Which place is cheaper, Madhya Pradesh or Cappadocia?
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 Cappadocia or Madhya Pradesh?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Madhya Pradesh? 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: Cappadocia or Madhya Pradesh?
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
Madhya Pradesh
Translating to "central region," Madhya Pradesh is a state centrally located within the plains of India. While it is not a major tourist hub, the region has plenty to showcase in regards to the history, art, religion, and culture of central India.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in India, and The Best 2-Week Tours in India.
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Cappadocia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $131Madhya Pradesh $15
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $131, while the average daily cost in Madhya Pradesh is $15. 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 Cappadocia and Madhya Pradesh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $37Madhya Pradesh $7.84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $74Madhya Pradesh $16
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Madhya Pradesh
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Madhya Pradesh? 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: Cappadocia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $35Madhya Pradesh $0.83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2 Hour Quad Bike Safari in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ): $37
- Airport Transfer (Kayseri - Nevsehir ) to Cappadocia Hotels: $17
- Cappadocia ATV Safari Sunrise Sunset Daytime Hotel Transfer: $25
- Cappadocia ATV Tour with Hotel Transfer: $9.50
- Cappadocia ATV tour with transfer and guide: $13
- Cappadocia Airport Private Transfer NAV: $71
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer: $117
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer Private Service NAV ASR: $17
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer to/from Kayseri/Nevşehir (ASR or NAV): $14
- Cappadocia Balloon Watching & Sunrise Hike - Hotel transfer!: $106
- Cappadocia Dervishes Ceremony with Transfers: $24
- Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer: $216
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madhya Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Madhya Pradesh:
- Private Custom Tour: Orchha Sightseeing with Guide and transfers: $106
- Private Transfer from Indore to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport to Indore: $47
- Private Transfer from Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport to Bhopal: $44
- Private Transfer from Bhopal to Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Madhya Pradesh?
Prices for flights to both Madhya Pradesh and Cappadocia 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 dayCappadocia $60Madhya Pradesh $5.43
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $39
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner: $47
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $50
- Traditional Turkish Cuisine Dinner and Turkish Night Show: $56
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup: $63
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $64
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner in a Cave: $66
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food: $68
- Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer: $70
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $72
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $66Madhya Pradesh $2.95
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two$0.65
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$12
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.47
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.64
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.32
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.15
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Turkish Bath$1.51
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Hot air ballooning$8.72
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Goreme open air museum$0.43
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Bellydancing Show$2.80
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- Cappadocia Red Tour Lunch + Guide + Museum Tickets /Small Group: $3.50
- Cappadocia Green Tour Lunch + Guide + Museum Tickets /Small Group: $3.50
- Cappadocia Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Hotel Pickup: $3.50
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia - Göreme Experience: $3.50
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Guide & Driver: $5.00
- Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour: $5.28
- Cappadocia Artisan & Local Craft Experience: $9.00
- Private Pottery Workshop Experience and Guiding: $9.36
- Cappadocia Balloon Watching Experience at Sunrise: $11
- Cappadocia Top Sights Tour Skip the Line Guided Experience: $11
- Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Cappadocia: $13
- Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia: $13
Tours and Activities in Madhya Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Madhya Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Night 3 Days Adventure & Cultural Escape in Orchha: $87
- 2 nights 3 Days Ujjain and Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Tour: $87
- 3 Days Ujjain Mahakal and Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan Tour: $122
- 4-Hour Private Tour of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy Site: $99
- A Day Tour of Orchha & Jhansi Fort from Khajuraho with Guide: $76
- All Inclusive Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Orchha: $102
- Best of Khajuraho (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $72
- Bhedaghat Tour From Jabalpur: $99
- Birds and Heritage: Bhoj Wetland and Bhopal City Tour: $78
- Day Trip to Mastani Mahal & Ajaigarh Fort (Guided Private Tour from Khajuraho): $130
- Discover the Raneh Fall from Khajuraho (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $72
- Full Day 8-hours Heritage Tour to Khajuraho Temples: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $13Madhya Pradesh $2.42
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Signature Local Wine Tasting in Cappadocia: $11
- Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack: $33
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $41
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $43
- Cappadocia Vineyard Experience and Wine Tasting: $54
- Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours: $59
- Cappadocia - Avanos Clay Workshop and Wine Tour: $64
- Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting: $88
- SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping: $90
- Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum: $111
- Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting: $219
- Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience: $276
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Madhya Pradesh, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Madhya Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia is in Europe and Madhya Pradesh 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 Madhya Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Madhya Pradesh 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 Cappadocia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cappadocia than you might in Madhya Pradesh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Madhya Pradesh Expensive?.
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.