Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou or Bangalore?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangalore or Guangzhou?
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 Guangzhou can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bangalore or Guangzhou?
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.
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Yoga Tours and Retreats in India, The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangalore $44Guangzhou $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangalore is $44, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $89. 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 Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangalore $20Guangzhou $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangalore $40Guangzhou $114
Compare Hotels in Bangalore and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Bangalore or Guangzhou? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangalore $9.70Guangzhou $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore
Also for Bangalore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $16
- Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $28
- 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
- Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru City -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $79
- Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport BLR to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer: $39
- From Mysore guided day tour with transfers: $167
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bengaluru International Airport to Bangalore Hotels: $54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou HTL-APT (CAN): $62
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou APT-HTL (CAN): $62
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station: $38
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou South Railway Station to City Center : $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou City Center to South Railway Station: $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $88
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou and Zhuhai City Area : $104
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain and City Area: $44
- Private Departure Transfer:Hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport(CAN): $35
- Private Day Tour to Zhuhai from Guangzhou by Private Transfer: $300
- Private Baiyun Airport Transfer to Guangzhou Railway or East Railway Station: $49
- Private Arrival Transfer in English-speaking: Airport to Hotel: $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangalore or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou 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 $13Guangzhou $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pop-Up Dinner in Bangalore with Focus on Sustainable Food: $25
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Family: $32
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $50
- Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with an Award Winning Chef: $54
- South Indian Cooking Class in Mysore with Devika: $66
- Private Cooking Dining Experience in Bengaluru: $74
- 3-Hour Private Cooking Lesson and Meal in a Bangalore Home: $74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Night View Cruise Tour with Dinner: $90
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $100
- Yum Cha Dim Sum Dinner and Pearl River Night Cruise Private Tour : $110
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- 3-Hour Guangzhou Private Cooking Class with Local Market Visit : $165
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Yumcha and Local Food Market Explore: $180
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
- Guangzhou Private Night Tour: Lychee Bay, Beijing Road, Cruise, Dinner: $204
- Private Cooking Canton Cuisine Cooking Class in Guangzhou : $266
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangalore $11Guangzhou $18
Tours and Activities in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bangalore Basavanagudi Heritage Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.01
- Heritage Guided Walking Tour of Malleswaram : $13
- Bangalore Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Bangalore Night Walking Tour: $13
- Bangalore Heritage and Cultural Walking Tour: $14
- Cubbon Park Heritage Walk: A self-guided tour of Bangalore's unique history: $15
- Bangalore Night Walking Tour (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
- Walk on Tales of Bangalore (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
- Walk of Divinity Bangalore (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
- Food Walk Tour Bangalore: $25
- Bangalore Private Tour: $35
- See Bangalore through my eyes (Cultural / Historical / Walking Tour): $42
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Private Tour of Foshan: The Ancestral Temple and Other Options from Guangzhou : $167
- 1 Day Guangzhou City Highlight Layover Tour from Airport: $276
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 1-Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private City Tour: $185
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $95
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- AAAAA Top National Natural Preserve Dinghu Mountain Private Tour: $300
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Lotus Hill and Shawan Old Town from Guangzhou: $229
- Big Buddha Lotus Hill Ancient Quarry Seagull Island Private Tour : $300
- Big Buddha Mountain Martial Art Culture Countryside Private Tour: $220
- Canton Tower and Pearl River Cruise Guangzhou Private Night Tour: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangalore $9.07Guangzhou $14
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 (3 Hours Guided Nightlife Experience): $34
- Bengaluru Pub Crawler - Nightlife Walking Tour: $89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangalore and Guangzhou, we can see that Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangalore or Guangzhou?
Bangalore has a larger population, and is about 62% larger than the population of Guangzhou. When comparing the sizes of Bangalore and Guangzhou, 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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