Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Bangalore?
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 Bangalore or Amritsar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bangalore and Amritsar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bangalore or Amritsar?
Bangalore
Bangalore is the capital city of the state of Karnataka, in India. It's also India's third largest city with a population of about 8.5 million. It's considered one of the most liveable cities in the country and was historically known for its many gardens and lush green spaces. Today those areas are all but gone, having given way to the growing population and sprawling metropolises. Bangalore is also the information technology hub of the country and is sometimes referred to as India's Silicon Valley.
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Yoga Tours and Retreats in India, The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangalore $53Amritsar $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangalore is $53, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $66. 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 Bangalore and Amritsar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangalore $20Amritsar $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangalore $40Amritsar $44
Compare Hotels in Bangalore and Amritsar
Looking for a hotel in Bangalore or Amritsar? 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: Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangalore $9.59Amritsar $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore
Also for Bangalore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- A Private Transfer: From Chennai to Bangalore Car & Driver: $142
- Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $28
- Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $16
- Bangalore - private arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $35
- Bangalore airport to Hotel Transfer: $18
- Bangalore to Chennai Private Transfers: $135
- One-Way Private City Transfer Mysore & Bangalore: $50
- Bannerghatta Park Safari & Zoo Tickets with Private Transfer: $58
- Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru - Arrival Private Transfer: $135
- Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Round-Trip Transfer: $297
- Bengaluru City to Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR)- Departure Private Transfer: $135
- Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer: $149
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $126
- From Amritsar Airport Transfer: $27
- Create Your Own: Customisable tour of Amritsar with transfers: $77
- Half Day city tour with Lunch & transfers: $60
- Half Day city tour with Lunch & transfers: $60
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $98
- Amritsar Airport: One-Way Transfer Arrival and Departure: $8.27
- Amritsar 02 days :Wagha border: Airport transfer Eng. guide: $213
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangalore or Amritsar?
Prices for flights to both Amritsar and Bangalore 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 dayBangalore $22Amritsar $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bengaluru food tour in VV puram chat street.: $24
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Family: $32
- Bangalore : Street Food tour and Local Market Visit.: $39
- Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with an Award Winning Chef: $54
- Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience: $60
- Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local: $62
- Private Cooking and Dining Experience in Bengaluru: $68
- Private Indian Cooking Class and Meal in Bangalore Home: $73
- 3-Hour Private Cooking Lesson and Meal in a Bangalore Home: $74
- Private Cooking Classes on a Farm in Bangalore City: $85
- Cooking experience in Bangalore, a half day tour: $107
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Authentic Home Cooking Class with a Local: $21
- Amritsar Food Tour with a Sikh: $25
- Amritsar Food Tour: $25
- Amritsar Food Tour: $30
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Dinner: $45
- Evening Tour to Sadda Pind with Dinner: $60
- Indo-Pak Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border & Dinner: $67
- Beating Retreat Ceremony, Sadda Pind and Dinner: $71
- Tanya's kitchen: A Hands-On Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $85
- Sadda Pind With Lunch Or Dinner From Amritsar: $164
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangalore $11Amritsar $15
Tours and Activities in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Indoor Mini Golf Madness Ticket: $7.68
- Bangalore Basavanagudi Heritage Self Guided Walking Tour: $8.46
- Heritage Guided Walking Tour of Malleswaram : $13
- Bangalore Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Bangalore Heritage and Cultural Walking Tour: $13
- Cubbon Park Heritage Walk: A self-guided tour of Bangalore's unique history: $15
- Walk on Tales of Bangalore (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
- Walk of Divinity Bangalore (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
- Discover Bangalore with Me (A Private Historical Walk Tour): $21
- Bangalore Private Tour: $35
- Tales of Bangalore a Walking Tour: $35
- Old City Walking Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Amritsar & Golden Temple Tour From Delhi By Train 2D/1N: $165
- Amritsar - Half day City tour (In & Around Golden Temple): $35
- Amritsar 1 Day Guided Tour-Golden Temple, Jalliawala Bagh, Wagah: $53
- Amritsar 1 Day Sightseeing with Wagah Border: $35
- Amritsar 1 Day Tour (Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border & Shopping): $39
- Amritsar 1 Day Tour: Golden Temple, Jalianwala Bagh, Wagah Border: $54
- Amritsar : Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Private Tour: $47
- Amritsar City Tour: $204
- Amritsar City Tour: $41
- Amritsar City Tour ( EXCLUDING WAGAH BORDER) : $60
- Amritsar City Tour ( Including Wagah Border Ceremony): $60
- Amritsar City Tour (Golden Temple, Wagah Border): $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangalore $8.97Amritsar $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangalore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bangalore:
- Pub Crawl Bangalore: $39
- Pub Crawl in Bengaluru - A lovely private evening experience with a local: $39
- Pub Crawl Bangalore (3 Hours Guided Nightlife Experience): $42
- pub crawl Bangalore tours: $50
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Drinks, Games & Discounts: $50
Sample the Local Flavors in Amritsar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Amritsar:
- Pub Crawl Amritsar (3 hours pub hopping tour): $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangalore and Amritsar, we can see that Amritsar is more expensive. And not only is Bangalore much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bangalore would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangalore 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 Amritsar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amritsar than you might in Bangalore.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangalore Expensive? and Is Amritsar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangalore or Amritsar?
Bangalore has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Amritsar. When comparing the sizes of Bangalore and Amritsar, 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.