Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Delhi?
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 Delhi or Essaouira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Essaouira, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Delhi or Essaouira?
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $49Essaouira $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $49, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $57. 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 Delhi and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $21Essaouira $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $42Essaouira $52
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Essaouira? 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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.30Essaouira $2.04
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.11
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Taxi to Airport$1.69
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Subway$0.34
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Uber Cab$0.84
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.58
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Auto-rickshaw$1.05
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Delhi to Jaipur transfer via Bharatpur and Ranthambore park visit: $300
- Private Transfer Delhi To Varanasi: $203
- Delhi /New Delhi & Beyond transfer & travel in a Insured vehicle: $200
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Corbett National Park with Brunch: $199
- One Way: Private Transfer between Delhi and Ranthambore: $195
- 3-Day Jaipur to Delhi Tour by Fast Train with Tickets & Transfers: $190
- From Delhi Agra Taj Mahal Tour by Car with Transfers: $169
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar: $165
- Private Transfer Delhi to Amritsar: $160
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Agra via Vrindavan & Mathura: $145
- One-Way Private Transfer From Delhi To Pushkar: $144
- From Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour & Transfer to Jaipur: $140
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Essaouira P13: 2h quad + 2h camel free transfer: $90
- Essaouira P17: Quad ride dunes beaches free transfer.: $33
- Essaouira P2: dunes wipe & beaches in quad with transfer: $33
- Essaouira P3: Quad and Buggy tour beach dunes free transfer: $33
- Essaouira P4: excursions EN Quad (free transfer): $33
- Essaouira to Agafay Desert Marrakech Exclusive Private Transfer: $90
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Aéroport: $31
- From Agadir : Day in Essaouira with Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Agadir: $125
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Taroudant: $228
- Private Transfer Marrakech Aéroport to Marrakech: $23
- Private Transfer aéroport essaouira to essaouira city: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Delhi 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 dayDelhi $18Essaouira $24
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.09
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Delhi Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert: $14
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $17
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market, Temples and Rickshaw Ride: $22
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off: $22
- Old Delhi Hidden Gems Walking and Food Tour: $27
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk: $30
- Old Delhi Chandni Chowk Heritage Walking Street Food Tour: $30
- Chandni Chowk Delhi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $39
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $40
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $40
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.43
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Breakfast Crepes$0.51
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Fish for Lunch$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agadir Cooking Class Experience with Local Market Visit: $30
- Cooking class: How To Be a Real Moroccan Chef: $40
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $46
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $51
- Sidi Kaouki Sunset Walk and Berber Tent Dinner by Atlantic: $51
- Essaouira Cooking Class At Home: $51
- Essaouira Berber Cooking Class & Organic Farm Tour Al Aaila Farm: $54
- Cooking Class in Essaouira Countryside: $57
- Essaouira Family Dinner Experience: $64
- Essaouira Street Food Tour: $67
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $68
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $210
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $17Essaouira $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$9.16
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Old & New Delhi Discovery: Private Full-Day Guided Tour”: $59
- "Taj Mahal" Tour from Delhi by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $76
- (Time saver) 2-day Golden Triangle Tour all inclusive: $60
- 01 Day Agra Tour With Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with Lunch: $60
- 02 Days Agra Tour from Delhi with Sunrise Taj mahal & Agra Fort: $216
- 02 nights 03 Days Private Jaipur tour from Delhi: $280
- 02-Days Taj Mahal Sunrise & Sunset Luxury Tour with Fatehpur Sikri from Delhi: $98
- 03 Days Private Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour From Delhi: $230
- 04-Day Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour to Agra & Jaipur: $261
- 06 Hours Old and New Delhi Private City Tour: $14
- 1 Day Delhi City Tour & 1 Day Agra Taj Mahal Private Combo Tour: $76
- 1 Day Delhi Sightseeing Tour by Car Explore Iconic Landmarks: $81
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Essaouira to Marrakech Supratours bus tickets: $18
- Small Group Surf Lesson in Essaouira 3 Hour Experience: $28
- Full-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech: $28
- Quad bike tour discovery in Essaouira for two hours: $30
- Scenic Horseback Adventure Along Essaouira’s Beaches: $31
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $32
- Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $33
- Essaouira P6: Cape Sim quad bike tour: $33
- Sunset Horse Ride Experience in Essaouira: $33
- 1-Hour Scenic Quad Bike Tour: Discover Essaouira’s Coastline: $34
- Quad Adventure in 1 Hour: $37
- 2-Hour Beach & Dunes Quad Tour with Tea: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $7.63Essaouira $9.36
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $29
- Pub Crawl Delhi: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Essaouira, we can see that Essaouira is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Delhi is in Asia and Essaouira 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 Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Essaouira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Essaouira than you might in Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Essaouira?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 150 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Essaouira, 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.
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.