Which place is cheaper, Bikaner 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 Bikaner?
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 Bikaner can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Bikaner?
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.
Bikaner
Bikaner is located in the Rajasthan state in northwest India. This city is where the headquarters of Bikaner District and Division are located. The city was founded in 1486 by Rao Bika, and has a population of about 645,000 people.
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 Bicycle Tours in India, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $197Bikaner $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Bikaner is $53. 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 Bikaner in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Bikaner $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Bikaner $36
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Bikaner
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Bikaner? 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 Bikaner Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Bikaner $11
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:
- Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi Tickets With Meal and Transfers: $103
- Yas Water world Abu Dhabi With Optional Transfer: $105
- Yas Island Ferrari World Theme Park Ticket with Transfer Option: $110
- Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi Ticket with Hotel Transfers: $251
- VIP Airport Transfer In Abu Dhabi: $150
- Ultimate Snow Park Abu Dhabi Package with transfer option: $71
- Transfer Abu Dhabi City Center to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $31
- Teams Lab Phenomena Experience in Abu Dhabi with Transfers option: $56
- TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Experience with Optional Transfers: $65
- Snow Abu Dhabi Tour with Optional Private Transfers: $110
- Snow Abu Dhabi Indoor Snow Park Adventure with Transfers: $75
- Ski Abu Dhabi with Optional Transfers: $100
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bikaner
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bikaner:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bikaner
Also for Bikaner, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bikaner Airport to Bikaner Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $5.45
- Bikaner Hotels to Bikaner Airport drop: Private Transfers: $5.45
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jodhpur: $48
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jaisalmer: $60
- Self Guided Bikaner City Tour With One Way Transfer To Jaipur: $108
- Bikaner Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $136
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Bikaner?
Prices for flights to both Bikaner 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 $78Bikaner $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- VIP Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Camel Ride BBQ Dinner: $28
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Dinner: $37
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Red Dunes 4x4 Pick Drop Dinner Shows: $39
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Live Show: $39
- Abu Dhabi Sunset Desert Safari With Dinner And 5 Live Shows: $43
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $50
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Live Entertainment and BBQ Dinner: $52
- Experience Abu Dhabi Yas Island by Dhow Cruise at Sea with Dinner: $55
- Luxury Dhow Dinner Cruise Abu Dhabi Yas Island: $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 Sandboarding, Camel Ride & Dinner: $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rajasthani Cooking Class in Bikaner: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Bikaner $13
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: $135
- 2 Days 2 Park- Ferrari World +Yas Waterworld Or Warner Bros World Combo Tickets: $155
- 4 Hour Cultural Tour of Abu Dhabi - Private Tour: $160
- 8 Hours Al Ain City Tour without lunch: $103
- 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 Sightseeing Tour from Abu Dhabi Hotels: $100
- Abu Dhabi City Sightseeing Tour with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: $267
- Abu Dhabi City Tour: $95
- Abu Dhabi City Tour Full Day - Louver Museum & Grand Mosque & Heritage Village: $189
Tours and Activities in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Heritage & Cultural Trails of Bikaner (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Heritage & Cultural Trails of Bikaner (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Discover Bikaner in Nightlights (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Explore Old Bikaner City: Guided Walking Tour by Foot: $12
- Taste of Guided 7+ Street Food Tasting Tour: $21
- Bikaner 2 Hour Guided Street Food Tasting Tour: $22
- Udaipur: Instagram Photo Tour with Boat Ride & Sunset Views: $40
- Karni Mata Temple Half-Day Guided Tour: $46
- Bikaner Sightseeing with Tour Guide - Custom Hours, Itinerary: $49
- Bikaner to Jaisalmer: Junagarh Fort & Rat Temple Tour: $53
- Royal Trails of Bikaner (Guided Half Day City Tour): $65
- Guided Bikaner City Tour With Drop Off at Jodhpur: $72
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Bikaner $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Bikaner, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Bikaner much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Bikaner 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 Bikaner would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bikaner 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 Bikaner.
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 Bikaner Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Bikaner?
Abu Dhabi has a larger population, and is about 5% larger than the population of Bikaner. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Bikaner, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.