Should you visit Johannesburg or Rabat?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Johannesburg and Rabat 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: Johannesburg or Rabat?
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3 million people. Most of the population is made up of South Africa's black residents, who predominately reside in the Soweto area. There are approximately half a million white residents and 300,000 residents of other descent. Half of the population live in the Soweto area as well as the nearby suburbs.
Rabat
While not high on the tourist destination list, Rabat is a quiet gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture and palm-lined streets. This political capital is a laid-back, pleasant alternative to the more cosmopolitan Casablanca.
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat plus the city of Temera are home to a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 million.
Which city is cheaper, Rabat or Johannesburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Johannesburg is $91, while the average daily cost in Rabat is $44. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Johannesburg and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Johannesburg or Rabat? 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:
Johannesburg Hotel Prices and
Rabat Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation prices in Johannesburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Johannesburg:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:
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3 Day All Incl. Private Kruger Park Safari Incl. Transfer From Johannesburg:
$979
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Private Arrival Transfer: Johannesburg Airport to Mpumalanga:
$376
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Suncity Transfer:
$151
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Return Private Transfers to Sun City from OR Tambo Airport or Joburg Hotels:
$141
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Private Transfer: Johannesburg to Sun City/Pilanesberg National Park:
$125
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Johannesburg Airport to Johannesburg Hotel or Vice Versa (Private Transfer):
$114
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Direct Transfer to Sun City:
$105
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Johannesburg Airport Transfers : Tambo Airport JNB to Johannesburg in Luxury Car:
$90
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Johannesburg Airport Transfers : Johannesburg to Tambo Airport JNB in Luxury Car:
$90
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Low Cost Private Transfer From OR Tambo International Airport to Johannesburg City - One Way:
$86
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Round Trip O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) Transfer to Johannesburg City Center:
$84
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Business Private Transfer: JNB Airport to Johannesburg, Pretoria or Sun City:
$76
Typical Local Transportation prices in Rabat
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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1-Way Private Transfer to or from Rabat Airport:
$17
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Private Airport Transfer: from Rabat to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA):
$18
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Private Airport Transfer: Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to Rabat:
$18
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Rabat Airport Transfer:
$18
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Transfer Rabat to Rabat Airport:
$24
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Transfer Rabat to Salé:
$24
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Private Departure Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat Sale Airport:
$28
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Private Arrival Transfer Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat City:
$28
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Private Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat (RBA) Airport:
$50
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Rabat Airport (RBA) to City Center to Airport - Private Transfer:
$54
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Transfer Rabat to Kenitra:
$55
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Private Round-Trip Transfer between Rabat Sale Airport and Rabat City:
$55
Is it cheaper to fly into Johannesburg or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat and Johannesburg 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 day
Johannesburg $16
Rabat $12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
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JoburgPlaces Secret Underground Storytelling Dinner:
$57
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JoburgPlaces Migrant Cuisine Storytelling Dinner:
$57
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Johannesburg Cooking Class:
$60
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A Private Traditional Cape Malay Cooking Class, with a MKR Finalist:
$95
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Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Tour with Carnivore Dinner:
$154
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3-Day Kruger National Park Safari including Breakfast and Dinner:
$672
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4-Day Kruger National Park Safari including Breakfast and Dinner:
$850
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4-Day Kruger Park Safari & Panoramic Tour Combo including Breakfast and Dinner:
$903
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5-Day Kruger National Park Safari including Breakfast and Dinner:
$1,115
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5-Day Kruger Park Safari & Panoramic Tour Combo including Breakfast and Dinner:
$1,119
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ):
$25
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Rabat Family Cooking Class:
$50
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Cooking Class in a Family Home:
$55
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Walking Food Tour:
$55
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Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town:
$56
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Rabat Food Tour Like a Local:
$56
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Rabat Restaurant Cooking Class:
$56
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Food Tour in Rabat:
$103
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Johannesburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:
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10 Day - Kruger Park - Swaziland - Durban - Lesotho - Drakensberg Tour:
$2,214
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15 Days - Johannesburg, Kruger National Park and Cape Town Tour:
$4,025
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2 Days/ 1 Night - Dinokeng Safaris and Cullinan tours:
$312
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3 Day Unlimited Kruger National Park Safari Game Drive from Johannesburg Tour:
$639
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3 days tour package - Soweto/Apartheid Museum/ Pretoria/Lion Park:
$312
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3-Day Kruger National Park Experience:
$794
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3-Day NON-SHARED Private Group Kruger Safari Camping Tour from Johannesburg:
$3,013
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3-day Cradle of Human Kind, Sun City and Pilanesberg Big 5 Tour:
$990
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4 Hour Johannesburg City Tour:
$74
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4-Day Johannesburg to Soweto Pretoria Private Tour Farm Stay:
$503
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4-Day Private Guided Safari Tour of Madikwe with Meals:
$938
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5 Day Greater Kruger National Park Adventure Safari:
$1,066
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
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Private Half-Day City Tour:
$45
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Rabat Shopping Tour:
$56
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Travel consultant ,scam protector and Tour guide:
$60
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Guided Art & Photography Tour:
$62
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Best of Rabat Tour (half-day):
$63
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Rabat Half Day City Tour:
$104
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From Tangier Day Tour by High-Speed Train with Guide:
$109
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Rabat Private Photography Tour:
$149
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Full-Day Private Photography Tour in Rabat:
$149
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From Hiking and Kayaking Adventure at Dayet Erroumi:
$163
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Rabat Private Walking Tour:
$168
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Rabat & Casablanca Tour from Casablanca:
$218
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:
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Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg:
$10
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Johannesburg Pub Crawl:
$57
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Johannesburg and Rabat, we can see that Johannesburg is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Rabat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rabat 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 Johannesburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Johannesburg than you might in Rabat.
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