Which place is cheaper, Oviedo 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 Oviedo 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.
Oviedo is the capital city of the Asturias Principality in Northern Spain. It is a city of churches and cathedrals with many of its buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its old town, or Casco Antiguo, is the most historic part of Oviedo, where many of the UNESCO sites are situated.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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 Oviedo is $114. 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 Oviedo in more detail.
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Also for Oviedo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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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 entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Oviedo.
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Meknes:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Meknes and Oviedo, we can see that Oviedo 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 Oviedo 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 Oviedo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oviedo 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 Oviedo Expensive?.
Meknes has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Oviedo. When comparing the sizes of Meknes and Oviedo, 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.
Oviedo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Meknes experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Both Oviedo and Meknes are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Meknes throughout the year.
In the summer, Meknes is a little warmer than Oviedo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Meknes in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Oviedo averages at about 19°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Oviedo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Meknes. Meknes usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during summer. Meknes gets 330 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 203 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Meknes usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Meknes gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Oviedo and Meknes during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Meknes because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Meknes is generally a little warmer than Oviedo. Daily temperatures in Meknes average around 19°C (67°F), and Oviedo fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Meknes. In the autumn, Meknes often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Meknes gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 138 hours of full sun.
Meknes usually gets less rain in October than Oviedo. Meknes gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Meknes and Oviedo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Meknes year-round.
Meknes is a little warmer than Oviedo in the winter. The daily temperature in Meknes averages around 12°C (54°F) in January, and Oviedo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Meknes usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during winter. Meknes gets 165 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 95 hours of full sun in the winter.
Oviedo receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Meknes usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Meknes gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Meknes as well as Oviedo. Meknes attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Meknes is a little warmer than Oviedo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Meknes in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Oviedo averages at about 11°C (53°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Meknes this time of the year. In the spring, Meknes often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Meknes gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 143 hours of full sun.
Meknes usually gets less rain in April than Oviedo. Meknes gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Meknes | Oviedo | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
May | 18°C (65°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |