Which place is cheaper, Kyoto or Bangalore?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangalore or Kyoto?
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 Kyoto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bangalore or Kyoto?
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.
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in India, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in India, The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangalore $44Kyoto $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangalore is $44, while the average daily cost in Kyoto is $104. 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 Kyoto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangalore $20Kyoto $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangalore $40Kyoto $136
Compare Hotels in Bangalore and Kyoto
Looking for a hotel in Bangalore or Kyoto? 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: Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangalore $9.65Kyoto $8.13
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: $179
- Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $16
- Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $28
- All-Inclusive Taj Mahal and Agra Private Tour with Transfers: $554
- Bangalore - private arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $35
- Bangalore airport to Hotel Transfer: $18
- One-Way Private City Transfer Mysore & Bangalore: $50
- Bannerghatta Park Day Tour Safari with Private Transfer: $55
- Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Round-Trip Transfer: $90
- Bengaluru City to Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR)- Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru City -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $81
- Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport (BLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Shared Departure Transfer: Kyoto City to Osaka Itami Airport: $73
- Osaka City to/from Kyoto City Private transfer: $246
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $201
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $259
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport (ITM): $246
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport: $351
- Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfers: $506
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $204
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $294
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $208
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Kansai Airport: $351
- Chubu Centrair Airport to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $615
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangalore or Kyoto?
Prices for flights to both Kyoto 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 $13Kyoto $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street Food Tour in Bangalore: $16
- Bangalore : Street Food tour and Local Market Visit.: $17
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Family: $33
- Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience: $60
- Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local: $62
- Private In-Home Cooking Demonstration and Meal in Bangalore: $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 Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Private Onigiri Rice Ball Cooking Class in Kyoto: $17
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $44
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $56
- Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour: $59
- Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan: $64
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $66
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $66
- Bento Box Cooking Class: $73
- Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking :Kyoto near Fushimiinari: $82
- Kyoto Family Kitchen Cooking Class: $85
- Authentic Sushi Making Cooking Lesson: $85
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangalore $11Kyoto $14
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: $8.53
- Heritage Guided Walking Tour of Malleswaram : $13
- Bangalore Night Walking Tour: $13
- Bangalore Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided 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): $18
- Walk of Divinity Bangalore (2 hours guided walking tour): $18
- Bangalore Night Walking Tour (2 hours guided walking tour): $18
- Uncover Bangalore’s Cultural Gems on a Guided Walking Tour: $26
- Experience Bangalore - Evening City Walk Tour & Market Visit: $32
- Bangalore Private Tour: $35
- Tales of Bangalore a Walking Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Kyoto Private Tour with National Licensed Guide : $240
- Osaka Kyoto Experience Japanese Homogi: $141
- "Experience A Full-Day Private Tour Adventure": $190
- (NEW) Authentic Public Bathing Wellness Experience in Kyoto: $130
- (NEW)Authentic Japanese Public Bathing Experience in Kyoto: $131
- (Private) Kyoto E-Bike Adventures Through Timeless Beauty: $478
- (private) CyclingTour in Arashiyama: EBike Tour with Guide: $478
- 1 Day Kyoto Tour with a Local Guide: $156
- 1-Day Kyoto tour with an English speaking driver: $400
- 10 Hrs Full day Kyoto Tour w/Hotel Pick-up: $632
- 10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people): $191
- 2 Hour Guided Tour of Arashiyama Highlights: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangalore $9.03Kyoto $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 tours: $24
- Pub Crawl Bangalore (3 Hours Guided Nightlife Experience): $35
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Drinks, Games & Discounts: $48
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $89
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $96
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $105
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $171
- Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto: $195
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $211
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour with Lunch: $236
- Nightlife Bar Crawl Tour with Local Guide: $451
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangalore and Kyoto, we can see that Kyoto 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 Kyoto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kyoto 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 Kyoto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangalore or Kyoto?
Bangalore has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Kyoto. When comparing the sizes of Bangalore and Kyoto, 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.