Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Madhya Pradesh?
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 Madhya Pradesh or Essaouira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Madhya Pradesh or Essaouira? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Madhya Pradesh or Essaouira?
Madhya Pradesh
Translating to "central region," Madhya Pradesh is a state centrally located within the plains of India. While it is not a major tourist hub, the region has plenty to showcase in regards to the history, art, religion, and culture of central India.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in India, The Best 2-Week Tours in India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Madhya Pradesh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMadhya Pradesh $1,247Essaouira $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Madhya Pradesh is $1,247, 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 Madhya Pradesh and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMadhya Pradesh $542Essaouira $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMadhya Pradesh $1,084Essaouira $56
Compare Hotels in Madhya Pradesh and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Madhya Pradesh 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.Madhya Pradesh $189Essaouira $2.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madhya Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Madhya Pradesh:
- Private Custom Tour: Orchha Sightseeing with Guide and transfers: $106
- Private Transfer from Indore to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport to Indore: $47
- Private Transfer from Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport to Bhopal: $44
- Private Transfer from Bhopal to Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport: $44
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 Airport Private Transfer: $34
- Essaouira P13: 2h quad + 2h camel free transfer: $92
- Essaouira P17: Quad ride dunes beaches free transfer.: $34
- Essaouira P1: Quad ride / family & friends (free transfer): $34
- Essaouira P3: Quad and Buggy tour beach dunes free transfer: $34
- Essaouira private transfer from Essaouira city to Agadir airport (AGA): $136
- Essaouira to Marrakech:Private Transfer for a Hassle-Free Journey: $72
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $40
- From Agadir : Day in Essaouira with Transfer: $33
- Marrakech : Private Transfer from or to Marrakech Airoport: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Madhya Pradesh or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Madhya Pradesh 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 dayMadhya Pradesh $461Essaouira $25
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.50
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Breakfast Crepes$0.53
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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:
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $47
- Moroccan cooking class in Essaouira city: $52
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $52
- Sidi Kaouki Sunset Walk and Berber Tent Dinner by Atlantic: $52
- Al Aaila Farm Moroccan Natural And Healthy Cooking Experience: $58
- Essaouira Family Dinner Experience: $65
- Essaouira Street Food Tour: $69
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $70
- Essaouira Walking Food Tour: $70
- Essaouira Cooking Class: $76
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $213
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $216
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Madhya Pradesh $343Essaouira $13
Tours and Activities in Madhya Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Madhya Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Night 3 Days Adventure & Cultural Escape in Orchha: $85
- 2 nights 3 Days Ujjain and Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Tour: $85
- 3 Days Ujjain Mahakal and Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan Tour: $120
- 4-Hour Private Tour of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy Site: $99
- 6D Bhasma Aarti VR Experience at Mahakaleshwar Temple Ujjain: $2.98
- A Day Tour of Orchha & Jhansi Fort from Khajuraho with Guide: $74
- All Inclusive Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Orchha: $102
- Best of Khajuraho (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $71
- Bhedaghat Tour From Jabalpur: $99
- Birds and Heritage: Bhoj Wetland and Bhopal City Tour: $78
- Day Trip to Mastani Mahal & Ajaigarh Fort (Guided Private Tour from Khajuraho): $128
- Full Day 8-hours Heritage Tour to Khajuraho Temples: $51
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: $22
- Scenic Horseback Adventure Along Essaouira’s Beaches: $25
- Sunset Horse Ride Experience in Essaouira: $34
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $34
- Essaouira P6: Cape Sim quad bike tour: $34
- Quad Adventure in 1 Hour: $34
- Essaouira Experience Bike Quad: $41
- Essaouira 2-Hour Camel Adventure Ride: $41
- Wingfoil Experience in Essaouira with Bleuryde Watersports: $50
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $52
- Essaouira Dar Sultan Palace Horseback Tour Experience: $52
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMadhya Pradesh $150Essaouira $9.82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Madhya Pradesh and Essaouira, we can see that Madhya Pradesh is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Madhya Pradesh 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 Madhya Pradesh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madhya Pradesh 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 Madhya Pradesh Expensive? and Is Essaouira 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.