Which place is cheaper, Braga or Meknes?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Meknes and Braga 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.
So you love a bustling nightlife with fine restaurants and meaningful historical buildings, but you hate all the tourists. Well, it maybe time to visit Meknes, Morocco. Since most travelers head straight to Fez, that leaves Meknes relatively untouched and remains free of the usual hassles that plague other major destinations.
Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Meknes is $46, while the average daily cost in Braga is $120. 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 Meknes and Braga in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Meknes:
For Meknes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Meknes:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Meknes and Braga, we can see that Braga is more expensive. And not only is Meknes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Meknes is in Africa and Braga is in Europe, 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 Meknes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Meknes 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 Braga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Braga than you might in Meknes.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Meknes Expensive? and Is Braga Expensive?.
Meknes has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Braga. When comparing the sizes of Meknes and Braga, 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.
Braga has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Meknes experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Both Braga and Meknes during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Meknes because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Meknes is a little warmer than Braga in the summer. The daily temperature in Meknes averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Braga fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
In Braga, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Meknes. In the summer, Meknes often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Braga. Meknes gets 330 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 308 hours of full sun.
Meknes usually gets less rain in July than Braga. Meknes gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Braga receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Meknes and Braga. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Meknes year-round.
In the autumn, Meknes is a little warmer than Braga. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Meknes in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Braga averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In Meknes, it's very sunny this time of the year. Meknes usually receives more sunshine than Braga during autumn. Meknes gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Braga receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Meknes usually receives less rain than Braga. Meknes gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Braga receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Meknes as well as Braga. Meknes attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Meknes is generally a little warmer than Braga. Daily temperatures in Meknes average around 12°C (54°F), and Braga fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the winter, Meknes often gets more sunshine than Braga. Meknes gets 165 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Braga. Meknes usually gets less rain in January than Braga. Meknes gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Braga receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Braga and Meknes are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Meknes throughout the year.
Meknes is a little warmer than Braga in the spring. The daily temperature in Meknes averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Braga fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Braga. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Meknes. Meknes usually receives more sunshine than Braga during spring. Meknes gets 256 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Braga. In April, Meknes usually receives less rain than Braga. Meknes gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Braga receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Meknes | Braga | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
May | 18°C (65°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |