Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Ao Nang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ao Nang or Delhi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Ao Nang or Delhi? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Ao Nang or Delhi?
Ao Nang
If you're looking for a relaxing beach on the coast of Thailand, it might be time to make a trip to Ao Nang. This developed and "westernized" beach was once the place to be for backpackers, but is now quite popular with package tourist crowds, too, as prices have risen in recent decades. Here you'll find nice hotels, restaurants, and plenty of fun activities at the beach and nearby, too.
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours Under $1000 in Thailand, The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAo Nang $107Delhi $45
The average daily cost (per person) in Ao Nang is $107, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $45. 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 Ao Nang and Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAo Nang $52Delhi $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAo Nang $104Delhi $46
Compare Hotels in Ao Nang and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Ao Nang or Delhi? 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: Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ao Nang $56Delhi $5.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ao Nang
Also for Ao Nang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Krabi Airport Private One-Way SUV Transfer: $22
- Aonang : Ferry Transfer from Aonang to Ko Lanta: $23
- Aonang : Ferry Transfer from Aonang to Phuket: $31
- Krabi:Speedboat Transfer to Phi Phi Islands: $41
- Phuket: Speedboat Transfer to Ao Nang or Railay via Ko Yao: $41
- Private Eco-Transfer: One-way Ao Nang - Bus Station, Krabi: $18
- Private Eco-Transfer: One-way Ao Nang - Downtown, Krabi: $18
- Private SUV-Transfer: One-way Ao Nang - Bus Statation: $22
- Private SUV-Transfer: One-way Ao Nang - Downtown, Krabi: $22
- Private SUV-Transfer: One-way Krabi to Phuket: $105
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.91
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.79
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $119
- Transfer from New Delhi to Agra by Private car: $60
- Transfer from New Delhi to Agra by Private car: $100
- Transfer from Delhi to Agra by private Car: $57
- Tour To Swaminarayan Akshardham Guide & Delhi Transfers: $37
- Taj Mahal Sunrise All Inclusive Tour with Transfers : $7.00
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $75
- Round Trip Airport Transfer- From Delhi Airport to Hotel & Back to Delhi Airport: $80
- Qutub Minar Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $15
- Private transfers to/from Indira Gandhi International Airport: $10
- Private transfer: Delhi hotel to Railway station: $27
- Private transfer from Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to Delhi Hotels : $207
Is it cheaper to fly into Ao Nang or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi and Ao Nang 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 dayAo Nang $24Delhi $12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ao Nang
For Ao Nang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Krabi: Ya's Cookery Late Afternoon Thai Cooking Class: $39
- Krabi : Authentic Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour: $40
- Krabi: Morning/Afternoon Thai Cooking Class at Ya's Cookery: $46
- Half Day Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang, Krabi: $50
- Krabi 7 Island Sunset by Luxury Vintage Boat With BBQ Dinner: $127
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Cooking Demo + Lunch/Dinner and interaction with an Indian family @ Chez Anjali: $35
- Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $46
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour And Heritage Walk Tour-All Inclusive : $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ao Nang $11Delhi $13
Tours and Activities in Ao Nang
For Ao Nang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Krabi: South Kayak Klong Root Kayaking Tour: $16
- Krabi ATV adventure drive 30mins: $22
- Krabi kayaking and swimming clongrood Tour: $22
- Krabi 4 Island One Day Tour by Speed boat or Longtail boat: $24
- ATV adventure 30 mins drive: $27
- Krabi: Bioluminescent Plankton, Snorkeling & Sunset Tour: $27
- Kayak Tour in Krabi Mangrove Forest with Lunch: $27
- Krabi: ATV adventure and extreme: $31
- Kayaking klongroot and atv adventure: $32
- From Hong Islands Day Tour by Boat with Lunch: $32
- Krabi: Tiger Cave, Hot Springs and Emerald Pool Jungle Tour: $35
- Krabi: Railay Beach Bioluminescent Plankton Ferry Cruise: $35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $205
- 6 Hours: Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $45
- Agra Same Day Private Tour From Delhi: $63
- Delhi : Private Day Tour Of Tajmahal And Shopping At Agra: $100
- Same Day Sunrise Taj Mahal Experience By Car : $75
- From Delhi : Sunrise Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour: $95
- From Delhi :Taj Mahal And Agra Tour by Car- Including Lunch: $55
- Full Day Old Delhi And New Delhi Guided Tour With Entrance Fees: $45
- Golden Triangle Tour 3 Days: $267
- Jaipur Overnight Tour from New Delhi : $227
- Private 4 Nights 5 Days Golden Triangle Tour (DELHI-AGRA-JAIPUR-DELHI): $300
- Private City Tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi: $43
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAo Nang $15Delhi $8.67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ao Nang and Delhi, we can see that Ao Nang is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Ao Nang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ao Nang than you might in Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ao Nang Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ao Nang or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 1370 times larger than the population of Ao Nang. When comparing the sizes of Ao Nang and Delhi, 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.
When is the best time to visit Ao Nang or Delhi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Ao Nang or Delhi in the Summer?
Both Delhi and Ao Nang during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Ao Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round.
August to October is the rainy season in Ao Nang. Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Ao Nang. Ao Nang usually gets more rain in July than Delhi. Ao Nang gets 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Ao Nang. In the summer, Ao Nang often gets more sunshine than Delhi. Ao Nang gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 166 hours of full sun.
It's very hot in Delhi this time of the year. In July, Ao Nang is generally cooler than Delhi. Daily temperatures in Ao Nang average around 28°C (82°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAo Nang 28°C (82°F)Delhi 31°C (88°F)
Should I visit Ao Nang or Delhi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ao Nang and Delhi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ao Nang year-round. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to March in Ao Nang is the dry season. Also, August to October is the rainy season in Ao Nang. Ao Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Ao Nang usually receives more rain than Delhi. Ao Nang gets 304 mm (12 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. Ao Nang usually receives less sunshine than Delhi during autumn. Ao Nang gets 181 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 269 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Ao Nang is around the same temperature as Delhi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ao Nang averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Delhi fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAo Nang 27°C (81°F)Delhi 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Ao Nang or Delhi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ao Nang as well as Delhi. Ao Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
Also, December to March in Ao Nang is the dry season. Ao Nang usually gets more rain in January than Delhi. Ao Nang gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ao Nang this time of the year. In the winter, Ao Nang often gets more sunshine than Delhi. Ao Nang gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 215 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Ao Nang is much warmer than Delhi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ao Nang in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Delhi averages at about 15°C (59°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAo Nang 28°C (82°F)Delhi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Ao Nang or Delhi in the Spring?
Both Delhi and Ao Nang are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ao Nang throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Ao Nang. In April, Ao Nang usually receives more rain than Delhi. Ao Nang gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Delhi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ao Nang. Ao Nang usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi during spring. Ao Nang gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 261 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ao Nang is generally around the same temperature as Delhi. Daily temperatures in Ao Nang average around 29°C (84°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAo Nang 29°C (84°F)Delhi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Delhi and Ao Nang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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