Should I Visit Agra or Sydney for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Agra or Sydney?

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

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

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.

Sydney

Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from New Delhi, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Australia, and The Best Budget Tours to Australia.

Which place is cheaper, Sydney or Agra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Agra Prices
India Prices

Sydney Prices
Australia Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Agra $54

Sydney $292

The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $54, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $292. 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 Sydney in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Agra $15

Sydney $98
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Agra $30

Sydney $196

Compare Hotels in Agra and Sydney

Looking for a hotel in Agra or Sydney? 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 Sydney Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Agra $10

Sydney $14

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra

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

Tuk Tuk Ride

$0.58

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: $51
Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney

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

Taxi Ride

$12
Taxi to Airport

$15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:

From Special Event, Festival or Conference Transfers: $332
Hunter Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with Transfer: $307
Airport Transfer from Sydney Airport to Hotels: $295
Limoroo, Luxe Private Transfers to The Blue Mountains Australia: $282
Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers: $233
Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD/Downtown 1-13 people: $204
Private Transfer from Sydney Cruise Port to Sydney City hotels: $195
Private Transfer from Sydney City Hotel to Sydney Cruise Port: $195
From Sydney Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $195
Airport transfers and shuttle bus - home/hotels: $184
Private Transfer from Sydney City Hotels to Kembla Cruise Port: $169
Private Transfer from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Kembla Cruise Port: $169

Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Sydney?

Prices for flights to both Sydney 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 $26

Sydney $73

Typical Food Prices in Agra

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

Breakfast for Two

$2.09

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: $5.80
Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $21
Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
Tuk-Tuk Ride and Street Food Tour with Spice Market: $22
Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $29
Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $29
Agra's best cooking classes: $30
Old City & Street Food Tour with Vechicle Choice: $33
Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38

Typical Food Prices in Sydney

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:

Tea

$2.48
Lunch Special

$9.30
Food/Drink Coogie Beach

$9.30
Meat Pies

$3.10

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney

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

Vivid Sydney Harbor Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $46
Admission to Vivid Dinner Cruise in Sydney : $50
Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $55
Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $55
Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $56
Spicy Samosa and Sips Cooking Experience: $56
Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Vivid Dinner Cruise: $57
Taste of Sydney Fish Market Food Tour: $60
Sydney Harbour: Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise: $61
Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise: $67
Australia Day Fireworks Cruise-All inclusive with woodfired pizza: $68
Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu: $71

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Agra $19

Sydney $30

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

$6.96
Taj Mahal for Two

$17

Tours and Activities in Agra

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.

From Same Day Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Sunrise Tour: $0.12
Mughal Carpet Co. Agra :- Handmade Rugs Demonstration Tour: $0.81
Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $0.99
Agra : Taj Mahal tour with guide: $1.16
Skip-the-line entry ticket on Taj Mahal tour: $1.16
Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $1.62
Taj Mahal and Agra Private Guided Tour from Delhi by AC Car: $2.00
Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $2.00
Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-The-Line Tickets & guided tour: $2.03
Sunrise Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $2.29
Taj Mahal Private Tour from Delhi with Ticket & Meal Options: $2.32
Agra:- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Private Tour: $2.32

Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney

Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:

Theatre Show

$28
Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)

$29
Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)

$118
Powerhouse Museum

$9.33

Tours and Activities in Sydney

Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

#1 Rated Blue Mountains Tour, Scenic World, Lunch, RiverCruise : $163
'Iconic Sydney' Sightseeing Bus Tour: $30
1 Day/3 Day/7 Day Vintage Classic Car Driving Experience-Aus wide: $220
1/2 day Sydney Sightseeing and Bondi Beach Tour: $83
2 Hours Running Tour in Sydney: $99
2 Hours Sydney Harbour's True Crime Cruise Tour: $35
2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Sydney Harbour National Park : $35
30-Minute Sydney Harbour and Olympic Park Helicopter Tour: $204
Afternoon Discovery Cruise on Coral Trekker: $42
Art Gallery of NSW: State of the Art Gallery Tour: $28
Art Gallery of NSW: Stories of Art and Place gallery tour: $28
Art Gallery of New South Wales: Stories of Art & Place Tour: $28

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Agra $9.34

Sydney $14

Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:

Wine

$9.92

Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:

Haunted Pub Tour with Local Guide: $24
Sydney's Haunted Pub Tour with a Licensed Guide: $25
Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $30
Big Night Out Pub Crawl: $31
Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting: $44
Marrickville Brewery Tour: $73
Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $97
Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $104
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting + Lunch Guided Day Tour : $125
From Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Cheese Tasting: $135
From Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour: $135
From Hunter Valley Multi-Brewery Tour with Lunch: $138

How are these travel costs calculated?

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

Which is Bigger, Agra or Sydney?

Sydney has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Sydney, 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.

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

Should you visit Agra or Sydney?

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

Where Should I go: Agra or Sydney?

Agra

Sydney

Which place is cheaper, Sydney or Agra?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Agra and Sydney

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney

Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Sydney?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Agra

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra

Typical Food Prices in Sydney

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney

Entertainment

Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra

Tours and Activities in Agra

Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney

Tours and Activities in Sydney

Alcohol

Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney

Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney

Which is Bigger, Agra or Sydney?

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

Should you visit Agra or Sydney?

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

Where Should I go: Agra or Sydney?

Agra

Sydney

Which place is cheaper, Sydney or Agra?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Agra and Sydney

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney

Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Sydney?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Agra

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra

Typical Food Prices in Sydney

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney

Entertainment

Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra

Tours and Activities in Agra

Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney

Tours and Activities in Sydney

Alcohol

Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney

Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney

Which is Bigger, Agra or Sydney?

Related Articles for Agra

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