A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Agra vs. Amsterdam for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Agra or Amsterdam?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Amsterdam, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Agra or Amsterdam?

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.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the capital and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that cross and weave around the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The historical architecture, scenic bridges, and energetic cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Netherlands, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Netherlands.


Which place is cheaper, Amsterdam or Agra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $55, while the average daily cost in Amsterdam is $225. 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 Agra and Amsterdam in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Agra $15
    Amsterdam $111
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Agra $30
    Amsterdam $222
Compare Hotels in Agra and Amsterdam

Looking for a hotel in Agra or Amsterdam? 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.

Hotels in Agra


Hotels in Amsterdam


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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: Agra Hotel Prices and Amsterdam Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Agra $10
    Amsterdam $22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.59

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra

Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $114
  • Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
  • Affordable transfer from Agra to Lucknow: $60
  • Agra : Half Day Shopping Tour with Private Guide & Transfer: $39
  • Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
  • Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $50
  • Agra Airport: One-Way Transfer Arrival and Departure: $5.92
  • Agra Fort Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Agra transfers: $24
  • Agra Full Day City Sightseeing Guided Tour - Transfer Option: $30
  • Agra Half Day Shopping Tour with Private Guide & Transfer: $18
  • Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $88
  • Agra airport to day tour agra and transfer to agra airport: $5.92

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:


  • Ride on Tram
    $3.49
  • Renting a Bike
    $16
  • One Hour Canal Cruise
    $11
  • Single Day Transit Pass
    $2.83
  • Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport
    $3.71

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:

  • Private Transfer to/from Bruges: $825
  • Private Transfer to/from Brussels: $804
  • Private Transfer to/from Antwerp: $616
  • Private Transfer from Zeebrugge to Amsterdam By Luxury car: $481
  • Transfer Amsterdam - Schiphol Airport: $386
  • Amsterdam Cruise Port: Private Transfer to The Hague hotels: $333
  • Rotterdam: Private transfer to/from Schiphol Airport: $311
  • Amsterdam & Rotterdam Cruise Port: 1-Way Private Transfer: $311
  • Schiphol & Cruise Port Rotterdam: 1-Way Private Transfer: $311
  • Schiphol Airport Private Transfer to Brussels: $293
  • 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Dordrecht: $290
  • 1-15 pers Taxi/Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to 's-Hertogenbosch: $290

Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Amsterdam?

Prices for flights to both Amsterdam and Agra 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Agra $27
    Amsterdam $82
Typical Food Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:


  • Breakfast for Two
    $2.13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra

For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Agra Food Tour & Spice Market: $2.96
  • From Local Street Food Tour By TUK-TUK: $5.33
  • Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.92
  • Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $10
  • Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $10
  • Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $14
  • Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
  • Old City Food Tour with Local Guide and Tastings: $23
  • The Spirit of Agra - Old Market Walking and Food Tour: $26
  • Home-Cooked Indian Dinner Workshop with Local Family: $26
  • Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $30
  • Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $30

Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:


  • Afternoon Tea
    $6.54

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.

  • Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood : $8.24
  • Pizza Cruise in Amsterdam Including Drinks and Ice Cream: $41
  • 3-course Dinner in the Dark Amsterdam: $57
  • 3-course dinner party at a secret pop-up restaurant: $60
  • Devour Amsterdam Ultimate Food Tour : $83
  • Small-Group Guided Sunset Canoe Tour in Waterland with Dinner: $86
  • Guided Cultural Food Tour in Amsterdam : $93
  • 10 Tastes of Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan: $93
  • #1 Food Tour in Jordaan & West: eat & enjoy with a local guide: $93
  • French Bistro-Style Dinner Overlooking Amsterdam's Canals: $96
  • Dinner Canal Cruise 4-Courses Including Drinks: $98
  • Discover Amsterdam's Culinary Scene: Morning Food Tour: $108

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Agra $19
    Amsterdam $41
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra

For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entry to the Red Fort for Two
    $7.11
  • Taj Mahal for Two
    $18

Tours and Activities in Agra

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.

  • From Same Day Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Sunrise Tour: $0.12
  • Mughal Carpet Co. Agra :- Handmade Rugs Demonstration Tour: $0.83
  • Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $1.01
  • Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Free Breakfast: $1.18
  • Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Entry with Guided Tour: $1.18
  • Agra : Taj Mahal tour with guide: $1.18
  • Skip-the-line entry ticket on Taj Mahal tour: $1.18
  • Skip The line Taj Mahal Guided Tour: $1.66
  • Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $1.66
  • Sunset Taj Mahal Tour with Skip-The-Line & Lateral Entry: $2.01
  • Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $2.04
  • Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-The-Line Tickets & guided tour: $2.07

Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam

Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum
    $6.54
  • Entry for two to the Anne Frank House
    $19

Tours and Activities in Amsterdam

Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Amsterdam Must-See Attractions Guided Walking Tour With A Guide: $33
  • 1 Hour Canal Cruise in Amsterdam: $22
  • 1 Hour Private Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour : $110
  • 1,5 hours Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour: $165
  • 1-Hour Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise: $19
  • 2 Hour Small Group Canal Cruise w/ Dutch snacks & Onboard Bar: $47
  • 2 hour food tasting Tour in Amsterdam Group Tour: $99
  • 2-Hour Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour: $165
  • 2.5 hours Amsterdam Pedicab Tour: $264
  • 3 hour Amsterdam Private Guide Walking Tour with an Amsterdam born raised Guide: $187
  • 5dporn experience: adres Oudekerksplein 18 Amsterdam : $16
  • 75 minute Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise and Maritime Museum: $42

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Agra $9.54
    Amsterdam $26

Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam

Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Original Amsterdam Pub Crawl: $26
  • Cheese and Wine tasting in Amsterdam: $27
  • Distillery Tour & Tasting at Spirited Union: $27
  • Amsterdam Private Pub Crawl in the City Center: $28
  • Amsterdam New Year's Eve Pub Crawl: $76
  • Beerbrewery tour in old Church to taste the best local beers.: $275


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Amsterdam, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Agra is in Asia and Amsterdam is in Europe, 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 Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam 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 Agra Expensive? and Is Amsterdam Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Agra or Amsterdam?

Agra has a larger population, and is about 93% larger than the population of Amsterdam. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Amsterdam, 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.