Which place is cheaper, Pune or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cappadocia or Pune?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Pune? 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 Pune?
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.
Pune
Located in Maharashtra, Pune is the state's second largest city and cultural capital. Not only is it a hub for museums, temples, beaches, and scenic overlooks, but it also has a thriving nightlife and general atmosphere due to the student population.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Cultural Tours in India, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $151Pune $51
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $151, while the average daily cost in Pune is $51. 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 Pune in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $53Pune $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $106Pune $46
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Pune
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Pune? 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 and Pune Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $51Pune $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIPPrivate Airport Transfer From or To Kayseri & Nevsehir Airport: $49
- Transfer from Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport Cappadocia mercedes for 16 people: $163
- Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $16
- Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport (private): $149
- Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to "Kayseri Erkilet Airport": $22
- Shared Shuttle Airport or Hotel Transfer in Cappadocia: $16
- Shared Airport Transfer From Nevsehir/Kayseri Airports to Hotels: $15
- Private/Shared Transfers Kayseri or Nevşehir Airports: $14
- Private transfer from Nevşehir airport (NAV) to any hotel in Cappadocia: $104
- Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
- Private Transfers Nevşehir Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131
- Private Transfers Kayseri Erkılet Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pune
Also for Pune, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Mumbai-Pune Transfer: $68
- Private Transfer from Pune (PNQ) Airport to Pune City: $37
- Pune Airport Transfer: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Pune?
Prices for flights to both Pune 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 $50Pune $18
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.03
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pune
For Pune, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Street Food Tour with Cultural Charms of Pune: $22
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $32
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $33
- Coral Island, Promthep Cape & Sunset Dinner with Power Catamaran: $53
- Organic Thai cooking class: $67
- Traditional Mangalorean or Maharashtrian cooking class in Pune: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $95Pune $17
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$0.93
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$18
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Horseback Riding for Two$3.55
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$3.78
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.46
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Whirling Dervishes Show$3.09
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Turkish Bath$2.16
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Hot air ballooning$13
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Goreme open air museum$0.62
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Bellydancing Show$4.02
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- 2 Days Cappadocia Red & Erciyes Ski Tour: $220
- 2 days Cappadocia Full Turkish night Show, Atv & Red Tour: $175
- ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $49
- Cappadocia ATV safari & adventures : $55
- Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group: $99
- Cappadocia relax tour car and driver: $132
- 1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller: $250
- 1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia Goreme Valley: $250
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Ankara: $263
- 2 Days Private Guided Cappadocia Tour with Pick Up: $225
- 2 Days Red and Green tour: $165
- 2 Hour Cappadocia Atv Experience : $41
Tours and Activities in Pune
For Pune, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 4-Hour Tour: Pune University Complex Cycling Private Tour: $139
- 4-Hour Tour: Small-Group Culinary Walking Tour in Pune: $99
- Airport pickup-drop, Mumbai sightseeing and outstation: $40
- Best of Pune Private City Tour with Lunch and Transport.: $100
- Best of Pune Sightseeing with Food Tasting Tour by Private Car: $89
- Cultural Walking Tour of Pune with Local Snacks: $23
- Day Trip to Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour from Pune): $150
- Day Trip to Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani (Guided Fullday Tour): $144
- Day Trip to Pune Curated Private Tour Experience from Mumbai: $160
- Discovering A Half-Day Guided Tour of Best Sights: $46
- Experience Spiritual Culture in Pune with a local - 2 Hours: $17
- Experience Spiritual Culture in Pune with a local - A Unique 2 Hrs Walking Tour: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $18Pune $15
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Pune
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Pune:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $38
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Pune, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Pune much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia is in Europe and Pune 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 Pune would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pune 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 Pune.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Pune Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Pune?
Pune has a larger population, and is about 460 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Pune, 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.