Which place is cheaper, Uttar Pradesh or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $116Uttar Pradesh $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $116, while the average daily cost in Uttar Pradesh is $0.00. 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 $57Uttar Pradesh -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $114Uttar Pradesh $0.00
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 $37Uttar Pradesh -
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$0.04
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Short Taxi Ride$0.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $76
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $71
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $64
- Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $60
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $109
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $109
- 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
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Private transfer: Ankara Airport (ESB) to Ankara: $39
- Private transfer: Ankara to Ankara Airport (ESB): $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- Private Transfer Agra to Delhi Airport.: $50
- A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $130
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Lucknow: $60
- Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $88
- Agra to Delhi (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $51
- Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60
- Agra-Delhi transfer with Delhi tour: $110
- Agra: Mohabbat the Taj show tickets and agra transfers: $49
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 $32Uttar Pradesh -
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$0.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Tests of Best Varanasi Local Food Tour With Tourist Guide: $18
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra Including Lunch or Dinner: $20
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $25
- Agra's best cooking classes: $31
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- A Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration in Agra (Lunch or Dinner): $40
- Dinner at Agra with local Indian family : $40
- From Varanasi: Street food tour with Evening Ganga Aarti: $42
- Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet: $43
- Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Agra : $43
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $34Uttar Pradesh -
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$0.25
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Family-Friendly Smartphone Walking Tour: $6.00
- Quick Tour, Essentials of Ankara: $6.00
- Inns and Baths City Sightseeing Mobile Audio Guide: $6.00
- Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $32
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $33
- Private Tour with a Local: $38
- Ankara : Highlights Walking Tour: $48
- Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
- Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
- İstanbul: Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar: $180
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $218
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Agra: skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $1.19
- Taj Mahal Skip the Line Private Tour: $5.00
- Skip The Line Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by AC Car From Agra: $5.00
- Private Half Day Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Agra: $5.00
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Private Guided Tour : $5.00
- Taj Mahal Audio Tour Experience: $5.00
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Sunrise Private Tour with Special Add-ons: $6.00
- Audio Guided Walking Tour of Banaras Ghats, Varanasi: $6.12
- Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide: $6.14
- Full Day Agra Tuk Tuk Tour with Taj Mahal and Agra Fort: $6.14
- Agra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.72
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $15Uttar Pradesh -
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: $39
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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