Which place is cheaper, Agra or Bucharest?
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 Bucharest or Agra?
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 Bucharest and Agra. 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: Bucharest or Agra?
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
Agra
In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.
While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania, The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBucharest $178Agra $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $178, while the average daily cost in Agra is $55. 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 Bucharest and Agra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBucharest $62Agra $15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBucharest $124Agra $30
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Agra
Looking for a hotel in Bucharest or Agra? 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: Bucharest Hotel Prices and Agra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bucharest $26Agra $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Bucharest to Sofia Private Transfer: $630
- Bucharest to Sofia - Private Transfer: $570
- Private Transfer From Cluj to Bucharest: $494
- Bucharest Airport: Private Transfer To / From Pitesti: $441
- Bucharest to Mihail Kogalniceanu - Private Transfer: $338
- Mihail Kogalniceanu to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $338
- Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo - Private Transfer: $317
- Bucharest to Fetesti - Private Transfer: $317
- Bucharest Airport Transfer To Constanta Mamaia: $300
- Bucharest to Craiova - Private Transfer: $296
- Bucharest (Romania) to Veliko Tarnavo (Bulgaria) - Private Guided Transfer : $280
- Bucharest to Mihail Kogalniceanu Airport Constanta - Private Guided Transfer : $280
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra
Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $114
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Agra : Half Day Shopping Tour with Private Guide & Transfer: $38
- Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
- Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $50
- Agra Airport: One-Way Transfer Arrival and Departure: $5.89
- Agra airport to day tour agra and transfer to agra airport: $5.89
- Agra to Delhi (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to Delhi Airport Transfers by Car: $85
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Agra to Jaipur Transfer via Chand Bawdi & Fatehpur Sikri: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Agra?
Prices for flights to both Agra and Bucharest 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 dayBucharest $100Agra $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Dinner &tour at Museum of Communism after closing: $49
- Dinner at the Museum of Communism & tour after closing: $53
- 5 Premium Wine Tasting with Rich Dinner, incl Sommelier: $72
- Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center: $81
- Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $81
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $83
- Unhealthy Food Tour of Bucharest – 4 hours: $85
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $93
- Private Bucharest Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $127
- 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $199
- Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience: $225
Typical Food Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:
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Breakfast for Two$2.13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra
For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.89
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $10
- From Local Street Food Tour By TUK-TUK: $11
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $14
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
- Tuk-Tuk Ride and Street Food Tour with Spice Market: $22
- Old City Food Tour with Local Guide and Tastings: $22
- The Spirit of Agra - Old Market Walking and Food Tour: $26
- Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $29
- Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $29
- Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $29
- Agra's best cooking classes: $30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bucharest $14Agra $19
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bears Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, Brasov Day Trip Private Tour from Bucharest: $246
- Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing - Private City Tour: $102
- Transylvania Heritage Tour at Peles Bran and Cantacuzino Castles: $139
- Walking Tour - Delightful Bucharest (Old Town & Victory Avenue): $17
- 1 Day Castles Tour - Sinaia and Bran: $135
- 1-Day Guided Tour: Bucharest-Peles, Dracula Castle & Brasov: $26
- 10 h Ceausescu Communism Private Tour in Bucharest plus Dracula's Grave : $237
- 10 hours Private Apiary Tour in Romania - From Bucharest: $269
- 10h Bucharest City Tour & Snagov Monastery (Dracula's Grave): $253
- 14 Days Private Tour in Romania, Moldova & Transnistria: $4,645
- 2 Days Private Tour - The Romanian Caves from Bucharest: $549
- 2 Hour Photoshoot Experience Near Bucharest Architectural Charms: $129
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra
For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entry to the Red Fort for Two$7.10
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Taj Mahal for Two$18
Tours and Activities in Agra
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.
- From Same Day Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Sunrise Tour: $0.12
- Mughal Carpet Co. Agra :- Handmade Rugs Demonstration Tour: $0.83
- Agra : Taj Mahal tour with guide: $1.18
- Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Entry with Guided Tour: $1.18
- Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $1.65
- Private Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Tour: $1.77
- Sunset Taj Mahal Tour with Skip-The-Line & Lateral Entry: $2.00
- Taj Mahal and Agra Private Guided Tour from Delhi by AC Car: $2.00
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Day Tour by Car: $2.00
- From Delhi: Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Tour By Car with Option: $2.00
- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $2.03
- Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-The-Line Tickets & guided tour: $2.06
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBucharest $9.11Agra $9.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekend Pub Crawl: $23
- Romanian Wine Tasting Experience at Corks: $27
- Bachelor Party Custom Bar Crawl: $37
- Bucharest Guided Pub Crawl: $38
- Bar Crawling: $43
- Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $46
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $53
- Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $53
- Bucharest Private Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $56
- Pub Crawling in Style to the Most Fancy Bars, Drinks Incl.: $58
- Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $59
- Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version: $65
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bucharest and Agra, we can see that Bucharest is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bucharest is in Europe and Agra 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 Agra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agra 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 Bucharest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bucharest than you might in Agra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bucharest Expensive? and Is Agra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Agra?
Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 31% larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest and Agra, 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.