A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Agra vs. Oslo for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Agra or Oslo?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Oslo, 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 Oslo?

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.

Oslo

Oslo is not only the largest city in Norway, and also its capital. It also holds the title as the most expensive city in the world. Oslo is a unique capital city in that its boundaries include much forest and wildlife. The city itself is nestled in an amphitheater type setting. The city's core is in the bottom by the fjord, and the residential areas stretch uphill away from the downtown area.

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Which place is cheaper, Oslo or Agra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $44, while the average daily cost in Oslo is $137. 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 Oslo in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Agra $16
    Oslo $81
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Agra $32
    Oslo $162
Compare Hotels in Agra and Oslo

Looking for a hotel in Agra or Oslo? 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.

Hotels in Agra


Hotels in Oslo


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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 Oslo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Agra $10
    Oslo $23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.60

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra

Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • From Pickup/Dropoff Taj Mahal/Airport/hotel transfer: $1.20
  • From Delhi/Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip with Transfers: $3.60
  • Delhi: Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Tour with Pickup & Transfer.: $4.20
  • Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Half-Day Tour with Transfer: $5.40
  • Airport Transfer with Pickup and Drop-off: $5.40
  • Private Transfer from Agra railway station to Hotel In Agra: $5.50
  • Private Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour With Guide & Transfer: $5.92
  • Round Trip Transfers Between Agra Hotels & Agra Airport AGR: $6.14
  • Taj Mahal Tour with Car, Tour Guide & Hotel Transfers: $9.95
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal Agra Day Trip with Guide & Transfer: $12
  • Private Taj Mahal and Agra Day Tour with Transfer: $12
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $14

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:


  • Tram Ticket
    $6.61

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:

  • Oslo Airport (OSL): Private Transfer to Oslo Cruise Port: $489
  • Transfer Between Oslo City Center & Gardermoen Airport: $256
  • Oslo Airport Transfers : Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL in Business Van: $238
  • Oslo Airport Transfers : Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City in Business Van: $229
  • Round-Trip Private Transfer Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City by Business Car: $228
  • Trondheim Private Transfer from Trondheim (TRD) Airport to City centre: $215
  • Oslo Private Transfer from Oslo city centre to Oslo airport: $204
  • Oslo Gardermoen Airport(OSL) to Trysil - Arrival Private Transfer: $187
  • Oslo Lufthavn Airport (OSL) to Trysil - Arrival Private Transfer: $187
  • Oslo Airport (OSL) to Oslo Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $179
  • Oslo Lufthavn Airport OSL to Hafjell- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $175
  • Private Oslo Airport and City Transfers: $164

Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Oslo?

Prices for flights to both Oslo 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Agra $16
    Oslo $30
Typical Food Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:


  • Breakfast for Two
    $2.16

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: $6.00
  • Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $12
  • Home Hosted Luch or dinner by Indian local Family: $18
  • Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra Including Lunch or Dinner: $20
  • Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
  • Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $22
  • Cooking Class and Dine with a Local Family: $23
  • Old City Food Tour with Local Guide and Tastings: $23
  • Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $25
  • The Spirit of Agra - Old Market Walking and Food Tour: $26
  • Cooking classes Tour Including Pickup And Dropping To Hotel: $28
  • Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oslo

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oslo.

  • Oslofjord Cruise with Seafood Dinner: $59
  • Oslo Alternative Culture and Street Food Tour: $73
  • Christmas Street Food Tour with Akevitt and Christmas beer : $111
  • 3-course Dinner Cruise in the Oslofjord: $119
  • Oslo Fjord 3 Course Dinner Sightseeing Cruise: $119

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Agra $20
    Oslo $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra

For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entry to the Red Fort for Two
    $7.20
  • 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 Carpet Demonstration Tour: $0.84
  • Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $1.02
  • Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Entry Guided Tour: $1.19
  • Agra : Taj Mahal tour with guide: $1.20
  • Skip-the-line entry ticket on Taj Mahal tour: $1.20
  • Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Free Breakfast: $1.20
  • Private Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Tour: $1.80
  • Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $1.86
  • Sunset Taj Mahal Tour with Skip-The-Line & Lateral Entry: $2.04
  • Private Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Tour with Options: $2.10
  • Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $2.10
  • From Delhi: Sunrise Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj Tour: $2.10

Tours and Activities in Oslo

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:

  • 2 Hour Sea Kayak Tour on Oslofjord from Central Oslo: $92
  • 2.hr Oslo Kayak Tour “Fjord City”: $92
  • 2hr Retro Motorcycle Sidecar Oslo Highlights Tour: $212
  • 4 hours Winter View of the Oslofjord Walk Tour : $149
  • A Self-Guided Tour of Akershus to Kongen Marina Waterfront: $7.99
  • Akerselva River Kayak Tour; An Urban Paddling Adventure: $92
  • Akerselva River Tour : $92
  • An Oslo Waterfront Stroll: Self-paced Audio Tour: $7.99
  • Authentic Oslo bike tour: $44
  • City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $45
  • Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
  • Discover Christmas Spirit in Oslo Walking Tour: $27

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Agra $9.65
    Oslo $11


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Oslo, we can see that Oslo 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 Oslo 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 Oslo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oslo 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 Oslo Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Agra or Oslo?

Agra has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Oslo. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Oslo, 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.