Which place is cheaper, Chicago 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 Chicago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Chicago, 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 Chicago?
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.
Chicago
Located in the Midwest, Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. It has a population of almost 3 million and a metropolitan area that covers more than 10,000 square kilometers. It is also a hub for music, comedy and theater. It's skyline is beautiful with modern skyscrapers and Lake Michigan as a backdrop. It is easy to stay entertained in Chicago for weeks. There are world class museums, upscale or eclectic shopping opportunities, and impressive architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best 2-Week Tours from San Francisco, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Los Angeles.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgra $55Chicago $323
The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $55, while the average daily cost in Chicago is $323. 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 Chicago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgra $15Chicago $198
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgra $30Chicago $396
Compare Hotels in Agra and Chicago
Looking for a hotel in Agra or Chicago? 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 Chicago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agra $10Chicago $37
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chicago
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chicago:
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Parking$19
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Taxi Ride$10
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Taxi from Airport$45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chicago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chicago:
- Meet and Greet Private SUV Transfer from ORD to Downtown Chicago: $300
- Meet and Greet Private SUV Transfer from MDW to Downtown Chicago: $300
- Departure Private Transfer: Chicago to O'Hare Airport ORD in Luxury Car: $251
- Arrival Private Transfer: O'Hare Airport ORD to Chicago in Luxury Car: $249
- Meet and Greet Private Sedan Transfer from MDW to Downtown Chicago: $240
- Private SUV Transfer from Chicago Downtown to O'Hare airport: $240
- Meet and Greet Private Sedan Transfer from ORD to Downtown Chicago: $240
- Private SUV Transfer from Chicago Downtown to Midway airport: $240
- Curbside SUV Transfer from ORD to Downtown Chicago: $240
- Private Chicagoland One-Way Transfer by Mercedes Sprinter : $229
- Private Sedan Transfer from Chicago Downtown to O'Hare airport: $220
- Chicago Airport Transfer: Chicago to O'Hare Airport ORD in Luxury SUV: $217
Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Chicago?
Prices for flights to both Chicago 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 $26Chicago $85
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
Typical Food Prices in Chicago
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Chicago:
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Dinner for 1$24
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Dinner for 3$118
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chicago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chicago.
- Chicago : Hands-on Cooking Classes With Local Chef: $55
- Bucktown Pizza Crawl in Chicago: $59
- Fulton Market Delicious Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $65
- Downtown Pizza Guided Walking Tour with Tastings: $73
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Distillery: $75
- Lake Michigan Lunch or Dinner Cruise: $77
- Chicago West Loop Pizza Crawl: $79
- Downtown Family Food Tour by Bike with Sightseeing: $80
- Chicago Murder Mystery Food Tour: $82
- Chicago Pizza Tour: $89
- Chicago Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $89
- Secret Food Tour: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agra $19Chicago $47
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Chicago
Here are a few typical costs in Chicago for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Sears Tower (family of 4)$102
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Aquarium for 4$118
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Water Taxi (family of 4)$22
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IMAX Movie for Two$35
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Shakespeare Play (2)$116
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Art Institute (2)$36
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U-Boat Tour (2)$8.00
Tours and Activities in Chicago
Here are a few actual costs in Chicago for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- #1 Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Exclusive Guided Tour : $90
- 2 Hour Magnificent Chicago Tour with Photos and Popcorn: $35
- 2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour: $65
- 2-Hour Guided Segway Tour of Chicago: $65
- 3 Hours Chicago Architecture Tour - Skyscrapers and Photo Ops: $135
- 360 Chicago Observation Deck Sip and View Ticket: $44
- A Storied Neighborhood: A Self-Guided Audio Tour with Bill Ayers: $5.40
- African American Heritage Tour of Chicago : $125
- Amazing Lakefront Segway Tour of Chicago: $65
- Architectural and Historical Private Tour in Downtown Chicago: $199
- Art of a City Downtown Chicago - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour: $52
- Best of Architecture & Highlights City Private Tour: $245
For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Free Things to Do in Chicago, Chicago Bucket List: The Best Places to See, and The Best Museums in Chicago.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgra $9.42Chicago $25
Sample the Local Flavors in Chicago
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Chicago:
- Oktoberfest Walking Brewery Tour in Malt Row: $25
- Oktoberfest Walking Brewery Tour in Logan Square: $25
- Chicago Local Brewery Expedition with Homemade Guacamole: $54
- Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour: $100
- Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus: $100
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Chicago, we can see that Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chicago 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 Chicago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agra or Chicago?
Chicago has a larger population, and is about 99% larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Chicago, 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.