Which place is cheaper, Uttar Pradesh or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Uttar Pradesh?
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 Uttar Pradesh can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Uttar Pradesh?
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.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, and The Best Adventure Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Uttar Pradesh $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Uttar Pradesh is $0.00. 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 Uttar Pradesh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Uttar Pradesh -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Uttar Pradesh $0.00
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Uttar Pradesh
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Uttar Pradesh? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Uttar Pradesh -
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 Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- Private Transfer from Agra railway station to Hotel In Agra: $5.50
- Round Trip Transfers Between Agra Hotels & Agra Airport AGR: $6.14
- Private Transfer Varanasi Airport (VNS) To Varanasi Hotels Drop: $12
- Round Trip Transfers to Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation, Agra: $15
- Varanasi Airport to hotel private transfer: $18
- Private Transfer from Agra airport to Hotel and vice versa: $22
- Mathura to Delhi private transfer: $28
- Vrindavan to Delhi private transfer: $28
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Transfer from Agra to Tundla railway station and vice versa: $34
- Delhi Private Arrival Transfer From New Delhi Airport To Hotel In Delhi: $34
- Private Transfer Agra To Indira Gandhi International Airport Drop: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Uttar Pradesh?
Prices for flights to both Uttar Pradesh 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 $45Uttar Pradesh -
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 Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Tests of Best Varanasi Local Food Tour With Tourist Guide: $18
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra Including Lunch or Dinner: $20
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $25
- Agra's best cooking classes: $31
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- A Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration in Agra (Lunch or Dinner): $40
- Dinner at Agra with local Indian family : $40
- From Varanasi: Street food tour with Evening Ganga Aarti: $42
- Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet: $43
- Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Agra : $43
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Uttar Pradesh -
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 Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Agra: skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $1.19
- Taj Mahal Skip the Line Private Tour: $5.00
- Skip The Line Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by AC Car From Agra: $5.00
- Private Half Day Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Agra: $5.00
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Private Guided Tour : $5.00
- Taj Mahal Audio Tour Experience: $5.00
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Sunrise Private Tour with Special Add-ons: $6.00
- Audio Guided Walking Tour of Banaras Ghats, Varanasi: $6.12
- Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide: $6.14
- Full Day Agra Tuk Tuk Tour with Taj Mahal and Agra Fort: $6.14
- Agra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.72
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Uttar Pradesh -
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: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Uttar Pradesh, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Uttar Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Uttar Pradesh 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 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 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 Uttar Pradesh.
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 Uttar Pradesh Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Abu Dhabi or Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 280 times larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Uttar Pradesh, 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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