Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Amritsar?
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 Amritsar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Amritsar?
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.
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, and The Best Photography Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Amritsar $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $54. 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 Amritsar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Amritsar $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Amritsar $46
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Amritsar
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Amritsar? 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 Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Amritsar $16
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:
- Abrahamic Family House Tour with Transfer: $89
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Abu Dhabi Hotel or Address): $131
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $70
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi Round-Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $53
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): Private Transfer to Abu Dhabi: $100
- Abu Dhabi Airport Departure Transfer (Abu Dhabi Hotels to Abu Dhabi Airport): $131
- Abu Dhabi Airport Private Departure Transfer: $33
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer To or From Anywhere within Abu Dhabi: $70
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer to Hotel or Vice Versa: $65
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfers : Airport AUH to Abu Dhabi City by Luxury Van: $95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
- Amritsar Airport Transfer: $12
- From Amritsar Airport Transfer: $28
- Airport/Hotel Transfer to Chandigarh Airport/Hotel: $71
- Chandigarh to Amritsar Transfer: $71
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $98
- Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $151
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Amritsar?
Prices for flights to both Amritsar 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 $45Amritsar $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai: Dhow Cruise Marina Multi Cusine Dinner & Tanura Show: $35
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $42
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- Dubai Best Dhow Cruise Dinner Marina: $46
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $50
- Desert Tour with BBQ Dinner and Hotel Transfer: $51
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities : $72
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $22
- Flavors of Amritsar (2-Hour Guided Street Food Tour Walk): $24
- Amritsar Food Tour: $31
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Dinner: $45
- Indo-Pak Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border & Dinner: $60
- Evening Tour to Sadda Pind with Dinner: $67
- Beating Retreat Ceremony, Sadda Pind and Dinner: $71
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
- Sadda Pind With Lunch Or Dinner From Amritsar: $186
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Amritsar $15
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Qasr Al Hosn: Entry Tickets with 1 GB Data eSIM: $8.16
- Sea Breeze Boat Tour: $8.17
- Fast-Track Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Hosn: $8.37
- Abu Dhabi 4G & 5G Data Roaming for Tourist: $11
- Louvre Join an Express Tour: $14
- Qasr Al Watan Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi with Tourist Shuttle Bus & eSIM: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum General Admission Ticket: $17
- Qasr Al Watan Admission Ticket: $18
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
- Shop & Eat in Abu Dhabi’s Markets Like a Local Walking Tour: $19
- Abu Dhabi Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big UAE Quiz (1 Day Pass): $19
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Amritsar Heritage Trails (2 Hour Guided Tour Experience): $13
- Golden Temple Guided Tour (Planet Amritsar Inc.): $17
- Cultural Walk of Amritsar (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
- Amritsar Heritage Walking Tour: $18
- Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Guided Tour: $18
- Real Village Tour Amritsar: $20
- Real Amritsar : Full Day Tour with Wagah Border and Heritage Walk: $21
- Amritsar Golden Temple Tour.: $25
- Wagah Border Ceremony Half-Day Tour: $27
- Wagha Border tour : $29
- Wagah Border Amritsar Sightseeing Taxi: $30
- Amritsar Full Day Tour (Golden Temple with Wagah Border): $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Amritsar $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Amritsar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Amritsar:
- Pub Crawl Amritsar (3 hours pub hopping tour): $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Amritsar, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Amritsar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Amritsar 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 Amritsar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amritsar 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 Amritsar.
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 Amritsar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Amritsar?
Amritsar has a larger population, and is about 81% larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Amritsar, 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 Abu Dhabi or Amritsar?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Amritsar in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Amritsar. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Amritsar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Amritsar receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Amritsar. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amritsar this time of the year. In Abu Dhabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Amritsar during summer. Abu Dhabi gets 331 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 215 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's very hot in Amritsar this time of the year. Abu Dhabi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Abu Dhabi is generally around the same temperature as Amritsar. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 35°C (95°F), and Amritsar fluctuates around 33°C (91°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Amritsar 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Amritsar in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Amritsar. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amritsar throughout the year.
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in October than Amritsar. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. In the autumn, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Amritsar. Abu Dhabi gets 314 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 252 hours of full sun.
Abu Dhabi is around the same temperature as Amritsar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Amritsar fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Amritsar 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Amritsar in the Winter?
Both Amritsar and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Amritsar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Amritsar. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Amritsar during winter. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 181 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Amritsar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Abu Dhabi in January average around 18°C (64°F), and Amritsar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Amritsar 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Amritsar in the Spring?
Both Amritsar and Abu Dhabi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amritsar year-round.
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in April than Amritsar. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Amritsar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the spring, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Amritsar. Abu Dhabi gets 297 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 265 hours of full sun.
In April, Abu Dhabi is generally around the same temperature as Amritsar. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 27°C (81°F), and Amritsar fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Amritsar 28°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Amritsar and Abu Dhabi
| Abu Dhabi | Amritsar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 35°C (96°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
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