Which place is cheaper, Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Reykjavik, 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 Reykjavik?
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.
Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city in the country of Iceland. The city is where the vast majority of the country's population resides and the urban area has about 200,000 residents. The city is sprawling, with a large area covered in suburbs. The the city center is quite compact, with many interesting and colorful houses. There are a lot of things that attract tourists to this city, including an interesting culture and history as well as plenty of shopping and dining opportunities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to Iceland, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Iceland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgra $55Reykjavik $293
The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $55, while the average daily cost in Reykjavik is $293. 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 Reykjavik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgra $15Reykjavik $152
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgra $30Reykjavik $304
Compare Hotels in Agra and Reykjavik
Looking for a hotel in Agra or Reykjavik? 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 Reykjavik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agra $10Reykjavik $50
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
- Visit to Jaipur 's Chokhi Dhani Tour on Agra to Jaipur Transfer: $96
- Transfer from Delhi to Jaipur with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
- Transfer from Agra to Tundla railway station and vice versa: $34
- Transfer from Agra to New Delhi by Private Car: $53
- 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
- Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Half-Day Tour with Transfer: $14
- Sunrise Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri Tour With Transfer To Jaipur: $106
- Smooth Departure Transfer by Car from Agra to Lucknow: $100
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Reykjavik
Also for Reykjavik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private 7-hour Airport/Cruise Transfer & Tour: $1,542
- Private Golden Circle and Sky Lagoon Transfer (Up to 8 Pax): $1,431
- Private 6-Hour Airport/Cruise Transfer & Tour: $1,355
- Private 4-Hour Airport/Cruise Transfer & Tour: $944
- Private 3-Hour Airport/Cruise Transfer & Tour: $790
- Door to Door Private Blue Lagoon Transfer: $646
- Private Transfer Hvammsvik - Reykjavik 2h waiting: $593
- From Reykjavik Port: Private Blue Lagoon Transfer: $550
- Blue Lagoon with Private Roundtrip Transfer: $548
- From Skarfabakki: Blue Lagoon Round-Trip Transfer: $451
- From Blue Lagoon Round-Trip Transfer: $451
- From ATV Ride and Blue Lagoon Tour with Transfer: $373
Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Reykjavik?
Prices for flights to both Reykjavik 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 $26Reykjavik $57
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: $5.91
- 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
- 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: $30
- 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
Typical Food Prices in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner (Fish Market)$194
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Reykjavik Food Tour - Supermarket Tour & Lunch at Microbrewery: $123
- The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: $134
- Icelandic Food Tour: $134
- Authentic Reykjavik Food Tour with Flea Market Delights: $134
- Christmas Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $146
- Private Christmas Food Tour with a Local Guide: $225
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agra $19Reykjavik $79
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$7.03
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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 Full day Sightseeing with Transports & Tour Guide: $37
- Jaipur Overnight Tour from Agra : $300
- Private 6 Hours: Agra Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $38
- Private Agra Local Sightseeing Tour: $38
- Private Agra Tour to TajMahal from Delhi by Car: $30
- Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour: $41
- "Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Tour With Guide": $15
- "Yamuna Serenity: Backside Taj Mahal Tour": $104
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- 06 Days Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore: $624
- 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $83
Typical Entertainment Prices in Reykjavik
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Reykjavik's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Museum$12
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Wine and Spa$32
Tours and Activities in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Buggy 'Lava Field Adventure' from Reykjavik: $225
- Private Fishermans Walking Tour: $168
- Private Reykjavík TukTuk Tour: $255
- #1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos: $174
- 1 hour Buggy adventure - From Reykjavik: $155
- 1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour: $460
- 2 Hours Whale Watching Express Adventure: $78
- 2-Day South Coast, Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon Tour: $722
- 2-Hour RIB Boat Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik: $180
- 3-Hour Private Discover Reykjavik Photography Tour: $109
- 3-Hour Volcanic Springs ATV Adventure From Reykjavik: $338
- 4-Day South Coast, Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon Tour: $1,028
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgra $9.43Reykjavik $31
Typical Alcohol Prices in Reykjavik
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Reykjavik are as follows:
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Beer$9.60
Sample the Local Flavors in Reykjavik
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Reykjavik:
- Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $34
- Private Brewery & Beer Tasting Tour: $445
- Microbrewery and Distillery Private Tour: $449
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Reykjavik, we can see that Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agra or Reykjavik?
Agra has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Reykjavik. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Reykjavik, 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.