Which place is cheaper, Castries or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Delhi or Castries?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Castries, 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 Castries?
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $48Castries $186
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $48, while the average daily cost in Castries is $186. 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 Castries in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $21Castries $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $42Castries $200
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Castries
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Castries? 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 Castries Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.24Castries $25
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$0.10
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Taxi to Airport$1.66
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Subway$0.33
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Uber Cab$0.83
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.56
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Auto-rickshaw$1.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Private Red Fort Delhi Tour with Tickets Guide and Transfers: $4.25
- Private Humayun’s Tomb Tour Guide Transfer and Ticket Included: $5.31
- Akshardham Temple Tour with Light and Sound Show and Transfers: $5.31
- New Delhi Airport: Private Transfer DEL to New Delhi City Center: $11
- Private Transfer From Delhi Hotel to Airport: $11
- New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $11
- New Delhi Airport to Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $14
- Private Transfer Delhi Hotel to Airport: $14
- Red Fort: Delhi with Tickets Guide and Transfer: $14
- Private New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer: $15
- New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $16
- New Delhi Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Castries?
Prices for flights to both Castries 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 $18Castries $66
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$3.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $17
- Delhi Guided Half Day Food Tour in Famous Markets: $19
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour Rickshaw Ride and Hidden Gems Walk: $21
- Delhi Private Cooking Class: $25
- Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $26
- Food Tour in Delhi: $27
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Old Delhi Cultural, Temples, Heritage Walking Street Food Tour: $33
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class in a Local Delhi Home: $37
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $38
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $39
- Chandni Chowk Delhi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $17Castries $27
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$9.03
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Delhi Temple and Spiritual Sites Private Day Tour - 6 hours: $3.73
- Taj Mahal Sunrise Private Tour from Delhi by Car - All Inclusive: $4.75
- Old & New Delhi City Tour-Half Or Full Day with Options Available: $5.00
- Full Day Old and New Delhi City tour: $5.00
- Private New Delhi Local Sightseeing - Tour: $5.00
- Tour to Old Delhi with Guide and Pickup: $5.12
- Old and New Delhi Tour – Full City Experience (Private Tour): $5.17
- Hauz Khas Village: A Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Full Day Tour Jaipur City From Delhi: $7.00
- Private Delhi Customized Full Day Tour: $8.00
- Private Full Day Old and New Delhi City Tour by Car: $9.00
- Private Old and New Delhi Full-Day Guided Tour - All Inclusive: $9.59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $7.52Castries $11
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): $29
- Pub Crawl Delhi: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Castries, we can see that Castries is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Delhi is in Asia and Castries is in Caribbean Islands, 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 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 Castries would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Castries 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 Castries Expensive?.
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.