Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Odisha (Orissa)?
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 Odisha (Orissa) or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Odisha (Orissa) or Merzouga, 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: Odisha (Orissa) or Merzouga?
Odisha (Orissa)
Formerly known as Orissa, Odisha is a state in eastern India located on the Bay of Bengal. It is best known for its many ancient Hindu temples and tribal cultures, as well as being a destination for beaches and eco-tourism due to its abundant greenery and wildlife.
Merzouga
Let's say you want to truly get away. I don't mean putting your ear buds in on some beach with a stronger on the next chair over. I mean really get away, and find yourself deserted. Merzouga, Morocco lets you do just that. This land of sand dune after sand dune is ideal for anyone yearning to ride a camel to the ends of civilization. And you'll find plenty of options to get here with a tour, or even on your own.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Odisha (Orissa) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOdisha (Orissa) $31Merzouga $23
The average daily cost (per person) in Odisha (Orissa) is $31, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $23. 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 Odisha (Orissa) and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOdisha (Orissa) $14Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOdisha (Orissa) $28Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Odisha (Orissa) and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Odisha (Orissa) or Merzouga? 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: Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Odisha (Orissa) $8.16Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Odisha (Orissa)
Also for Odisha (Orissa), here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Bhubaneswar Airport: $22
- Private Transfer from Bhubaneswar to Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport: $40
- Private Transfer from Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport to Bhubaneswar: $40
- Bhubaneshwar Temple Tour with Private Transfer: $182
Is it cheaper to fly into Odisha (Orissa) or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Odisha (Orissa) 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 dayOdisha (Orissa) $12Merzouga $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Berber Pizza Cooking Class: $35
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $51
- Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $59
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $64
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Merzouga Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $140
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Odisha (Orissa) $5.94Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Odisha (Orissa)
For Odisha (Orissa), here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Konark Temple 3D skip the line Walking Tour: $4.35
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Bhubaneswar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- History Buffs Trails in Bhubaneswar (3 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $22
- Spiritual Trails of Bhubaneswar (3 Hours Guided Temples Tour with Tuk Tuk Ride): $22
- Half Day -Private Tour: Konark Temple , Dhauli Stupa & Beach: $27
- Immersive Bhubaneswar walking tour with professional guide: $55
- 6-hour Temples tour of Bhubaneswar including hotel pick-up & drop-off: $63
- Bhubaneswar: 3-hour Day Tour to Udayagiri-Khandagiri and Dhaula Hills: $66
- Discover Dhauli Shanti Stupa Bhubaneswar(Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $73
- Best of Bhubaneswar (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $73
- Konark and Chilika Lake: A Private Day Tour from Bhubaneshwar: $73
- 8-hours Full Day Tour of Bhubaneswar including Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off: $78
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp: $64
- 1 hour tour Quad biking experience: $100
- 2 Hour Merzouga Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Dunes: $205
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $39
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck: $293
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $114
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $44
- 2-Night Desert Camp Experience with Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $152
- 3 Day Sahara Desert Tour from Errachidia to Merzouga Camp: $200
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek: $116
- 3 hour Jeep Tour in Merzouga Desert: $64
- 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $293
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOdisha (Orissa) $6.65Merzouga -
Sample the Local Flavors in Odisha (Orissa)
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Odisha (Orissa):
- Pub Crawl Bhubaneswar: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Odisha (Orissa) and Merzouga, we can see that Odisha (Orissa) is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Odisha (Orissa) is in Asia and Merzouga 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 Merzouga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Merzouga 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 Odisha (Orissa) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Odisha (Orissa) than you might in Merzouga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Odisha (Orissa) Expensive? and Is Merzouga 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.