Which place is cheaper, Madrid or Agra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Agra or Madrid?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Madrid, 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 Madrid?
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.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgra $44Madrid $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $44, while the average daily cost in Madrid is $150. 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 Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgra $16Madrid $85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgra $32Madrid $170
Compare Hotels in Agra and Madrid
Looking for a hotel in Agra or Madrid? 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 Madrid Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agra $10Madrid $20
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:
- From Cochin: Cruise to Agra Tour With Mumbai Port Transfer: $964
- Private transfer Agra to Varnashi: $230
- Transfer from Delhi to Jaipur with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
- Private Transfer : Agra to Varanasi by Car: $180
- Private Transfer- Agra city to Delhi via Mathura: $169
- Private transfer from Agra to Varanasi by Car: $161
- Private Transfer From Agra To Udaipur: $160
- Private Transfer from Agra to Varanasi by Car: $147
- Budget Transfer by Car from Agra to Varanasi Hotel: $146
- Private Transfer Agra to Varanasi by Car: $130
- Private Transfers Agra To Vrindavan Drop: $122
- Private Transfer To Jaipur From Agra Via Fatehpur Sikri And Abhaneri: $120
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Segovia: Full-Day Tour with Transfer to and from Madrid: $465
- Private Transfer from Madrid Airport MAD to Segovia City by Van: $276
- Private Transfer from Moratalla to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $273
- From Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Transfer: $271
- Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid City: $271
- Private Transfer from Bolnuevo to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $254
- Private Transfer from La Manga strip dos Mares to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $237
- Private Transfer from La Manga Club to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $227
- From Private Transfer to Segovia: $220
- Private Transfer from Corvera Golf Resort to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $218
- Private Transfer from Cieza to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $205
- Private Transfer from El Verger to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $191
Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid 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 $16Madrid $37
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$2.14
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: $5.96
- Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.96
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $9.51
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $10
- From Local Street Food Tour By TUK-TUK: $11
- Agra Cooking Classes & Experiences (Pick up and Drop): $18
- 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
- Old City Food Tour with Local Guide and Tastings: $23
- Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $29
- Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $30
Typical Food Prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee$2.21
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Ice Cream$3.31
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Kebabs (for 2)$17
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Croissant$1.66
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)$17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco Show, Dinner and Workshop at Taberna Flamenca El Cortijo: $54
- Flamenco Show with Dinner, Drinks and Optional Class: $55
- The Authentic Morning Food Tour!: $61
- Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid: $62
- Opera and Zarzuela Show and Dinner: $63
- Tapas Crawl in Madrid Historical Quarter for Lunch or Dinner: $65
- Iberico Ham and Spanish Wine Small-Group Food Tour: $65
- Madrid Old Town Tour & Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $67
- Spanish Omelet Cooking Class and Bottomless Wine brunch: $73
- Spanish Tapas Experience and Sangría Showcooking in Madrid: $73
- 10 Tapas 2.5-Hour Cooking Class: $75
- Tipsy Tapas Food Tour with Drinks and Food: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agra $20Madrid $37
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$7.14
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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.
- Agra City Tour With Guide: $43
- Agra Local Tour with Taj Mahal : $30
- Jaipur Overnight Tour from Agra : $300
- Private Agra Local Sightseeing Tour: $47
- Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour: $42
- Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Private Tour - All Inclusive: $21
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $84
- 1 Day Agra and 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour from Agra: $202
- 1 Day Private Tour of Agra - Taj Mahal & More: $35
- 11-Hour Agra Day Tour: Sunrise and Sunset of Taj Mahal : $20
- 2 Days Jaipur City Tour from Agra: $85
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Madrid Photo Tour with Pro Photographer Lifestyle and Portrait: $96
- Tablao Flamenco las Tablas Madrid Admission Ticket: $51
- Ávila & Segovia and Alcazar Day Tour from Madrid lunch included: $168
- 1 Hour Private Tuk tuk Tour in Madrid: $102
- 1 hour tour in Madrid in Tuk Tuk through the best of the city: $158
- 1-Hour Flamenco Class in Madrid Experience: $46
- 15 Cultural Madrid 10- Hour Private Tour: $774
- 2 Days Guided Cultural Tour in Madrid Royal Palace and 3 Museums : $215
- 2 Hours Private Tuk tuk Tour in Madrid: $169
- 2-Hour Madrid - Prado Museum Private Tour: $255
- 2-Hour Patisserie Experience for Dessert Lovers: $62
- 2-Hour Walking Tour on the History of Islamic Medieval the origins: $198
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgra $9.58Madrid $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer$5.52
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)$14
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Pub Crawl Madrid Erasmus & International Meet and Party(New): $7.75
- Original Pub Crawl With VIP Club Entry: $11
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks and Nightclub Entry: $13
- Pub Crawl Madrid's Night Time: $15
- Guided Pub Crawl Madrid Experience and Club Entry: $17
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $17
- Pub Crawl Madrid: $19
- Pub Crawl (3 bars + 1 club) Party Night!: $22
- Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor: $23
- Wine Tasting Experience with 4 Spanish Wines: $33
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Madrid, we can see that Madrid 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 Madrid 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 Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid 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 Madrid Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agra or Madrid?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Madrid, 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.