Which place is cheaper, Merzouga 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 Merzouga?
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 Merzouga 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 Merzouga?
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.
Merzouga
Let's say you want to truly get away. I don't mean putting your ear buds in on some beach with a stronger on the next chair over. I mean really get away, and find yourself deserted. Merzouga, Morocco lets you do just that. This land of sand dune after sand dune is ideal for anyone yearning to ride a camel to the ends of civilization. And you'll find plenty of options to get here with a tour, or even on your own.
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 Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJaipur $20Merzouga $22
The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $20, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $22. 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 Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJaipur $10Merzouga $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJaipur $20Merzouga $20
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Jaipur or Merzouga? 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 Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jaipur $1.28Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Jaipur Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $9.77
- Private Airport Transfer :- From Jaipur International Airport to Hotel: $10
- Private Train Station Transfer :- From Jaipur Train Station to Hotel: $10
- Private transfer Jaipur to Pushkar: $11
- Full-Day Guided City Tour with Hotel Transfers: $12
- Round trip airport Transfer Between Jaipur & Jaipur Airport JAI: $16
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Jaipur International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer-Jaipur to Agra-Fatehpur Sikri OR Stepwell: $22
- Private Transfer From Jaipur to New Delhi: $22
- Delhi, Agra & Private One-Way Transfer by Car: $26
- Jaipur to New Delhi/Agra Private Car Transfer with Driver One-Way: $29
- Private Transfer from Jaipur to Delhi: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- Merzouga Luxury Camp & With Transfer included: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga 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 $7.66Merzouga $10
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$5.79
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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
- Food Tour in Jaipur: $14
- Jaipur Half-Day Evening Tour with Sunset and Dinner: $15
- Cooking Class in Jaipur with all Transport & Meals: $18
- Cooking class demo with dinner: $18
- Jaipur Pink City Cooking Class: $20
- cooking class demo with dinner: $20
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals: $20
- Private Cooking Lesson for Authentic Rajasthani Cuisine: $22
- Food Tour With Guide: $22
- Indian Home Based Cooking Class by Storyboard: $23
- Pink City Cooking Class: $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Visit The Nomads, Gnawa Music, Rally In Dunes, Berber Pizza: $3.41
- Authentic Merzouga Desert Camp with Camel Ride, 4x4 & Dinner: $45
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $50
- Desert excursion with camel trek into the camp Dinner breakfast: $50
- Private trip 4x4 in Merzouga Lunch with Berber Pizza: $57
- Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $57
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $62
- Overnight At Luxury Desert Camp with Camel Ride and Dinner: $68
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Erfoud Desert Tour, Sunset, Dinner, Camel Ride, Visit the Nomads: $148
- From 2-Nights In Luxury Camp with Camel Trek & Dinner.: $170
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jaipur $3.35Merzouga -
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$1.05
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- Jaipur Private Day Tour: City Palace, Amber Fort, Skip-the-Line: $3.53
- Private Jaipur City Tour with Amber Fort & Guide: $3.80
- Jaipur City Sightseeing with Private Car and Driver: $3.80
- Full Day Jaipur Sightseeing Tour by Private Car with Guide: $3.80
- Private Jaipur Full-Day Tour with Guide, Lunch & Tickets: $3.80
- Nahargarh Fort and Monkey Temple 4 Hour Tour: $4.34
- Jaipur Full Day Tour By Local Guide And Transportation: $4.34
- Private Full Day Jaipur Sightseeing Tour By Tuk Tuk: $4.57
- Private Guided Full Day tour Of Jaipur: $4.75
- Private Guided Same Day Jaipur Tour From Delhi By Car: $4.75
- Private Guided Half Day Tour Jaipur: $4.75
- Jaipur Full-Day Private Tour By Car, Guide & Skip-the-Line Entry: $4.89
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 1 Hour Merzouga Buggy Desert Tour: $114
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp: $3.41
- 1 hour Quad in the Sahara: Merzouga Off Roading Experience: Nature & Wildlife: $78
- 2 Hour Merzouga Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Dunes: $199
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $37
- 2-Days Merzouga tour from Errachidia: $200
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $43
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek: $112
- 3 Days Merzouga Tours From Marrakech & back Group & Private: $159
- 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $284
- 4×4 Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $34
- 4x4 tours in Merzouga: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJaipur $2.52Merzouga -
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
- Pub Crawl Jaipur: $35
When comparing the travel costs between Jaipur and Merzouga, we can see that Merzouga 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 Jaipur is in Asia and Merzouga 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 Jaipur Expensive? and Is Merzouga Expensive?.
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.