Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Berlin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rabat and Berlin 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.
Where Should I go: Rabat or Berlin?
Rabat
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.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $43Berlin $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $43, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $147. 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 Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Berlin $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Berlin $136
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Berlin? 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: Rabat Hotel Prices and Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Berlin $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
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Taxi to Sale$3.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Rabat To Chefchaouen: $285
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Fes: $274
- Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $264
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to El Jadida: $263
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Larache: $256
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tetouan: $231
- Private Transfer from Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to Casablanca: $222
- Private Transfer From Fez To Rabat: $207
- Private Transfer from Rabat To Fez: $207
- One-Way Transfer from Rabat to Fez via meknes & volubilis : $198
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Meknes: $197
- Private transfer from Rabat to Casablanca: $191
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.50
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Bahn Ticket$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague: $732
- Private Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $369
- Trabi Limousine Airport Transfer with City Tour: $361
- Private Minivan Transfer with Driver and Guide: $323
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin APT-HTL (SXF): $300
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin HTL-APT (SXF): $300
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Nuremberg with 2h of Sightseeing: $276
- Classic Remise Private Tour with Transfer: $273
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Terezin Concentration Camp stop: $268
- Private Transfer: Berlin to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg - Port/Harbor transport: $263
- Round Trip Private Transfer Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Berlin by Business Car: $258
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Dresden with 2 Hours of Sightseeing: $245
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin and Rabat 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 dayRabat $12Berlin $56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Cooking Classes with Tour of Rabat : $45
- Join Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $49
- Cooking Class in a Family Home: $66
- Walking Food Tour: $76
- Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $76
- Rabat Food Tour Like a Local: $76
- Rabat Family Cooking Class: $76
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in Rabat with a Local Family: $110
- Private Market Tour and Authentic Moroccan Cooking Lesson with a Rabat Local: $120
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.36
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Turkish Sandwich$2.14
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Currywurst$2.14
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2 Pho Noodles$9.64
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$64
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Mauer Park (2)$12
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Coffees at Impala$8.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $18
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $64
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.83Berlin $24
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- 4WD adventure Todra Gorge to Dades Valley - Aventures Verticales Maroc: $63
- 9-Day Tour to Imperial Cities and Desert: $1,400
- Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $78
- Fes Full Day Private Tour from Rabat: $250
- Fes Full-Day Private Tour from Rabat with hotel pickup : $132
- From Casablanca:9Days Unforgettable Desert Tour To Marrakesh: $1,924
- From Fez : Rabat : Day Trip (Shared Group Tour): $103
- From 4 Days 3 Nights Sahara Desert Tour: $720
- From Tangier Guided Day Tour by High-Speed Train: $105
- Gems of Rabat Walking Tour: $115
- Luxury Morocco: 5-Day Private Guided Tour from Casablanca: $1,397
- Private Boat Exploration Tour In Rabat: $83
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$21
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- East Berlin and the Berlin Wall 2-Hour Walking Tour : $22
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin: $32
- (E) Bike Tour for Non Bikers option Rickshaw Shared Guide: $48
- 1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin: $49
- 2 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $74
- 2 Hours E-Scooter Tour: $60
- 2-Hour Private Berlin Walking Tour, Berlin in the Third Reich and Cold War: $213
- 3 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $91
- 3-Hour Alternative Berlin Bike Tour: Vibes of Berlin: $35
- 3-Hour Private Berlin Bike Tour: Vibes of Berlin: $185
- 3D Adventure black light mini golf (Berlin): $22
- 4 Hours 2 Person Highlights Berlin Rickshaw Tour with Guide : $207
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Berlin $18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $33
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $70
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $215
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $251
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Berlin, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rabat is in Africa and Berlin 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 Rabat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rabat 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin than you might in Rabat.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rabat Expensive? and Is Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Rabat. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Berlin, 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.
When is the best time to visit Rabat or Berlin?
Berlin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Rabat experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Rabat or Berlin in the Summer?
Both Berlin and Rabat are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Berlin because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Rabat is a little warmer than Berlin in the summer. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Berlin fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Berlin. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Berlin. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Berlin in the Autumn?
Both Berlin and Rabat during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
In the autumn, Rabat is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rabat in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Berlin averages at about 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the autumn, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 106 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets more rain in October than Berlin. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Berlin in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Berlin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Berlin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Berlin. In January, Rabat is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 13°C (56°F), and Berlin fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rabat usually receives more rain than Berlin. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Berlin in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Berlin. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Berlin in the spring for the activities around the city.
Rabat is much warmer than Berlin in the spring. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Berlin fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In the spring, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 160 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets more rain in April than Berlin. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin and Rabat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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.