Which place is cheaper, Uttar Pradesh or Ankara?
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 Ankara or Uttar Pradesh?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Ankara and Uttar Pradesh. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Ankara or Uttar Pradesh?
Ankara
Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a state in the northern plains region of India. The vast region has an ancient and interesting history which has even been said to have inspired two great epics of India, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is most famous for the Taj Mahal, located in Agra - the tourist capital of the region.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, and The Best Adventure Tours to India.
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Ankara Prices
Turkey PricesUttar Pradesh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $97Uttar Pradesh $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $97, while the average daily cost in Uttar Pradesh is $39. 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 Ankara and Uttar Pradesh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $39Uttar Pradesh $14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $78Uttar Pradesh $28
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Uttar Pradesh
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Uttar Pradesh? 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: Ankara Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $26Uttar Pradesh $6.87
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:
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Metro Ride$0.03
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Short Taxi Ride$0.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Ankara Airport & Hotel Transfers: $56
- Ankara Airport Transfer: Ankara by Private Luxury Vehicle: $63
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $111
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $46
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $111
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $50
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $52
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $41
- Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $52
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $114
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
- Agra Airport to Agra Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $7.98
- Agra Group Sightseeing Tour with Transfers and Expert Guide: $51
- Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $136
- Agra To Jaipur Private Transfer with Fatehpur Sikri Stop: $19
- Agra to Bharatpur Hotels One Way transfers with Bird Park visits: $64
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Agra to Jaipur Airport/Hotel One-Way AC Vehicle Private Transfers: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Uttar Pradesh?
Prices for flights to both Uttar Pradesh and Ankara 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 dayAnkara $39Uttar Pradesh $17
Typical Food Prices in Ankara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:
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A Quick Lunch$0.24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ankara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ankara.
- Baklava Cooking Class: $61
- Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family: $70
- Sustainable Home Cooking Class in Ankara: $85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Agra's Tea demonstration & Food Tour: $15
- Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $19
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Agra Local Arts and Crafts and Food Tours with Guide: $20
- Agra's best cooking classes: $27
- Cooking Class with Sona: $29
- Agra Street Food Tour and Sadar Bazar Walking Tour: $30
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Varanasi: 3-hour street food tour: $33
- Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
- Cooking Demonstration + Meals and interaction Workshop: $37
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $23Uttar Pradesh $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara
Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Underground City$0.17
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Secrets of Ankara Exploration Game Tour: $23
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Local: $27
- Ankara : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $34
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ): $35
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $35
- Ankara Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $39
- Private Walking Tour with a Local: $41
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
- 6-Hour Private Tour with Guide, Car, and Lunch: $175
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $185
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $233
- Private Ankara Sightseeing Tour: $300
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 6D Panch Aarti VR Experience at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple: $2.98
- Agra Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.50
- The local & old market Shopping tour: $5.00
- Taj Mahal Ticket - Skip the line: $5.00
- Lucknow Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Agra’s Hidden Gems & Flavors on a Thrilling Tuk-Tuk Tour 3-4 Hrs: $5.00
- Agra: skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.64
- Agra Fort Visits - Skip the line entry with Licensed Tour Guide: $5.85
- LOCAL Agra :Taj Mahal Sunrise / Sunset Private Tour by Car: $8.00
- Private Tour personal Driver & Lauxry Car: $8.00
- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Ticket with Guide – Fast Track Access: $8.00
- Agra: Taj Mahal Skip The Line Entry Tour With 5* Lunch: $8.51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $10Uttar Pradesh $5.63
Sample the Local Flavors in Uttar Pradesh
Also in Uttar Pradesh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Lucknow: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Uttar Pradesh, we can see that Ankara is more expensive. And not only is Uttar Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ankara is in Europe and Uttar Pradesh is in Asia, 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 Uttar Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uttar Pradesh 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 Ankara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ankara than you might in Uttar Pradesh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ankara Expensive? and Is Uttar Pradesh Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Ankara or Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Ankara. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Uttar Pradesh, 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.
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