Should you visit Cappadocia or Odisha (Orissa)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Odisha (Orissa)? 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 Odisha (Orissa)?
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.
Odisha (Orissa)
Formerly known as Orissa, Odisha is a state in eastern India located on the Bay of Bengal. It is best known for its many ancient Hindu temples and tribal cultures, as well as being a destination for beaches and eco-tourism due to its abundant greenery and wildlife.
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Which place is cheaper, Odisha (Orissa) or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $126, while the average daily cost in Odisha (Orissa) is $967. 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 Odisha (Orissa) in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Odisha (Orissa)? 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Whirling Dervishes Show in Cappadocia w/ Free Hotel Transfer:
$30
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Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group):
$20
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Watching Experience with Hotel Transfer:
$59
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Shared Shuttle Airport or Hotel Transfer in Cappadocia:
$26
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Private transfer in SUBURBAN in punta cana and bavaro cap cana:
$60
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Private transfer from Nevşehir airport (NAV) to any hotel in Cappadocia:
$111
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Private in/out one way Transfer to/from Airport Kayseri:
$81
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Private Turkish Bath and Hammam in Cappadocia with Transfer:
$62
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Private Transfers from to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport:
$30
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Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities:
$131
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Private Transfers Nevşehir Airport to/from Cappadocia Region:
$131
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Private Transfers Kayseri Erkılet Airport to/from Cappadocia Region:
$131
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Odisha (Orissa)
Also for Odisha (Orissa), here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Bhubaneshwar Temple Tour with Private Transfer:
$182
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Private Transfer from Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport to Bhubaneswar:
$40
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Private Transfer from Bhubaneswar to Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport:
$40
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Odisha (Orissa)?
Prices for flights to both Odisha (Orissa) 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 day
Cappadocia $58
Odisha (Orissa) $357
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner:
$40
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Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner:
$47
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks:
$53
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Traditional Turkish Cuisine Dinner and Turkish Night Show:
$57
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Cappadocia From Traditional Cooking Class Course:
$59
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup:
$64
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Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave:
$65
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Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks:
$65
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Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food:
$69
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks:
$72
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show With Dinner and Transfer:
$72
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Cultural Show and Dinner:
$78
Entertainment
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
$0.62
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
$12
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Horseback Riding for Two
$2.39
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Cappadocia Driving Tour
$2.55
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee
$0.31
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Whirling Dervishes Show
$2.08
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Turkish Bath
$1.46
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Hot air ballooning
$8.43
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Goreme open air museum
$0.42
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Bellydancing Show
$2.71
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
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1 Day Cappadocia Tour:
$101
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1 Day History and Nature Cappadocia Red Tour:
$47
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1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller:
$250
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2 Day Guided Red and South Tour in Cappadocia:
$118
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2 Days Small Group Cappadocia North and South Tour:
$142
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2 Days South (Green tour) and North (Red tour) Cappadocia + Lunch:
$90
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2 Days in Private Tour & Spiritual Dervish Ceremony:
$217
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2 Hours Cappadocia Camel Ride Experience:
$100
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2 Hours Horse Sunset Riding Tour in Cappadocia:
$36
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2 days Cappadocia Green and ultimate Red Tour:
$136
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2-Day Cappadocia Highlights Tour (Red & Green Tours Included):
$166
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2-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Pick Up:
$140
Tours and Activities in Odisha (Orissa)
For Odisha (Orissa), here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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4 Days Private Tour in Bhubaneswar and Puri Konark:
$228
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4D3N Odisha Tour Package:
$105
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6-hour Temples tour of Bhubaneswar including hotel pick-up & drop-off:
$63
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8-hours Full Day Tour of Bhubaneswar including Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off:
$78
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All Inclusive Saranda Forest 4 Days Tour From Bhubaneswar:
$250
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Best of Bhubaneswar (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car):
$73
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Bhubaneshwar city tour in a private car with professional guide:
$112
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Bhubaneswar city tour & Konark Sun Temple in private car with guide:
$150
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Bhubaneswar: 3-hour Day Tour to Udayagiri-Khandagiri and Dhaula Hills:
$66
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Day Trip to Puri (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Bhubaneswar):
$135
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Discover Dhauli Shanti Stupa Bhubaneswar(Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car):
$73
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Experience Beach Camping:
$40
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
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Signature Local Wine Tasting in Cappadocia:
$13
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Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience:
$60
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Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting:
$89
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Cappadocia Tour with Wine Tasting and Clay Shaping:
$90
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Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour:
$130
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Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia:
$213
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Goreme 2 Hour Wine Tasting:
$215
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Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour:
$275
Sample the Local Flavors in Odisha (Orissa)
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Odisha (Orissa):
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Pub Crawl Bhubaneswar:
$35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Odisha (Orissa), we can see that Odisha (Orissa) is more expensive. And not only is Cappadocia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia is in Europe and Odisha (Orissa) 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 Cappadocia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cappadocia 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 Odisha (Orissa) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Odisha (Orissa) than you might in Cappadocia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Odisha (Orissa) Expensive?.
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