Which place is cheaper, Bangalore or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Delhi or Bangalore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Bangalore, 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 Bangalore?
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.
Bangalore
Bangalore is the capital city of the state of Karnataka, in India. It's also India's third largest city with a population of about 8.5 million. It's considered one of the most liveable cities in the country and was historically known for its many gardens and lush green spaces. Today those areas are all but gone, having given way to the growing population and sprawling metropolises. Bangalore is also the information technology hub of the country and is sometimes referred to as India's Silicon Valley.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai.
-
Delhi Prices
India PricesBangalore Prices
India Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $53Bangalore $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $53, while the average daily cost in Bangalore is $53. 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 Bangalore in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Bangalore $20
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Bangalore $40
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Bangalore
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Bangalore? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.22Bangalore $9.59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
-
Tuk Tuk Ride$0.12
-
Taxi to Airport$1.89
-
Subway$0.38
-
Uber Cab$0.95
-
Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.77
-
Auto-rickshaw$1.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Visit to Rail Museum or Dolls Museum with India Gate (private hotel transfers): $29
- Transfer from New Delhi to Agra by Private car: $60
- Transfer from Delhi to Agra by private Car: $57
- Transfer Delhi to Agra by AC car with Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Visit: $80
- Same Day Agra Tour from Delhi by Superfast Train with Transfers: $130
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $75
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $80
- Red Fort Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $42
- Private Transfers from New Delhi to Jaipur Hotel / Accommodation: $48
- Private Transfers from Delhi Airport to any Residences or Hotels in Agra by cab: $84
- Private Transfers New Delhi To Udaipur Drop: $91
- Private Transfers New Delhi To Sawai Madhopur Drop: $91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore
Also for Bangalore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- A Private Transfer: From Chennai to Bangalore Car & Driver: $142
- Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $28
- Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $16
- Bangalore - private arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $35
- Bangalore airport to Hotel Transfer: $18
- Bangalore to Chennai Private Transfers: $135
- One-Way Private City Transfer Mysore & Bangalore: $50
- Bannerghatta Park Safari & Zoo Tickets with Private Transfer: $58
- Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru - Arrival Private Transfer: $135
- Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Round-Trip Transfer: $297
- Bengaluru City to Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR)- Departure Private Transfer: $135
- Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer: $149
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Bangalore?
Prices for flights to both Bangalore 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
-
Food Meals for one dayDelhi $20Bangalore $22
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
-
McDonalds$3.46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Night Food Tour with a Local Delhi Expert: $12
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $19
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- The Legendary Delhi Belly Food Tour: $28
- Food Tour in Delhi: $30
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $33
- Cooking Demo + Lunch/Dinner and interaction with an Indian family @ Chez Anjali: $35
- Unzip Old Delhi with Rickshaw Ride and Food Tour at Chandni Chowk - 4 hours: $40
- Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- The Great Indian Food Tour (Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk) : $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bengaluru food tour in VV puram chat street.: $24
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Family: $32
- Bangalore : Street Food tour and Local Market Visit.: $39
- Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with an Award Winning Chef: $54
- Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience: $60
- Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local: $62
- Private Cooking and Dining Experience in Bengaluru: $68
- Private Indian Cooking Class and Meal in Bangalore Home: $73
- 3-Hour Private Cooking Lesson and Meal in a Bangalore Home: $74
- Private Cooking Classes on a Farm in Bangalore City: $85
- Cooking experience in Bangalore, a half day tour: $107
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Bangalore $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:
-
Red Fort$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Day Agra Taj Mahal Overnight Tour from Delhi: $199
- 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $132
- 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $199
- 3 Days Private Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Triangle Tour : $145
- 6 Hours: Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $45
- Agra Same Day Private Tour From Delhi: $82
- All Inclusive Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj Tour From Delhi : $50
- Bharatpur Birding adventure from Delhi: $159
- Customized Full Day Tour of Old and New Delhi: $5.00
- Delhi Agra Jaipur 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour From New Delhi: $40
- Delhi Agra Jaipur 5 Days Golden Triangle Tour From New Delhi: $34
- Delhi And Taj Mahal Sunrise tour from Delhi 2 Days: $210
Tours and Activities in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Indoor Mini Golf Madness Ticket: $7.68
- Bangalore Basavanagudi Heritage Self Guided Walking Tour: $8.46
- Heritage Guided Walking Tour of Malleswaram : $13
- Bangalore Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Bangalore Heritage and Cultural Walking Tour: $13
- Cubbon Park Heritage Walk: A self-guided tour of Bangalore's unique history: $15
- Walk on Tales of Bangalore (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
- Walk of Divinity Bangalore (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
- Discover Bangalore with Me (A Private Historical Walk Tour): $21
- Bangalore Private Tour: $35
- Tales of Bangalore a Walking Tour: $35
- Old City Walking Tour: $35
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.57Bangalore $8.97
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangalore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bangalore:
- Pub Crawl Bangalore: $39
- Pub Crawl in Bengaluru - A lovely private evening experience with a local: $39
- Pub Crawl Bangalore (3 Hours Guided Nightlife Experience): $42
- pub crawl Bangalore tours: $50
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Drinks, Games & Discounts: $50
When comparing the travel costs between Delhi and Bangalore, we can see that Bangalore is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Bangalore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Bangalore?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Bangalore. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Bangalore, 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.