Which place is cheaper, Bilbao or Agra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Agra or Bilbao?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Bilbao, 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 Bilbao?
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.
Bilbao
The industrial city of Bilbao is located on a port of the Nervión River in northern Spain, an important location of Basque country. While the downtown is filled with skyscrapers and innovative architecture, it sits between a river and mountains of natural allure. A city of hard-workers to the core, Bilbao displays remnants of its industrial past, though in more recent years it has transformed into a center for art. It is now a popular location for visitors looking to experience art galleries and museums.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgra $44Bilbao $153
The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $44, while the average daily cost in Bilbao is $153. 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 Bilbao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgra $16Bilbao $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgra $32Bilbao $162
Compare Hotels in Agra and Bilbao
Looking for a hotel in Agra or Bilbao? 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: Agra Hotel Prices and Bilbao Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agra $10Bilbao $29
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$0.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra
Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 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: $20
- Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
- Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $50
- Agra to Delhi (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to Delhi Airport Transfers by Car: $86
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $51
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to Jaipur one way Transfer With Fatehpur Sikri/Stepwell: $52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bilbao
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bilbao:
- Bilbao Airport (BIO) to San Sebastian City Center Transfer: $441
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to Pamplona: $435
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to Santander: $329
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to San Sebastian: $329
- Private Transfer from Bilbao to San Sebastian: $279
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to San Sebastian Airport: $279
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander: $263
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Logroño city: $255
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Pamplona: $239
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to Vitoria-Gasteiz: $218
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao Cruise Port: $216
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Laguardia town: $207
Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Bilbao?
Prices for flights to both Bilbao 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
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Food Meals for one dayAgra $16Bilbao $50
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$2.15
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: $5.97
- Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.97
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $9.53
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $10
- From Local Street Food Tour By TUK-TUK: $11
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Tour with Indian Cooking Class: $27
- Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $29
- Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $30
- Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $30
- Agra's best cooking classes: $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bilbao
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bilbao.
- Basque Food Tour with Guide: $88
- The High End Bilbao Food Tour for Foodies: $100
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairings: $106
- The High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $114
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $114
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $117
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class with Open Bar: $117
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $119
- Paella Cooking Class with Sangria in Bilbao: $140
- Traditional Basque Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $162
- Small-group Immersive Basque Cooking Class in Bilbao with Open Bar: $171
- Guggenheim Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour & Dinner: $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agra $20Bilbao $32
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$7.17
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Taj Mahal for Two$18
Tours and Activities in Agra
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.
- Mughal Carpet Co. Agra :- Handmade Rugs Demonstration Tour: $0.84
- Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $1.02
- Agra : Taj Mahal tour with guide: $1.19
- Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Free Breakfast: $1.19
- Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Entry with Guided Tour: $1.19
- From Delhi: Sameday Taj Mahal & Agra Tour With Express Entry: $1.79
- From Delhi: 5* Meal & Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by Express Train: $2.00
- From Delhi: Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Tour By Car with Option: $2.00
- From Taj Mahal & Fort Skip-the-Line Tour with Options: $2.00
- Taj Mahal and Agra Private Guided Tour from Delhi by AC Car: $2.00
- Sunset Taj Mahal Tour with Skip-The-Line & Lateral Entry: $2.03
- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $2.05
Tours and Activities in Bilbao
Here are a few actual costs in Bilbao for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour: $84
- 2 Hours Private Family Guided Walking Tour in Bilbao: $205
- 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket: $267
- Awesome Bilbao – Private Family Walking Tour: $401
- Basque Coast Tour: Vizcaya Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika: $68
- Basque Country 7-Day Guided Tour from Bilbao: $1,195
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Private Walking Tour from Hotel/Center: $291
- Bilbao - Private Historic walking tour: $391
- Bilbao 3-Day Package: Guggenheim, Hotel Stay and Bike Tour: $262
- Bilbao : Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour): $49
- Bilbao : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $50
- Bilbao All Iron Tour: Guggenheim and San Mamés with Lunch: $268
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgra $9.61Bilbao $24
Sample the Local Flavors in Bilbao
Also in Bilbao, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Unique Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier - In Bilbao: $50
- Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier (close to Guggenheim museum): $56
- Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide: $83
- From La Rioja Wineries Day Trip with Wine Tastings: $84
- Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour: $184
- Guided Txacoli Wine Tasting: $195
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Bilbao: $235
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Vitoria: $250
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $256
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Vitoria: $262
- Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao : $267
- From Rioja Architecture and Wine Tour: $274
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Bilbao, we can see that Bilbao 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 Bilbao 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 Bilbao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bilbao 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 Bilbao Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agra or Bilbao?
Agra has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Bilbao. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Bilbao, 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.