Which place is cheaper, New York City 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 New York City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or New York City, 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 New York City?
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.
New York City
The most populated city in the United States, New York City, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River and encompasses both the island of Manhattan as well as the surrounding land on Long Island, most of which is known as Brooklyn. It's a cultural, culinary, theatrical, and art center that has much to offer domestic and international travelers alike. The city covers an area of 305 square miles and has a population of about 8.2 million people in the city proper with 18.7 million in the metropolitan area.
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 New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Anchorage.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgra $55New York City $363
The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $55, while the average daily cost in New York City is $363. 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 New York City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgra $15New York City $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgra $30New York City $350
Compare Hotels in Agra and New York City
Looking for a hotel in Agra or New York City? 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 New York City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agra $10New York City $49
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:
- Wildlife SOS Visit with One Way Transfer from Agra to Delhi: $54
- Vrindavan to Delhi private transfer: $28
- Visit to Jaipur 's Chokhi Dhani Tour on Agra to Jaipur Transfer: $97
- Transfer from Agra to Tundla railway station and vice versa: $34
- Transfer from Agra to New Delhi by Private Car: $60
- 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: $59
- Transfer Agra To Jaipur By Ac Car With Fatehpur sikari.: $85
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New York City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New York City are as follows:
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Subway$4.50
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Taxi Ride$8.00
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Subway$2.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New York City
Also for New York City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private New York Downtown Transfer for 8 hours Up to 11pax: $1,500
- 1-Day Private Tour of New York City with Transfer and Guide: $1,045
- NYC: Six Flags Great Adventure Private Hotel Transfer: $549
- Private Transfer: between Manhattan and Philadelphia: $531
- La Guardia Airport Private Limousine Transfer: $489
- Skip-the-line Tickets to Bronx Zoo with Private Transfers: $410
- JFK Airport: Private Transfer to New York City: $400
- JFK Airport To Manhattan Luxury SUV Transfer: $370
- (LGA) Airport: Private Transfer to New York City: $325
- (EWR) Airport: Private Transfer to New York City: $325
- Skip the line One World Observatory Private Tour with Transfers : $296
- Central Park Zoo Skip-the-line Tickets & Private Transfers: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or New York City?
Prices for flights to both New York City 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 $27New York City $87
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$2.13
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 & Spice Market: $5.91
- Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.91
- From Local Street Food Tour By TUK-TUK: $11
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $14
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $19
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
- Tuk-Tuk Ride and Street Food Tour with Spice Market: $22
- The Spirit of Agra - Old Market Walking and Food Tour: $26
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Tour with Indian Cooking Class: $27
- Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $30
- Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $30
- Agra's best cooking classes: $30
Typical Food Prices in New York City
For New York City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Gelato$7.50
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Snacks for Two at Yankees Game$34
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Coffee$6.53
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Smoothie$6.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New York City
For New York City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Satin Dollz at Brooklyn Deli Times Square Live Show & Dinner: $22
- Pizza Walking Tour of Downtown Brooklyn: $59
- Downtown Brooklyn Pizza Walking Tour: $65
- Greenwich Village NYC Pizza Walking Tour: $65
- East Village Pizza Walk: $65
- East Village NYC Pizza Walking Tour: $65
- East Village Food Tour: $65
- Bagels, Dumplings, Pizza & Tacos: A New York Food Adventure: $69
- Sweets and Slices Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour: $69
- Times Square Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour (Small Group): $70
- Brooklyn Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour (Small Group): $70
- East Village Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour (Small Group): $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agra $19New York City $180
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$7.10
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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
- Jaipur Overnight Tour from Agra : $300
- Private 6 Hours: Agra Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $38
- Private Agra Local Sightseeing Tour: $47
- Private Skip the Line tour Taj Mahal Guided Tour : $17
- Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour: $41
- Tajmahal Sunrise And Sunset Tour in Agra with Fatehpur Sikri: $36
- "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: $83
- 1 Day Private Tour of Agra - Taj Mahal & More: $35
- 11 Hour Taj Mahal Sunrise and Sunset Day Tour: $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in New York City
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New York City's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Comedy Show Tickets$56
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City Map$8.00
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Broadway Musical$111
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Broadway Show Program$10
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Magazine$6.99
Tours and Activities in New York City
For New York City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Hour Session at Williamsburg's Adventure Park Area 53: $42
- Classic 1-Hour Central Park Pedicab Tour : $69
- Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour: $35
- New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village: $39
- THE VIP CARRIAGE RIDE with photo stops (50min) ~ Skip the line : $220
- #1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT: $94
- & Juliet on Broadway Ticket : $94
- & Juliet on Broadway Ticket with VIP Experience and Lunch: $299
- 1 Day Tour to Philadelphia and Hershey's Chocolate World: $195
- 1 Day-Private Tour New York Highlights: $280
- 1 HR - NYC Private Classic Car Experience - Midtown: $75
- 1 Hour Central Park Tour in Pedicab: $45
For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Things to do in New York City with Kids, Things to Do in Central Park in NYC, and The Best Museums in New York City.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgra $9.52New York City $29
Sample the Local Flavors in New York City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New York City:
- New York Rooftop Pub Crawl: $1.00
- NYC West Village Pub Crawl: $23
- Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- NYC Pub Crawl and Rooftop Clubbing Experience: $28
- New York Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- NYC: Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Cheers to Chinatown Tour and Bar Crawl: $40
- Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl: $49
- Brooklyn Literary Pub Crawl: $49
- Little Italy Prohibition Pub Crawl: $64
- Broadway Prohibition Pub Crawl: $64
- Lower East Side Prohibition Pub Crawl: $74
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and New York City, we can see that New York City 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 New York City 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 New York City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New York City 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 New York City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agra or New York City?
New York City has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Agra and New York City, 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.