Which place is cheaper, Los Angeles or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
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.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California is probably one of the most well known cities in the United States. It is the second most populated metro area in the country with more than 17 million people. The city's diversity is wide reaching, giving it a character that is unique from any other place in the country. LA has many world famous sights and neighborhoods including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Santa Monica, but there is really so much more to this city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best 2-Week Tours from Los Angeles, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $43Los Angeles $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $43, while the average daily cost in Los Angeles is $258. 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 Los Angeles in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Los Angeles $140
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Los Angeles $280
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Los Angeles
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Los Angeles? 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 Los Angeles Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Los Angeles $42
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:
- Transfer Rabat to Tangier: $145
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $22
- Transfer Rabat to Fes: $116
- Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $264
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tetouan: $231
- Private Transfer from Rabat To Fez: $207
- Private Transfer From Fez To Rabat: $207
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Casablanca: $176
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Casablanca: $139
- Guided City Tour with Transfers: $118
- 1-Way Private Transfer to or from Rabat Airport: $31
- Rabat to Casablanca Private Transfer: $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Los Angeles
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Los Angeles:
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Hotel Parking for a Day$22
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Taxi to Airport$55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Los Angeles
Also for Los Angeles, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private City Highlights Tour with Transfer: $999
- LA: City Highlights Private Guided Tour with Transfer: $999
- Los Angeles Airport (LAX): Private Transfer to Los Angeles: $769
- Private Transfers between LAX Airport and Los Angeles: $519
- Los Angeles Airport Transfer and Transportation : $300
- Private Transfer from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Buena Park: $298
- Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Airport LAX in Luxury Car: $272
- Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Ontario Airport ONT in Luxury Van: $272
- San Diego Private Transfer To or From Universal Studios/Burbank.: $248
- One-Way Private Transfers From/To Los Angeles Airport: $245
- Los Angeles/Hollywood Private Transfer to or from San Diego.: $229
- Private Transfer from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Monica: $227
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Los Angeles?
Prices for flights to both Los Angeles 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 $12Los Angeles $60
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 Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Mexican Dinner (family of 4)$32
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Burritos for Two$15
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Coffee and Danish$7.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Venice Beach Food Tour with Tastings: $75
- Santa Monica Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $82
- 3-Hour Secret Food Tour: $88
- Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour: $89
- West Hollywood Food Tour: $89
- Venice Beach LA Food Tour: $89
- Downtown Food Tour: $89
- Venice Beach Food Tour: $89
- LA Venice Beach Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $99
- Original Downtown Los Angeles Walking Food Tour with Six Taste: $110
- Night Cruise in Marina del Rey with Dinner: $124
- Vegan African Dinner Party in Playa Del Ray: $132
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.83Los Angeles $82
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 Los Angeles
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Los Angeles's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Santa Monica Pier Rides (family of 4)$37
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Bowling$13
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Hollywood Tour for Two$30
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Six Flags for 2$96
Tours and Activities in Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Hour Private Ferrari Driving Tour: Hollywood to Beverly Hills: $289
- 2 Hour Celebrity Homes Tour: $175
- 2 Hour Griffith Park Observatory Tour: $20
- 2 Hour Private Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills Celebrity Homes: $175
- 2-Hour Hollywood Bus Tour: $45
- 2-Hours Guided Black and Brown Hollywood Tour: $77
- 2.5 Hour Fright Sights Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills: $219
- 2.5 Hour Private Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills: $219
- 2.5-hour Hollywood Chills Tour - Celebrity Scandals and Cemeteries : $219
- 20 Min Ferrari driving tour in Hollywood: $99
- 20 Min Lamborghini driving tour in Hollywood: $139
- 3 Hours Private Photoshoot and Self-Guided Tour in Los Angeles: $287
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Los Angeles $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Los Angeles
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Los Angeles:
- LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $40
- Salsa Lesson, Burlesque and Mojitos : $149
- Salsa Lesson and Burlesque Show: $149
- Malibu: Vintage VW Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting: $195
- Wine Tour at Fess Parker Winery by Helicopter: $4,299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Los Angeles, we can see that Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is in North America, 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 Los Angeles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Rabat. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Los Angeles. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Los Angeles for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Rabat is around the same temperature as Los Angeles. Typically, the summer temperatures in Rabat in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Los Angeles averages at about 72°F (22°C).
In July, Rabat usually receives more rain than Los Angeles. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 0 inches (0 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Los Angeles 72°F (22°C)
Should I visit Rabat or Los Angeles in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Los Angeles. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Los Angeles in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Rabat is generally around the same temperature as Los Angeles. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 20°C (67°F), and Los Angeles fluctuates around 64°F (18°C).
Rabat usually gets more rain in October than Los Angeles. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 0.6 inches (15 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Los Angeles 64°F (18°C)
Should I visit Rabat or Los Angeles in the Winter?
Both Los Angeles and Rabat are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Los Angeles for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
Rabat is around the same temperature as Los Angeles in the winter. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 13°C (56°F) in January, and Los Angeles fluctuates around 55°F (13°C).
In January, Rabat usually receives around the same amount of rain as Los Angeles. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 3.1 inches (79 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Los Angeles 55°F (13°C)
Should I visit Rabat or Los Angeles in the Spring?
Both Los Angeles and Rabat during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Los Angeles because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Rabat is around the same temperature as Los Angeles. Typically, the spring temperatures in Rabat in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Los Angeles averages at about 61°F (16°C).
Rabat usually gets more rain in April than Los Angeles. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 1 inches (25 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Los Angeles 61°F (16°C)
Typical Weather for Los Angeles and Rabat
| Rabat | Los Angeles | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 55°F (13°C) | 3 inches (76 mm) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 61°F (16°C) | 1 inches (25 mm) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 inches (10 mm) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 0 inches (0 mm) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 0 inches (0 mm) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 inches (5 mm) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 inches (15 mm) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) |
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