Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Pune?
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 Pune or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pune 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: Pune or Merzouga?
Pune
Located in Maharashtra, Pune is the state's second largest city and cultural capital. Not only is it a hub for museums, temples, beaches, and scenic overlooks, but it also has a thriving nightlife and general atmosphere due to the student population.
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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Pune Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPune $52Merzouga $23
The average daily cost (per person) in Pune is $52, 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 Pune and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPune $19Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPune $38Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Pune and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Pune 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: Pune Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pune $8.43Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pune
Also for Pune, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Pune to your Accommodation in Mumbai: $22
- Affordable transfer from Pune to Mumbai Airport: $28
- Private Transfer from Pune (PNQ) Airport to Pune City: $40
- Pune Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Pune or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Pune 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 dayPune $21Merzouga $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pune
For Pune, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $51
- Private trip 4x4 in Merzouga Lunch with Berber Pizza: $58
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $64
- Overnight At Luxury Desert Camp with Camel Ride and Dinner: $105
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pune $15Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Pune
For Pune, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pune Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Skip the Line: Meher Retreat Day Picnic Ticket, Near Pune: $9.42
- Shaniwar Wada Walking Tour: $12
- Night Walk Tour Pune: $12
- Walking Tour of Pune (2 Hours Guided Walk): $12
- Pune Walking Tour with a Punekar: $21
- Food Walk Tour Pune (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Walk): $22
- Heritage/Divine Half Day Tour with Snacks (AC Car Tour): $32
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Pune: $35
- Pune Food & Snack Tasting Walking Tour: $36
- Pune Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $39
- Pune Food & Snack Tasting Walking Tour (Non - Vegetarian): $48
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- 1 Hour Merzouga Buggy Desert Tour: $70
- 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: $163
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $38
- 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck: $292
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $113
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $44
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek: $115
- 3 hour Jeep Tour in Merzouga Desert: $64
- 3-Day Best Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $292
- 4×4 Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $2.80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPune $13Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pune and Merzouga, we can see that Pune is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pune 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 Pune would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pune 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 Pune 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.