Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Kerala?
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 Kerala or Essaouira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kerala 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: Kerala or Essaouira?
Kerala
Palm trees, sandy beaches, and vibrant culture. You'll find all of these things in Kerala, India. Located in the south of the country, Kerala is known as one of the top ten paradises in the world.
This area is covered in a beautiful, natural ecosystem including backwaters, mountains, coconuts and spices. The heavy, yearlong rains provide lush and gorgeous vegetation, and earn the area a spot on the list of the wettest spots on earth.
Kerala is very different from the rest of India. For one, this area is the most literate and diverse area in in the country with churches, mosques, Hindu temples and even synagogues. This states' education and healthcare are far beyond the rest of the country- putting them on par with many Western areas of the world. However, even though this area is incredibly diverse and progressive, do not expect everyone to speak or understand English.
The best part is that this area is by far the safest in all of India. There is almost no incidence of tourists being cheated or taken for granted.
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 India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Kerala Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKerala $464Essaouira $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Kerala is $464, 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 Kerala and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKerala $256Essaouira $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKerala $512Essaouira $56
Compare Hotels in Kerala and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Kerala 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: Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kerala $37Essaouira $2.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kerala
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kerala:
- Private Transfer from Trivandrum to Alleppey: Travel Guide: $191
- Private Transfer from Cochin to Isha Foundation Coimbatore: $170
- Kovalam to Alleppey Private Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer from Kovalam to Alleppey: Hassle-Free Journey: $108
- Private Transfer: Cochin Airport (COK) to Munnar: $105
- Private Transfer:Fort Kochi to Munnar: $100
- Cochin to Vagamon Transfer: $80
- Athirappilly Waterfalls Day Trip from Kochi with Transfers: $67
- Airport to Hotel Transfers Kochi: $53
- Affordable transfer from Kochi to Munnar: $40
- Cochin - private departure transfer from hotel to airport: $39
- Private Transfer from Trivandrum (TRV) Airport to Trivandrum City: $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- "Essaouira to Agafay Desert Marrakech: Exclusive Private Transfer: $93
- Essaouira P13: 2h quad + 2h camel free transfer: $92
- Essaouira P17: Quad ride dunes beaches free transfer.: $34
- Essaouira private transfer from Essaouira city to Agadir airport (AGA): $137
- Essaouira to Marrakech:Private Transfer for a Hassle-Free Journey: $72
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Aéroport: $35
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $24
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $40
- From Agadir : Day in Essaouira with Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Agadir: $129
- Private Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech: $114
- Private Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $137
Is it cheaper to fly into Kerala or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Kerala 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 dayKerala $165Essaouira $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kerala
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kerala.
- Enjoy the best Food tour in kochi with a local !: $19
- Kerala Traditional Village Cooking Class in Munnar: $20
- Private candle light dinner: $20
- WE COOKS- Home Cooking Class in Munnar: $23
- Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala: $35
- Hands-on Authentic Keralite Cooking Class - Learn, Cook, Eat & Enjoy!: $35
- Biryani - Cooking Class in Fort Kochi: $54
- Private Traditional Home Cooking Class in Kochi with Archana: $70
- Group Kerala Cooking Demo & Home Dining Experience in Kochi: $75
- Authentic Kerala Syrian Christian Cooking Class in a Cochin Home: $79
- Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour.: $110
- Kochi Over View: Kathakali, Dinner, Pick & Drop Included Tour: $130
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.Kerala $78Essaouira $13
Tours and Activities in Kerala
Here are a few actual costs in Kerala for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Activity Adventure Trekking Kerala: $111
- 2 Nights Misty Munnar Sightseeing (Private Tour with Car) - Iris Holidays: $112
- 2 Nights, 3 Days Kerala Backwaters & Beaches Tour: $310
- 3-4 hours Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup from Cruise Ships: $12
- 4 Days - Munnar, Alleppey Houseboat & Kochi sightseeing: $283
- 4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car: $187
- 4 Days Private Kerala Tour -Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady with 3* Hotel: $195
- 4 Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Kochi From Cruise terminal: $14
- 4 Hours Private Village Life Experience in Kochi with Pickup: $61
- 4 nights-Budget Tour- Cochin/Munnar/Thekkady/Houseboat / Cochin: $263
- 5 Days Luxury Kerala Tour with Houseboat Experience Private Tour: $4.34
- A Private day Tour Through Alleppey, Marari, and Fort Kochi: $150
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
- Full-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech: $29
- Small Group Surf Lesson in Essaouira 3 Hour Experience: $29
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $32
- Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $34
- Essaouira P6: Cape Sim quad bike tour: $34
- Quad Adventure in 1 Hour: $39
- Wingfoil Experience in Essaouira with Bleuryde Watersports: $50
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $53
- 2 – Hours Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira Desert with Moroccan Tea: $54
- Big dunes and atlantic coast tour 2 HOURS: $61
- Essaouira Private Art Class Adventure: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKerala $73Essaouira $9.96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kerala and Essaouira, we can see that Kerala is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kerala 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 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 Kerala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kerala 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 Kerala Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Kerala or Essaouira?
Kerala has a larger population, and is about 450 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Kerala 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.