Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Jerusalem?
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 Jerusalem or Essaouira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem 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: Jerusalem or Essaouira?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
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 Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Jerusalem Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $163Essaouira $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $163, 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 Jerusalem and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $80Essaouira $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $160Essaouira $56
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $8.39Essaouira $2.16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.95
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Light Rail Jerusalem$12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Reliable Private Transfer: Allenby Bridge to Jerusalem / Tel Aviv: $250
- Transfer Between Tel Aviv city and Jerusalem city: $249
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
- Secure Private Transfer: Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Service: $240
- Smooth Private Transfer: Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge: $230
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Amman: $195
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $186
- Jerusalem Private Transfer to Amman with VIP Service: $175
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Airport: $145
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Tel Aviv Airport: $130
- Jerusalem Private Transfer to Allaenby Bridge: $130
- Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer services between Essaouira Airport and the city center: $18
- Transfer Airport Essaouira Mogador: $24
- Marrakech : Private Transfer from or to Marrakech Airoport: $24
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Aéroport: $32
- From Agadir : Day in Essaouira with Transfer: $33
- Essaouira P3: Quad and Buggy tour beach dunes free transfer: $34
- Essaouira P2: dunes wipe & beaches in quad with transfer: $34
- Essaouira P17: Quad ride dunes beaches free transfer.: $34
- Essaouira P4: excursions EN Quad (free transfer): $34
- Essaouira P5: Quad EN route DE la mer (free transfer): $34
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $68Essaouira $25
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$3.35
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Watermelon$5.02
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Lunch$15
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Food at Market$19
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Juice$3.35
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Bagels$10
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Lunch for 2$18
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Snacks$7.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Mahane Yehuda Market Walking Food Tour in Jerusalem: $85
- Mahane Yehuda Market Guided Food Tour: $89
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $107
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $127
- Christmas Eve Jerusalem and Bethlehem with Dinner from Jerusalem: $180
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $251
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.51
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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: $31
- 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
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $53
- Sidi Kaouki Sunset Walk and Berber Tent Dinner by Atlantic: $53
- Essaouira Cooking Class At Home: $53
- Spice Shores Essaouira Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Souk Stories Essaouira Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Essaouira Berber Cooking Class & Organic Farm Tour Al Aaila Farm: $65
- Essaouira Family Dinner Experience: $66
- Essaouira Street Food Tour: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $11Essaouira $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$42
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- 7-Hour Jerusalem Political Guided Tour from Jerusalem: $260
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem's Old City: $9.99
- Along the Path of the Jerusalem Light Rail - Private Tour: $120
- Amazing Private Family Tour in Jerusalem: $458
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Best of the West Bank Tour from Jerusalem: $156
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $100
- Bethlehem Half Day Christian Guided Tour: $40
- Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour: $50
- Bethlehem Sightseeing Half Day Biblical Tour from Jerusalem: $60
- Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem: $75
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
- Essaouira Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Buggy Adventure: $23
- Scenic Horseback Adventure Along Essaouira’s Beaches: $25
- Small Group Surf Lesson in Essaouira 3 Hour Experience: $30
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $33
- Essaouira P6: Cape Sim quad bike tour: $34
- Sunset Horse Ride Experience in Essaouira: $34
- Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $34
- 1-Hour Scenic Quad Bike Tour: Discover Essaouira’s Coastline: $36
- Quad Adventure in 1 Hour: $39
- Essaouira Experience Bike Quad: $41
- Essaouira 2-Hour Camel Adventure Ride: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $20Essaouira $9.94
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$6.03
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Essaouira, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East 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 Essaouira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Essaouira 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem than you might in Essaouira.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Essaouira?
Jerusalem has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem 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.