Brisbane /BNE Airport (1-7 Pax): $228
- Brisbane Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $208
- Brisbane Airport (BNE): Private Transfer to Brisbane Port: $208
- Brisbane Airport (BNE): Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $186
- Airport Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE to Brisbane in Luxury Car: $145
- Sirromet Winery 3 Course Lunch, Tour, Tastings and Transfers: $132
- Tangalooma Snorkel the Wrecks Day Cruise Transfers: $129
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $123
- Tangalooma Marine Discovery Day Cruise Transfers: $122
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:
- Private transfer from Rabat To Chefchaouen: $285
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Fes: $274
- Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $264
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to El Jadida: $263
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Larache: $256
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tetouan: $231
- Private Transfer from Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to Casablanca: $222
- Private Transfer From Fez To Rabat: $207
- Private Transfer from Rabat To Fez: $207
- One-Way Transfer from Rabat to Fez via meknes & volubilis : $198
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Meknes: $197
- Private transfer from Rabat to Casablanca: $191
Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat and Brisbane 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 dayBrisbane $31Rabat $12
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.28
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Cup of Coffee$1.98
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.26
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Ice cream$3.63
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Japanese Meal$14
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Smoothie$4.29
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Japanese Soup$7.60
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Coffee & Muffin$4.62
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Morning Mint Tea$2.31
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.25
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Bread$1.72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vertigo Dinner: Dining on the edge!: $165
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.Brisbane $24Rabat $2.83
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$13
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- 1hr Animal Tour: $43
- 2hr Animal Tour: $73
- 3-Hour Walking Tour in Brisbane: $56
- 45-Minute Behind-the-Tanks Tour on North Stradbroke Island: $32
- 90min Brisbane River Cruise/Tour: $35
- Adventure Moreton Island Day Pass: $85
- All-Inclusive Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Day Cruise Brisbane: $131
- Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Brisbane: $178
- Bellthorpe Rainforest Private Tour: $132
- Brisbane : Must See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $87
- Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Audio Tour FREE Ticket: $15
- Brisbane City Highlights Sightseeing Tour: $116
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- 4WD adventure Todra Gorge to Dades Valley - Aventures Verticales Maroc: $63
- 9-Day Tour to Imperial Cities and Desert: $1,400
- Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $78
- Fes Full Day Private Tour from Rabat: $250
- Fes Full-Day Private Tour from Rabat with hotel pickup : $132
- From Casablanca:9Days Unforgettable Desert Tour To Marrakesh: $1,924
- From Fez : Rabat : Day Trip (Shared Group Tour): $103
- From 4 Days 3 Nights Sahara Desert Tour: $720
- From Tangier Guided Day Tour by High-Speed Train: $105
- Gems of Rabat Walking Tour: $115
- Luxury Morocco: 5-Day Private Guided Tour from Casablanca: $1,397
- Private Boat Exploration Tour In Rabat: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrisbane $51Rabat -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$9.91
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Sixpack of Beer$9.25
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Guiness Beer$5.61
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Sixpack of Beer$8.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $24
- XXXX Beer Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $24
- City Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $50
- Artisinal Wine Tasting and Local 2-Course Meal: $50
- River Cruise Brewery Tour with Drinks: $65
- Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $104
- Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour: $107
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $126
- Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch: $131
- Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast: $132
- From Mount Tamborine Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch: $132
- Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $134
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brisbane and Rabat, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane is in Pacific 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 Brisbane would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brisbane 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 Brisbane Expensive? and Is Rabat Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Rabat?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 73% larger than the population of Brisbane. When comparing the sizes of Brisbane 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 Brisbane or Rabat?
Brisbane 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 Brisbane or Rabat in the Summer?
Both Rabat and Brisbane are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Brisbane for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Brisbane is generally around the same temperature as Rabatin July. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 25°C (77°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Rabat. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually receives less sunshine than Rabat during summer. Brisbane gets 256 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 315 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Brisbane. In January, Brisbane usually receives more rain than Rabatin July. Brisbane gets 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyBrisbane 25°C (77°F)Rabat 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Rabat in the Autumn?
Both Rabat and Brisbane during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Brisbane in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
Brisbane is a little warmer than Rabat in the autumn. The daily temperature in Brisbane averages around 22°C (71°F) in April, and Rabat fluctuates around 20°C (67°F)in October.
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Brisbane. In the autumn, Brisbane often gets less sunshine than Rabatin October. Brisbane gets 214 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 234 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually gets more rain in April than Rabatin October. Brisbane gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberBrisbane 22°C (71°F)Rabat 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Rabat in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Brisbane and Rabat. Most visitors come to Brisbane for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Brisbane is a little warmer than Rabat. Typically, the winter temperatures in Brisbane in July average around 15°C (59°F), and Rabat averages at about 13°C (56°F)in January.
In Brisbane, it's very sunny this time of the year. Brisbane usually receives more sunshine than Rabat during winter. Brisbane gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 182 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Brisbane usually receives less rain than Rabatin January. Brisbane gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBrisbane 15°C (59°F)Rabat 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Rabat in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Brisbane as well as Rabat. The spring months attract visitors to Brisbane because of the beaches and the activities around the city. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
In October, Brisbane is generally a little warmer than Rabatin April. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 21°C (69°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Brisbane this time of the year. In the spring, Brisbane often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Rabatin April. Brisbane gets 259 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 255 hours of full sun.
Brisbane usually gets more rain in October than Rabatin April. Brisbane gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilBrisbane 21°C (69°F)Rabat 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Rabat and Brisbane
| Brisbane | Rabat | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (76°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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