Which place is cheaper, Meknes or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haifa and Meknes. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
So you love a bustling nightlife with fine restaurants and meaningful historical buildings, but you hate all the tourists. Well, it maybe time to visit Meknes, Morocco. Since most travelers head straight to Fez, that leaves Meknes relatively untouched and remains free of the usual hassles that plague other major destinations.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $124, while the average daily cost in Meknes is $46. 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 Haifa and Meknes in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Meknes? 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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Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Meknes:
For Meknes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Meknes:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Meknes, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Meknes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Meknes 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 Meknes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Meknes 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa than you might in Meknes.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Meknes Expensive?.
Meknes has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Meknes, 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.
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Meknes. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Meknes attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Haifa usually receives more rain than Meknes. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Meknes this time of the year. In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Meknes during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Meknes receives 330 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Haifa is generally a little warmer than Meknes. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 27°C (81°F), and Meknes fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The autumn brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Meknes. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Meknes throughout the year.
Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Meknes. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Meknes. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Haifa this time of the year. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Meknes. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Meknes receives 227 hours of full sun.
Haifa is a little warmer than Meknes in the autumn. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 24°C (75°F) in October, and Meknes fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
Both Meknes and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Meknes because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Haifa. In January, Haifa usually receives more rain than Meknes. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Meknes during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Meknes receives 165 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Haifa is a little warmer than Meknes. Typically, the winter temperatures in Haifa in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Meknes averages at about 12°C (54°F).
Both Meknes and Haifa during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Meknes year-round.
Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Meknes. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Meknes, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the spring, Haifa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Meknes. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Meknes receives 256 hours of full sun.
In April, Haifa is generally a little warmer than Meknes. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 19°C (66°F), and Meknes fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Haifa | Meknes | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |