Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Toronto?
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 Toronto 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $43Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $43, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Toronto $32
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 Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Round trip transfer in private vehicle from-to Pearson Airport in Niagara Falls (Ontario): $280
- Round-Trip Transfer Between Billy Bishop Toronto (YTZ) Airport and Niagara Falls: $268
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $263
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara: $238
- Private Arrival Transfer-Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls: $231
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Toronto: $223
- Private Transfer to and from Kitchener Waterloo Region - Toronto Pearson Airport: $222
- Private Transfer: Niagara Falls Canada to Toronto Downtown Black Car Service: $219
- Private Arrival Transfer. Pearson Airport to Kitchener/Waterloo : $215
- Low Cost:-Private Transfer: Niagara Falls Canada to Toronto Pearson Airport: $213
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Pearson Airport : $208
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $12Toronto $66
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 Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- E-Scooter Food Tour Toronto: $45
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.83Toronto $31
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 Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Private Photoshoot Experience in Toronto: $74
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $186
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $25
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $200
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour: $48
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour with Optional Boat: $39
- 3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto: $259
- 6 Hours Day Tour in Toronto to Niagara Falls: $109
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $111
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $34
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $139
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Finest Whisky Exploration Game in Toronto Distillery District: $8.20
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour: $21
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour in Toronto: $36
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Rabat. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
In July, Rabat is generally around the same temperature as Toronto. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 23°C (73°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toronto this time of the year. In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Toronto. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Toronto. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Rabat is much warmer than Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 20°C (67°F) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In the autumn, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in October than Toronto. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Rabat are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
Toronto can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Rabat is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Rabat in January average around 13°C (56°F), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rabat usually receives more rain than Toronto. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto 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.
In April, Rabat is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 16°C (60°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the spring, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Toronto. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Rabat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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