Which place is cheaper, Cape Town 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 Cape Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Cape Town, 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 Cape Town?
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.
Cape Town
Picture your travel bucket list. Is Cape Town on it? Yes, most people dream of visiting the "Mother City" of South Africa. As one of the most iconic places in the world, Cape Town is a world-class cosmopolitan city full of bustling nightlife, historical backdrops and a large gay community.
Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa with seasons turned upside down. In the southern hemisphere they experience the summer from December to February. During these months days can be hot and dry so be sure to gather in the shade and wear plenty of sunscreen. The winter from June to August is full of rainy days and cold nights.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Camping Tours in South Africa, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in South Africa.
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Agra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgra $54Cape Town $175
The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $54, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $175. 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 Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgra $15Cape Town $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgra $30Cape Town $162
Compare Hotels in Agra and Cape Town
Looking for a hotel in Agra or Cape Town? 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 Cape Town Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agra $10Cape Town $18
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$0.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra
Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wildlife SOS Visit with One Way Transfer from Agra to Delhi: $54
- Transfer from Delhi to Jaipur with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
- Transfer from Agra to Tundla railway station and vice versa: $34
- Transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Shikri and Abhaneri: $103
- Transfer from Agra to Jaipur by Private Car: $91
- Transfer from Agra to Jaipur: $90
- Transfer from Agra to Delhi Airport: $70
- Transfer From Agra Hotel To Agra Airport and vice versa: $22
- Transfer Agra to Delhi by Private AC Car: $75
- Transfer Agra To Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri & Stepwell: $47
- Transfer Agra To Jaipur By Ac Car With Fatehpur sikari.: $85
- Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Half-Day Tour with Transfer: $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aquila Safari and Cheese & Wine Tasting with Private Transfers: $300
- Shark Cage Diving & Penguins Tour to Gansbaai with private transfers: $286
- Path to Freedom: Apartheid & Township Tour with Private Transfers: $272
- Cape Peninsula and Boulders Full Day Tour with Private Transfer: $269
- Full day Cape Point + Constantia Wine Tour with Private Transfer: $269
- Stellenbosch Winelands Connoisseur Day Tour with Private Transfer: $266
- Aquila Safari Game Drive, Lunch & Shared Transfers from Cape Town: $262
- From Hermanus Whale Watching Tour with Transfer: $253
- West Coast Wonders Full Day Tour with Private Transfer: $248
- Cape Winelands Explore Full Day Tour with Private Transfer: $243
- Hermanus Wine Tour (Full Day Including Cape Town Transfers): $241
- Airport Transfers To Hermanus: $231
Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Cape Town?
Prices for flights to both Cape Town 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 $26Cape Town $75
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$2.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra
For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking class with taj: $5.83
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk Ride: $20
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
- Tuk-Tuk Ride and Street Food Tour with Spice Market: $22
- Old City & Street Food Tour with Vechicle Choice: $22
- Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $29
- Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $29
- Agra's best cooking classes: $30
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- African Cooking with a Chef Founder: $30
- Cape Malay Cooking with a Chef Founder: $30
- Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap: $42
- Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap: $45
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $58
- Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class: $62
- Sunset At Signal Hill Constantia Wine Tasting and Dinner: $64
- Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $65
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $65
- African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer: $70
- From CapeTown: African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $71
- African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $73
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agra $19Cape Town $24
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$6.99
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Taj Mahal for Two$17
Tours and Activities in Agra
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.
- Agra Full day Sightseeing with Transports & Tour Guide: $37
- Agra Local Tour with Taj Mahal : $30
- Jaipur Overnight Tour from Agra : $300
- Private 6 Hours: Agra Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $38
- Private Agra Local Sightseeing Tour: $38
- Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour: $41
- Taj Mahal & Agra Tour From Delhi By Car: $43
- Tajmahal Sunrise And Sunset Tour in Agra with Fatehpur Sikri: $36
- "Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Tour With Guide": $15
- "Yamuna Serenity: Backside Taj Mahal Tour": $104
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $82
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Wineries Private Tour in Stellenbosch, Paarl Tasting Included: $145
- Best of the Cape Tour - Cape Peninsular and Winelands: $280
- Big 5 Safari aquila Day Tour wine testing and Lunch included: $162
- Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour: $202
- Cape Peninsula &Penguin Sightseeing in Private Car Full Day Tour: $260
- Cape Point Full Day Tour: $202
- Cape Town Table Mountain Cable Car & Afrogem Half-Day Tour: $107
- Cape Town Woodstock Street Art Walking Tour: $32
- Cape Town, Destination for Wine and galery Lovers Private Tour: $278
- Cape Winelands From Cape Town Private Day Tour: $171
- Cape Winelands Tour to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl: $101
- Cape of Good Hope T Mountain Bo-Kaap Penguins Private +Tickets : $257
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgra $9.38Cape Town $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Cape Town
Also in Cape Town, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Distillery Tour, rum and gin tasting: $9.83
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $13
- Deep South Distillery Gin Tasting Experience: $14
- Craft Gin Tasting Experience and Distillery Tour: $14
- Urban Wine Tasting: $23
- African drum show & wine tasting at Silvermist: $25
- Hop-On Bus & Wine Tasting at Groot Constantia: $27
- Cape Town Hop- On Hop -Off Tour and Groot Constantia Wine Tasting: $27
- Cape Town Hostel Pub Crawl & LinkUps: $29
- Stellenbosch and Paarl Half-Day Wine Tour: $39
- Wine Tour at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl: $40
- From 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Cape Town, we can see that Cape Town 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 Cape Town is in Africa, 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 Cape Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cape Town 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 Cape Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agra or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Cape Town, 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.