Which place is cheaper, Philadelphia or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
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.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the fourth largest urban area, and the fifth largest city in the United States. It's located in southeastern Pennsylvania and has a rich history, having once been the capital of the United States. The city has very impressive architecture, museums, universities, and entertainment venues. It's a cultural and artistic center for the country and it continues to climb as a top travel destination.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $43Philadelphia $188
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $43, while the average daily cost in Philadelphia is $188. 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 Philadelphia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Philadelphia $119
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Philadelphia $238
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Philadelphia
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Philadelphia? 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 Philadelphia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Philadelphia $28
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Philadelphia
Also for Philadelphia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Philadelphia Airport (PHL): Private Transfer to Philadelphia: $355
- Philadelphia City to Washington City - Private Car Transfer: $135
- Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Philadelphia - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $131
- Private Transfer: Philadelphia Airport PHL to Philadelphia in Business Car: $95
- Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Philadelphia?
Prices for flights to both Philadelphia 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 $12Philadelphia $49
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 Philadelphia
For Philadelphia, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casual Lunch (for 3)$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Philadelphia
For Philadelphia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Locals' Favorites Food Tour: $52
- Best of Philly Food Tour: $55
- Best of Philadelphia Food Tour-Small Group Walking Tour: $59
- 9th Street Italian Market Walking Food Tour: $61
- Bites and Booze: Walking Food Tour in Philadelphia : $65
- Flavors of Philly Food Tour: $65
- Philadelphia's Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise: $66
- Secret Food Tour: $84
- Highlights of East Passyunk Food Tour: $85
- Chef-Led Taste of the Italian Market Food Tour: $90
- Spirit of Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.83Philadelphia $28
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 Philadelphia
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Philadelphia's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Big Bus Tour (family of 3)$99
Tours and Activities in Philadelphia
For Philadelphia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Ben Franklin Yacht Brunch Cruise with Buffet: $65
- A Magical Christmas Tour in Philadelphia: $558
- Amazing Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $44
- Art and Controversy: An audio tour of Philadelphia's most infamous art scandals: $5.40
- BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia: $49
- Best of Philadelphia Small Group Walking Tour: $104
- City Sightseeing Walking Tour – Founding Fathers and Mothers: $32
- Classic Philadelphia City Bike Tour: $75
- Cocktail Caravan: Philly Walking Bar Tour: $35
- Dark Philly Adult Night Tour: $38
- Discovering Colonial Philadelphia Private Walking Tour: $250
- Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day): $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Philadelphia $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Philadelphia
Also in Philadelphia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Liberty History Tour Pub Crawl: $45
- Guided Tour with Pub Crawl: $45
- Half-Day Philadelphia's Brewery Bike Tour with Tastings: $100
- Philly Signature Guided Brewery Tour: $105
- Guided Craft Brewery Tours with a Snack: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Philadelphia, we can see that Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Philadelphia?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 9% larger than the population of Philadelphia. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Philadelphia. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Philadelphia because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Rabat is around the same temperature as Philadelphia in the summer. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Philadelphia fluctuates around 77°F (25°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Philadelphia this time of the year. In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Philadelphia during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Philadelphia receives 273 hours of full sun in the summer.
Philadelphia receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Philadelphia. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Philadelphia receives 3.9 inches (100 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Philadelphia 77°F (25°C)
Should I visit Rabat or Philadelphia in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Philadelphia. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Philadelphia this time of year.
In the autumn, Rabat is a little warmer than Philadelphia. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rabat in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Philadelphia averages at about 56°F (14°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Philadelphia. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In the autumn, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Philadelphia. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Philadelphia receives 202 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in October than Philadelphia. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Philadelphia receives 1.9 inches (48 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Philadelphia 56°F (14°C)
Should I visit Rabat or Philadelphia in the Winter?
Both Philadelphia 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, many travelers come to Philadelphia for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Philadelphia. In January, Rabat is generally much warmer than Philadelphia. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 13°C (56°F), and Philadelphia fluctuates around 30°F (-1°C).
Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Philadelphia during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Philadelphia receives 152 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rabat usually receives more rain than Philadelphia. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Philadelphia receives 2.3 inches (58 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Philadelphia 30°F (-1°C)
Should I visit Rabat or Philadelphia in the Spring?
Both Philadelphia 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Philadelphia in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Rabat is a little warmer than Philadelphia in the spring. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Philadelphia fluctuates around 52°F (11°C).
In Philadelphia, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the spring, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Philadelphia. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Philadelphia receives 216 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in April than Philadelphia. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Philadelphia receives 2.8 inches (70 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Philadelphia 52°F (11°C)
Typical Weather for Philadelphia and Rabat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 inches (58 mm) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 inches (54 mm) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 inches (70 mm) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 inches (70 mm) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 3 inches (76 mm) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 inches (100 mm) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 56°F (14°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 inches (64 mm) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
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