Which place is cheaper, Cardiff 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 Cardiff?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Cardiff, 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 Cardiff?
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.
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital city of Wales, and a major port on the country's southern coast. Though Cardiff boomed with the coal industry during the Industrial Revolution, the city began its history as a Roman fort on the River Taff-perhaps taking its name from a combination of the Welsh word for fort (caer) and the name of the river (Taff). The fort still stands today along with many other landmarks that attract tourists each year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United Kingdom, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom.
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Agra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgra $55Cardiff $242
The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $55, while the average daily cost in Cardiff is $242. 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 Cardiff in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgra $15Cardiff $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgra $30Cardiff $240
Compare Hotels in Agra and Cardiff
Looking for a hotel in Agra or Cardiff? 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 Cardiff Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agra $10Cardiff $27
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 Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $136
- Agra to Delhi (one-way shared transfer): $67
- 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 Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $51
- Agra to Jaipur Transfer via Chand Bawdi & Fatehpur Sikri: $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cardiff
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cardiff:
- Cardiff; EV Airport Transfer Service: $133
- Private Transfer from Mold to Manchester Airport (MAN): $125
- Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Newport - Arrival Private Transfer: $115
- Private Transfer from Holyhead Port to Manchester Airport (MAN): $102
- Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) - Departure Private Transfer: $88
- Private Cardiff Arrival Transfer- Airport to Hotel / Accommodation : $67
- Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Barry Accommodation - Arrival Private Transfer: $62
- Newport Accommodation to Cardiff Airport (CWL) - Departure Private Transfer: $60
- Barry Accommodation to Cardiff Airport (CWL) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Gatwick Airport : Bus transferring to/from Cardiff: $20
- Heathrow Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Cardiff: $19
- Bristol Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Cardiff: $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Cardiff?
Prices for flights to both Cardiff 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 $26Cardiff $98
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: $5.86
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- 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
- Agra's best cooking classes: $30
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk Ride: $31
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agra $19Cardiff $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$7.02
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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: $0.82
- Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $1.00
- AGRA : Skip the Line - Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Private Tour: $1.46
- Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $1.64
- Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-The-Line Tickets & guided tour: $2.05
- Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Skip The Line: $2.11
- Skip The line Taj Mahal Guided Tour: $2.34
- Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Breakfast: $2.34
- From Agra - Skip the Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car: $2.34
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $2.34
- From Agra - Skip the Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car: $2.50
- Taj Mahal Tour Fast-Track Entry with Tickets: $2.81
Tours and Activities in Cardiff
Here are a few actual costs in Cardiff for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 30 Minute Archery Experience in Llangollen: $19
- 30 Minute Axe Throwing Experience in Llangollen: $19
- A Journey through Tudor A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- A Silent Disco Adventure in Cardiff: $23
- Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff: $66
- Canoe Aqueduct tours Llangollen: $76
- Canyoning with Beezra Experiences in South Wales: $89
- Cardiff All in One Walking Tour: $66
- Cardiff Bay Boat Tour: $17
- Cardiff Bay Private Guided Walking Tour : $189
- Cardiff Bay Private Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Cardiff Bay’s Whoniverse: A Self-Guide Audio Tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgra $9.42Cardiff $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Cardiff
Also in Cardiff, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $20
- Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Cardiff, we can see that Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cardiff 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 Cardiff Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agra or Cardiff?
Agra has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Cardiff. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Cardiff, 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.