Which place is cheaper, Bali or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delhi or Bali?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Bali, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Delhi or Bali?
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $45Bali $73
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Bali is $73. 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 Delhi and Bali in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Bali $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Bali $84
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Bali
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Bali? 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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Bali Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.28Bali $9.03
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.91
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.79
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Taj Mahal Sunrise All Inclusive Tour with Transfers : $7.00
- Private Guided Delhi Shopping Tour with Transfers: $8.45
- Private transfers to/from Indira Gandhi International Airport: $10
- New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $11
- Private Transfer Delhi Hotels To Delhi International Airport DEL Drop: $12
- Private Transfer Delhi Hotel to Airport: $14
- Qutub Minar Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $15
- Delhi/Jaipur/Agra: Private One-Way Transfer: $15
- Delhi hotel to Delhi Airport transfer: $15
- Delhi - Private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $15
- Private Delhi Agra and Jaipur One Way Transfer : $18
- Humayun's Tomb Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$3.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- BALI PARAGLIDING Fly, Swing and Soaring above the sea with private transfer: $103
- Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Nusa Dua: $23
- Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Uluwatu & South Kuta: $31
- Bali Gili Fast Boat Transfer Ticket All Inclusive: $51
- Bali Massage with Transfer to International Bali Airport (DPS): $58
- Bali Parasailing Adventure with Including Hotel Transfer: $45
- Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $59
- Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Bali Spa Treatment with Airport Transfers (Departure): $56
- Bali Spiritual: Blessing Ceremony, Pristine Nature and Transfer: $109
- Bali Tours 4U Airport and Seaport transfers. 24 hours a day.: $21
- Bali Water Sport : Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers: $64
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Bali?
Prices for flights to both Bali and Delhi 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 dayDelhi $12Bali $21
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Cooking Demo + Lunch/Dinner and interaction with an Indian family @ Chez Anjali: $35
- Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $46
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour And Heritage Walk Tour-All Inclusive : $50
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.24
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$27
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Lunch for Two$8.07
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Lunch for 2$8.93
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Dinner for 2$9.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $28
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset in the Beach: $30
- Uluwatu Temple Kecak And Dinner Half Day Private Guided Tour: $30
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $33
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- From Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $35
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $45
- Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Bali $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Taj Mahal Day tour from Delhi by Train - All Inclusive: $3.50
- Private Guided Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with All inclusive: $3.75
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car - All Inclusive: $3.75
- Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5* Lunch: $4.00
- Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi By Car - All Inclusive: $4.00
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $4.00
- Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal Private Tour with Multi-Options: $4.25
- Private Luxury Old & New Delhi City Tour In 8 Hours: $4.50
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.59
- Taj Mahal Agra Same Day Tour from Delhi By Private Car: $4.92
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $5.00
- Private Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi by Car-All Inclusive: $5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$54
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Snorkelling Trip$12
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Cooking School$28
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Bali Water Sports Adventure: $7.89
- Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket: $8.97
- Private Tour to New Indonesia Urban Destination: $13
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
- Uluwatu Temple and Karang Boma Cliff Tour with Tickets: $15
- Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $19
- All-Inclusive White Water Rafting Adventure in Ubud: $19
- 1-Day Instant Entry Ticket to Waterbom Bali: $19
- Ubud: Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces, Temple & Waterfalls Tour: $19
- Bali Nusa Dua Theatre: Devdan Show Tickets: $19
- Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour: $20
- All Inclusive Bali Snorkeling Blue Lagoon tour experience : $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.67Bali $3.20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Bali, we can see that Bali is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Bali would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bali than you might in Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Bali Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Bali?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Bali, 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.
When is the best time to visit Delhi or Bali?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Delhi or Bali in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Bali. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
April to September in Bali is the dry season. Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Delhi usually receives more rain than Bali. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Bali receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. Delhi usually receives less sunshine than Bali during summer. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Bali receives 253 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's very hot in Delhi this time of the year. Delhi is a little warmer than Bali in the summer. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 31°C (88°F) in July, and Bali fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Bali in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Bali. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year.
October to March in Bali is the rainy season. Delhi usually gets less rain in October than Bali. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bali receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the autumn, Delhi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bali. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bali receives 266 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Delhi is around the same temperature as Bali. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Delhi in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Bali averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Bali in the Winter?
Both Bali and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Bali is October to March. In January, Delhi usually receives less rain than Bali. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Bali receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Bali during winter. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies, while Bali receives 170 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Delhi is generally much colder than Bali. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 15°C (59°F), and Bali fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Bali 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Bali in the Spring?
Both Bali and Delhi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
April to September is the dry season in Bali. Delhi usually gets less rain in April than Bali. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Bali receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Delhi. In the spring, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Bali. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bali receives 226 hours of full sun.
Delhi is around the same temperature as Bali in the spring. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Bali fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Typical Weather for Bali and Delhi
| Delhi | Bali | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
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.