Which place is cheaper, Agra or Abu Dhabi?
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 Abu Dhabi or Agra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Agra can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Agra?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Agra
In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.
While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best 3-Day Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $197Agra $49
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Agra is $49. 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 Abu Dhabi and Agra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Agra $14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Agra $28
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Agra
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Agra? 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: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Agra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Agra $9.09
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Warner Bro's with Private Transfers from Dubai: $279
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Alain: $259
- Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Tickets with Private Transfers: $257
- Full Day Ferrari world Tour with Private Transfers from Dubai: $251
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport DXB in Luxury SUV: $216
- Warner Bros World and Ferrari World Combo Ticket with transfer from Dubai: $204
- Ferrari World, Yas and Warner Bros Word Tickets with Transfer: $200
- Dubai Miracle Garden and Global Village Transfers from Abu Dhabi: $200
- Abu Dhabi Combo Ticket: Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld with transfers: $195
- Dubai Full Day Trip from City Tour with Transfers: $190
- Louvre Museum and Qasr Al Watan Tour With Private Transfers: $170
- Dining at Talea by Antonio Guida - Emirates Palace with Transfer: $165
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra
Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Agra railway station to Hotel In Agra: $5.50
- Delhi/Agra/Jaipur : One Way Private taxi Transfer: $7.78
- Agra Airport to Agra Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $8.10
- Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $15
- From Elephant Rescue Center Visits by AC Vehicle transfers: $16
- Agra To Jaipur Private Transfer with Fatehpur Sikri Stop: $19
- Private Transfer Agra to Jaipur with Fatehpur Sikri OR Stepwell: $21
- Private Transfer From Agra to New Delhi: $22
- Delhi Agra Jaipur Transfer with Fatehpur Sikri & Stepwell: $22
- Mathura to Delhi private transfer: $28
- Sunrise Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Skip the Line & Transfers: $31
- One-Way Transfers assistance Agra to Bharatpur Hotels Drop: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Agra?
Prices for flights to both Agra and Abu Dhabi 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 dayAbu Dhabi $78Agra $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Live Show: $32
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Red Dunes 4x4 Pick Drop Dinner Shows: $39
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Live Entertainment and BBQ Dinner: $44
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $50
- Experience Abu Dhabi Yas Island by Dhow Cruise at Sea with Dinner: $55
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Camel Ride and Live Shows: $56
- Desert Safari In Abu Dhabi With BBQ Dinner: $58
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner: $65
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Camel Ride BBQ Dinner and Live Shows: $67
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Sandboarding, Camel Ride & Dinner: $68
- Evening Desert Safari Camel Ride Dinner Live Shows in Abu Dhabi: $69
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari: BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Shows: $71
Typical Food Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:
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Breakfast for Two$1.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra
For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $19
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Agra's best cooking classes: $27
- Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
- Cooking Demonstration + Meals and interaction Workshop: $38
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
- Story of Spices- A Food Tour of Agra: $40
- Dinner at Agra with local Indian family: $40
- Indian Cooking Class and Dine with a Local Family in Agra: $40
- Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet: $43
- Henna application session with dinner: $48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Agra $17
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- 1 Day 2 Yas Island Park Tickets Combo: $159
- 2 Days 2 Park- Ferrari World +Yas Waterworld Or Warner Bros World Combo Tickets: $155
- 8 Hours Al Ain City Tour without lunch: $103
- 8 hours Private Tour: Ferrari World and Louvre Museum with Pickup: $270
- Abu Dhabi ,Private Layover Tour -6 hours: $299
- Abu Dhabi 2 seater Desert Buggy Experience: $200
- Abu Dhabi : Private Walking Tour with A guide (Private Tour): $46
- Abu Dhabi Aladdin Tour: Grand Mosque, Etihad, Palace, & Louvre: $119
- Abu Dhabi All in One Tour Tradition to Innovation: $199
- Abu Dhabi City Full Day Tour from Abu Dhabi: $157
- Abu Dhabi City Sightseeing Tour from Abu Dhabi Hotels: $100
- Abu Dhabi City Tour Including Ferrari World Tickets from Dubai: $195
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra
For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entry to the Red Fort for Two$6.32
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Taj Mahal for Two$16
Tours and Activities in Agra
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.
- Agra’s Hidden Gems & Flavors on a Thrilling Tuk-Tuk Tour 3-4 Hrs: $5.00
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour The Hidden Riverfront Paradises: $5.47
- Private Tour personal Driver & Lauxry Car: $6.40
- Self Guided Podcast Tour Agra The Laborers Labyrinth: $6.84
- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour with Tickets: $8.00
- Local Agra :Taj Mahal Sunrise / Sunset Private Tour by Car: $8.00
- Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Private Skip-the-Line Tour: $9.72
- Agra Fort Visits Private Tour with Licensed Tour Guide: $11
- Taj Mahal Virtual Tour with Local Guide(Online Experience ): $11
- Spiritual Trails of Vrindavan (2 Hours Guided Temples Walking Tour): $12
- Tour of Ancient Art Work in Agra with a local - Also Meet the Artisians: $12
- Heritage & Cultural Trails of Mathura (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Agra $8.48
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Agra, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Agra is in Asia, 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 Agra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agra 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 Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Agra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Agra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Agra?
Agra has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Agra, 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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