Which place is cheaper, Azores or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rabat and Azores 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.
While not high on the tourist destination list, Rabat is a quiet gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture and palm-lined streets. This political capital is a laid-back, pleasant alternative to the more cosmopolitan Casablanca.
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat plus the city of Temera are home to a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 million.
The Azores are a group of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal. Although the islands were created through volcanic activity, there is far less activity now, making the Azores the perfect beach escape. Most people speak Portuguese, or a dialect of it, with English spoken primarily by those in the tourism industry.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Azores is $0.00. 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 Rabat and Azores in more detail.
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Rabat, 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 Rabat.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Azores, we can see that Rabat is more expensive. And not only is Azores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rabat is in Africa and Azores 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 Azores would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Azores 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 Rabat would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rabat than you might in Azores.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rabat Expensive? and Is Azores Expensive?.
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Azores. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Azores, 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.