Which place is cheaper, Calgary or Agra?
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 Agra or Calgary?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Calgary, 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 Calgary?
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.
Calgary
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta and, located at the edge of the prairie and foothills, it is a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. If you're headed to Banff or Jasper, this is likely to be your first stop. It's also Canada's fourth largest city and worth a few days visit. Calgary's economy is diverse, but includes energy, financial services, film and television, transportation, technology, manufacturing, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Canada.
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Agra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgra $55Calgary $172
The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $55, while the average daily cost in Calgary is $172. 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 Calgary in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgra $15Calgary $71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgra $30Calgary $142
Compare Hotels in Agra and Calgary
Looking for a hotel in Agra or Calgary? 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 Calgary Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agra $10Calgary $12
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$0.59
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 : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
- Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $50
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
- Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to Jaipur Transfer via Chand Bawdi & Fatehpur Sikri: $52
- Agra to Jaipur city Private transfers visiting stepwell & Sikri: $60
- Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Calgary
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Calgary:
- Calgary Airport: Private Transfer to Vancouver: $2,164
- Banff, Lake Louise, or Jasper Shuttle Transfer: $1,262
- Calgary Airport: Private Transfer to Fernie, BC: $519
- Calgary Airport: Private Transfer to Edmonton: $505
- Calgary Airport: Private Transfer to Golden BC: $505
- Calgary Airport: Private Transfer to Lake Louis: $361
- Calgary Airport (YYC) to Lake Louise - Arrival Private Transfer: $266
- Calgary Airport to Banff Thermal Resorts Private Arrival Transfer: $258
- Calgary Airport: Private Transfer to Red Deer: $252
- Private Transfer from Calgary Airport to Sunshine Village : $236
- Calgary Airport: Private Transfer to Kananaskis: $224
- Calgary Airport: Private Transfer to Drumheller: $216
Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Calgary?
Prices for flights to both Calgary 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 $26Calgary $52
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$2.11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra
For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.81
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
- Tuk-Tuk Ride and Street Food Tour with Spice Market: $22
- Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $29
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk Ride: $30
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
- Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $35
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- A Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration in Agra (Lunch or Dinner): $40
Typical Food Prices in Calgary
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Calgary:
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Bread, Chips, Cheese$7.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Calgary
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Calgary.
- Pasta Cooking Class at a Local Distillery in Calgary: $63
- Light Brunch & Food Tour at Calgary Farmers' Market WEST: $80
- Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $127
- Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agra $19Calgary $15
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$7.02
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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: $0.81
- Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $0.99
- AGRA : Skip the Line - Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Private Tour: $1.45
- Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $1.63
- Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-The-Line Tickets & guided tour: $2.03
- Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Skip The Line: $2.09
- Skip The line Taj Mahal Guided Tour: $2.32
- Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Breakfast: $2.32
- From Agra - Skip the Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car: $2.32
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $2.32
- From Agra - Skip the Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car: $2.50
- Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Skip the Line Entry: $2.90
Typical Entertainment Prices in Calgary
Here are a few typical costs in Calgary for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Stampede Admission (for 2)$21
Tours and Activities in Calgary
Here are a few actual costs in Calgary for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Tour | Banff | Moraine Lake | Lake Louise | From Calgary: $80
- 1 Hour Shared Winter Sleigh Ride Experience in Kananaskis: $39
- 2 Day Guided Tour in Banff National Park: $286
- 3 Day Banff Moraine Lake Louise Johnston Columbia Icefield Tour : $266
- 6-Hour Private City Tour Drive to Calgary Tower: $685
- Banff Area & Johnston Canyon 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff: $95
- Banff Big 3 Moraine Emerald and Lake Louise Tour: $177
- Banff Explorer™ Private Tour with Moraine Lake & Lake Louise: $721
- Banff Lakes and Canyon Adventure: $81
- Banff Louise Moraine and Emerald Lake Tour: $77
- Banff National Park 1-Day Tour from Calgary: $87
- Banff National Park Exclusive Small Group Tour: $73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgra $9.42Calgary $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Calgary
Also in Calgary, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Calgary Bar Crawl: Cruisin' Calgary: $12
- Calgary Brewery and Wine Tours at Award Winning Venues: $82
- Brewery Tour: $87
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Calgary, we can see that Calgary 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 Calgary is in North America, 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 Calgary would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Calgary 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 Calgary Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agra or Calgary?
Agra has a larger population, and is about 40% larger than the population of Calgary. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Calgary, 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.