A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cappadocia vs. Madhya Pradesh for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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.

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Which place is cheaper, Madhya Pradesh or Cappadocia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $151, 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $53
    Madhya Pradesh $8.55
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $106
    Madhya Pradesh $17
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.

Hotels in Cappadocia


Hotels in Madhya Pradesh


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $51
    Madhya Pradesh $0.94

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia

Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • 2 Days 1 Night Cappadocia Tour (Airport Transfer, Hotel, Daily Tour And Atv): $235
  • 2 way Transfer fr/to Nevsehir & Kayseri Airport / Cappadocia: $33
  • Airport Transfer From and To Kayseri and Nevsehir : $16
  • Both Ways Airport Transfer (Nevsehir Kapadokya - Kayseri Erkilet): $38
  • Cappadocia Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Champagne and Transfers: $258
  • Cappadocia Green Tour (inc: Pro Guide, Transfers, Tickets, Lunch): $88
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride 18-24 Person with Transfer: $143
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $263
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $132
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers: $197
  • Cappadocia Hotel: Shared Transfer to Kayseri Airport: $22
  • Cappadocia Hotel: Shared Transfer to Nevsehir Airport: $22

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: $86
  • Private Transfer from Indore to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport: $44
  • Private Transfer from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport to Indore: $44
  • Private Transfer from Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport to Bhopal: $41
  • Private Transfer from Bhopal to Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport: $41

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cappadocia $50
    Madhya Pradesh $3.59
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:


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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 in Cave Restaurant with Dinner: $35
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $39
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner, Drinks, Transfer: $42
  • Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night with Dinner (in Authentic Cave Restaurant): $54
  • Turkish Night Show in Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Transfer: $55
  • Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $60
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $60
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $63
  • 3 Hours Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $65
  • Cappadocian cooking - hands-on class with pickup: $65
  • Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine : $65
  • Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $66

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $95
    Madhya Pradesh $3.33
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia

For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Underground City Entrance for Two
    $0.93
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
    $18
  • Horseback Riding for Two
    $3.55
  • Cappadocia Driving Tour
    $3.78
  • Goreme Museum Entrance Fee
    $0.46
  • Whirling Dervishes Show
    $3.09
  • Turkish Bath
    $2.16
  • Hot air ballooning
    $13
  • Goreme open air museum
    $0.62
  • Bellydancing Show
    $4.02

Tours and Activities in Cappadocia

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.

  • Skip the Line: Guray Museum Admission Ticket: $4.39
  • Cappadocia Private Tour (Car & Guide): $5.00
  • Best Of Private Cappadocia Tour ( Car & Guide ): $5.48
  • Cappadocia Private Tour with Car & Guide : $5.99
  • Explore Cappadocia North and Red Underground City Private Tour : $12
  • Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Watching Experience: $16
  • Private Underground City tour in Cappadocia Derinkuyu , Kaymakli: $19
  • Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Watching Tour: $19
  • 2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike(Atv) Tour: $19
  • Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Photographer: $20
  • Cappadocia Local Carpet Weaving Tour: $20
  • Guided ATV Tour with Sunrise Option: $22

Tours and Activities in Madhya Pradesh

Here are a few actual costs in Madhya Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 4-Hour Private Tour of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy Site: $99
  • All Inclusive Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Orchha: $96
  • Best of Khajuraho (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $82
  • Birds and Heritage: Bhoj Wetland and Bhopal City Tour: $50
  • Day Trip to Mastani Mahal & Ajaigarh Fort (Guided Private Tour from Khajuraho): $147
  • Discover the Raneh Fall from Khajuraho (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $82
  • Erotic Temple Tour of Khajuraho: $96
  • Erotic Temple Tour of Khajuraho (Full Day): $98
  • Full Day 8-hours Heritage Tour to Khajuraho Temples: $51
  • Full Day City Tour Khajuraho : $93
  • Full Day City Tour of Khaujuraho: $96
  • Full Day Khajuraho - World Heritage City Tour: $62

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $18
    Madhya Pradesh $2.61

Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:

  • Cappadocia Nightlife Experience: Bar and Pub Crawl Tour: $32
  • Cappadocia Wine Cellar and Wine Yard with Wine Tasting: $79
  • Full-day Cappadocia Tour with wine tasting and clay shaping : $90


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?.