Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Jaipur?
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 Jaipur or Essaouira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jaipur and Essaouira 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: Jaipur or Essaouira?
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
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 Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, 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 dayJaipur $20Essaouira $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $20, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $60. 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 Jaipur and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJaipur $10Essaouira $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJaipur $20Essaouira $56
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Jaipur 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: Jaipur Hotel Prices and Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jaipur $1.29Essaouira $2.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Two Night Safari Experience Ranthambore National Park &Transfers: $271
- Private 3-Day City Tour of Amber Fort, City Palace Including Transfers: $260
- Private Transfer - Jaipur To Jodhpur Via Pushkar With Lunch: $259
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $250
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $247
- 1 Day: Ranthambore Safari From Jaipur With Transfer To Agra: $227
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri with lunch: $214
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort: $211
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort: $209
- Samode Town Excursion- A Visit to a Unique Rajasthan town with private transfers: $204
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri: $177
- One Way Transfer From Jaipur To Udaipur With Optional Stop at Pushkar / Jodhpur: $173
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer essaouira to casablanca or casablanca-essaouira: $287
- Private transfer Essaouira Taroudant.: $199
- Essaouira private transfer from Essaouira city to Agadir airport (AGA): $137
- Private Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $137
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Agadir: $129
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $125
- Private transfer Marrakech airpot - Essaouira: $117
- Private Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech: $114
- Transfert Marrakech to Essaouira Or Essaouira to Marrakech: $112
- Private transfer Essaouira Safi.: $110
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira 1 to 4 people: $109
- Transferts Marrakech à Essaouira ou Essaouira à Marrakech: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Jaipur 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 dayJaipur $7.71Essaouira $25
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$5.83
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Soda$0.11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jaipur Street food tour: $4.05
- Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.: $9.92
- Feast on the Streets: Best Jaipur Food Tour: $14
- Jaipur Home Cooking Experience with Authentic Lunch/Dinner: $14
- Best Food Tour in Jaipur: $15
- Jaipur Half-Day Evening Tour with Sunset and Dinner: $15
- Amber Fort Light & Sound Show with Dinner: $17
- Cooking Class and Cultural Evening with Locals: $17
- Cooking class demo with dinner: $18
- Jaipur Pink City Cooking Class: $20
- Vegetarian Hands on Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur: $20
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals: $20
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.52
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Breakfast Crepes$0.54
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Fish for Lunch$16
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
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $39
- Cooking class: How To Be a Real Moroccan Chef: $41
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $48
- Moroccan cooking class in Essaouira city: $53
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $53
- Essaouira Cooking Class At Home: $53
- Al Aaila Farm Moroccan Natural And Healthy Cooking Experience: $59
- Essaouira Street Food Tour: $69
- Essaouira Walking Food Tour: $70
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $70
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $214
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jaipur $3.38Essaouira $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two$1.06
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- 1 Night 2 Days Ranthambhore WildLife Tour From Jaipur: $73
- 2 - Days Mandawa Guided Tour From Jaipur With Bikaner Drop: $139
- 2 D Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri Step Well's Tour From Jaipur: $195
- 2 Day Golden Triangle Tour to Agra and Delhi From Jaipur: $194
- 2 Day Heritage Pink City Jaipur Highlight & Sightseeing Tour: $170
- 2 Day Jaipur City Tour with Ranthambore Safari: $109
- 2 Day Jaipur Tour for Authentic Experiences: $30
- 2 Day Jaipur Tour with Car and Guide: $49
- 2 Days : Guided Agra Tour From Jaipur With Drop at New Delhi: $225
- 2 Days Delhi and Taj Mahal Overnight Tour from Delhi by Car: $125
- 2 Days Jaipur City Tour: Discover the Pink City with fee: $98
- 2 Days Jaipur Private City Tour: $44
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- 1 Day Horseback Riding Tour with Overnight Stay in Berber Tent: $293
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $32
- 1-Day Quad Adventure in Essaouira near Marrakech: $207
- 1-hour buggy tour in Essaouira desert (2 places/buggy): $77
- 2 – Hours Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira Desert with Moroccan Tea: $54
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $53
- 2-Hours Buggy Adventure in Essaouira desert (2 places per buggy): $92
- 2H Buggy Adventure in Essaouira beaches ́Dunes & Forest Ride: $158
- 3-Days Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech: $199
- 3H Buggy Adventure – Dunes, Ocean & Sunset Ride: $233
- Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $34
- Big Cap Sim dunes and forest 3 hours tour.: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJaipur $2.53Essaouira $9.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
- Jaipur Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Essaouira, we can see that Essaouira is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jaipur 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 Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Jaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jaipur Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jaipur or Essaouira?
Jaipur has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Jaipur 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.