Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Uttar Pradesh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Uttar Pradesh or Essaouira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Uttar Pradesh and Essaouira. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Uttar Pradesh or Essaouira?
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a state in the northern plains region of India. The vast region has an ancient and interesting history which has even been said to have inspired two great epics of India, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is most famous for the Taj Mahal, located in Agra - the tourist capital of the region.
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Uttar Pradesh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUttar Pradesh $39Essaouira $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $39, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $57. 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 Uttar Pradesh and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUttar Pradesh $14Essaouira $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $28Essaouira $52
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh or Essaouira? 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: Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uttar Pradesh $6.90Essaouira $2.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- Private transfer Agra to Varnashi: $246
- Private Transfer- Agra city to Delhi via Mathura: $169
- Private transfer from Agra to Varanasi by Car: $161
- Private Transfer Agra to Varanasi by Car: $130
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Private Transfer To Jaipur From Agra Via Fatehpur Sikri And Abhaneri: $120
- Private Transfer from Agra to Jaipur with Fatehpur Sikri: $120
- Private One-Way Transfer: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur: $119
- A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $114
- Agra to Sawai Madhopur drop Private Transfers En route Stops: $109
- Private Transfers Agra To Vrindavan Drop: $109
- Private One Way Transfer from Agra to Lucknow: $109
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Essaouira P13: 2h quad + 2h camel free transfer: $90
- Essaouira P17: Quad ride dunes beaches free transfer.: $33
- Essaouira P2: dunes wipe & beaches in quad with transfer: $33
- Essaouira P3: Quad and Buggy tour beach dunes free transfer: $33
- Essaouira P4: excursions EN Quad (free transfer): $33
- Essaouira to Agafay Desert Marrakech Exclusive Private Transfer: $90
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Aéroport: $31
- From Agadir : Day in Essaouira with Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Agadir: $125
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Taroudant: $228
- Private Transfer Marrakech Aéroport to Marrakech: $23
- Private Transfer aéroport essaouira to essaouira city: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Uttar Pradesh 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 dayUttar Pradesh $18Essaouira $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Agra's Tea demonstration & Food Tour: $15
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $20
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Cooking Class with Sona: $29
- Agra Street Food Tour and Sadar Bazar Walking Tour: $30
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- Cooking Demonstration + Meals and interaction Workshop: $38
- Half-Day Varanasi Village Tour with Cooking Class & Local Dining: $40
- Story of Spices- A Food Tour of Agra: $40
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.43
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Breakfast Crepes$0.51
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Fish for Lunch$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agadir Cooking Class Experience with Local Market Visit: $30
- Cooking class: How To Be a Real Moroccan Chef: $40
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $46
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $51
- Sidi Kaouki Sunset Walk and Berber Tent Dinner by Atlantic: $51
- Essaouira Cooking Class At Home: $51
- Essaouira Berber Cooking Class & Organic Farm Tour Al Aaila Farm: $54
- Cooking Class in Essaouira Countryside: $57
- Essaouira Family Dinner Experience: $64
- Essaouira Street Food Tour: $67
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $68
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $210
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh $10Essaouira $12
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Taj Mahal Ticket & Guide: $14
- 03 Day Spiritual Tour: Kashi Vishwanath,Ganga Aarti Sarnath”: $271
- 08 Hours : Private - Full Day City Tour Of Delhi: $53
- 08 Hours : Private Full Day City Tour of Jaipur: $90
- 1 Day Agra and 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour from Agra: $202
- 1 Day Private Tour of Agra - Taj Mahal & More: $35
- 1 Day Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Agra with Fatehpur Sikri: $90
- 10 Days Royal Rajasthan Tour – Palaces, Forts and Culture: $820
- 11-Hour Agra Day Tour : Sunrise and Sunset of Taj Mahal: $55
- 2 Day Golden Triangle Private Tour From Agra: $207
- 2 Day Private Bodhgaya Tour From Varanasi: $189
- 2 Day Private Mystical Varanasi Tour: $43
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Essaouira to Marrakech Supratours bus tickets: $18
- Small Group Surf Lesson in Essaouira 3 Hour Experience: $28
- Full-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech: $28
- Quad bike tour discovery in Essaouira for two hours: $30
- Scenic Horseback Adventure Along Essaouira’s Beaches: $31
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $32
- Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $33
- Essaouira P6: Cape Sim quad bike tour: $33
- Sunset Horse Ride Experience in Essaouira: $33
- 1-Hour Scenic Quad Bike Tour: Discover Essaouira’s Coastline: $34
- Quad Adventure in 1 Hour: $37
- 2-Hour Beach & Dunes Quad Tour with Tea: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $5.65Essaouira $9.36
Sample the Local Flavors in Uttar Pradesh
Also in Uttar Pradesh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Lucknow: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Essaouira, we can see that Essaouira is more expensive. And not only is Uttar Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Uttar Pradesh is in Asia and Essaouira is in Africa, 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 Uttar Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uttar Pradesh 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 Essaouira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Essaouira than you might in Uttar Pradesh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uttar Pradesh Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Uttar Pradesh or Essaouira?
Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 2350 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Uttar Pradesh and Essaouira, 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.
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