Should you visit Delhi or Chandigarh?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Chandigarh, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
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.
Chandigarh
As India's first planned city, Chandigarh is a city very distinct from the rest of the country. Much of its architecture is very modern and sits against a backdrop of the Shivalik Hills. Some of the best known attractions of Chandigarh include its rock garden, rose garden, and Sukhna Lake.
Which city is cheaper, Chandigarh or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $40, while the average daily cost in Chandigarh is $39. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Delhi and Chandigarh in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Delhi is about $42 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $34 for a double occupancy room in Chandigarh.
Food
The average traveler spends about $10 per day in Delhi for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
Food in Chandigarh costs travelers about $14 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Delhi $10
Chandigarh $14
Typical Food prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
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Local Uttrakhand Cuisine Cooking Class in Rishikesh:
$9.89
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Udaipur Food Tour:
$12
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Authentic Indian Tea Brewing and Paratha Cooking Private Online Class:
$15
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Hyderabad Street Food Tour:
$16
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Wagah Beating Retreat Border Ceremony (with Dinner) in Amritsar:
$16
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Authentic Maharashtrian Cuisine Private Virtual Cooking Class from Mumbai:
$18
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Mandovi River Dinner Cruise in Goa:
$19
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Cooking Class And Dining Experience In Varanasi:
$20
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North Kerala Culinary Food Tour in Thalassery:
$24
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Mumbai Walking Food Tour:
$25
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Cooking and Dining Experience in Agra:
$27
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Cooking Class with a Local Family in Mumbai:
$36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chandigarh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chandigarh.
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Local Uttrakhand Cuisine Cooking Class in Rishikesh:
$9.89
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Udaipur Food Tour:
$12
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Authentic Indian Tea Brewing and Paratha Cooking Private Online Class:
$15
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Hyderabad Street Food Tour:
$16
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Wagah Beating Retreat Border Ceremony (with Dinner) in Amritsar:
$16
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Authentic Maharashtrian Cuisine Private Virtual Cooking Class from Mumbai:
$18
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Mandovi River Dinner Cruise in Goa:
$19
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Cooking Class And Dining Experience In Varanasi:
$20
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North Kerala Culinary Food Tour in Thalassery:
$24
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Mumbai Walking Food Tour:
$25
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Cooking and Dining Experience in Agra:
$27
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Cooking Class with a Local Family in Mumbai:
$36
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Delhi is $4.96 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The average price of local transportation around Chandigarh is $10 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
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
$0.14
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Taxi to Airport
$2.18
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Subway
$0.44
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Uber Cab
$1.09
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Delhi Metro Smart Card
$2.04
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Auto-rickshaw
$1.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
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Taj Mahal Private Day Tour from Delhi with One Way Airport Transfer:
$23
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Affordable transfer from Delhi to Bareilly:
$36
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Affordable transfer from Delhi to Dehradun:
$37
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Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar:
$35
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Affordable transfer from Delhi to Rishikesh:
$35
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Cochin International Airport Private Transfers (COK) for Munnar:
$55
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Delhi To Agra Private Transfer:
$28
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Delhi international Airport to hotel private transfer:
$28
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Delhi to Mathura private transfer:
$28
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Delhi to Vrindavan private transfer:
$28
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From Private one way Transfers Cab To Agra or Jaipur drop:
$35
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One Way Delhi To Agra Transfer:
$48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chandigarh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chandigarh:
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Taj Mahal Private Day Tour from Delhi with One Way Airport Transfer:
$23
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Affordable Chandigarh Airport Transfer:
$35
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Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer:
$98
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Airport Transfer - Chandigarh Hotels to Chandigarh International Airport:
$8.75
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Airport Transfer - Chandigarh International Airport to Hotels in Chandigarh:
$8.75
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Cochin International Airport Private Transfers (COK) for Munnar:
$55
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One Way Private Transfer Chandigarh to Manali:
$100
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One Way Private Transfer Chandigarh to Shimla:
$50
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One way transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi:
$39
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Private Amritsar International Airport Transfers (ATQ) for Amritsar :
$13
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Private Bagdogra Airport (IXB) Transfers for Gangtok:
$51
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Private Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) Transfers for Chandigarh:
$15
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Chandigarh?
Prices for flights to both Chandigarh 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.
Entertainment
Delhi's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $12 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Chandigarh's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $13 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Typical Entertainment prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Shaniwar Wada Fort Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket:
$0.35
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Akbar's Tomb Entry Ticket in Agra:
$0.39
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Palace of Tipu Sultan Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket:
$0.39
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Bekal Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.50
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Gingee Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Itmad-ud-Daulah Ticket in Agra:
$0.55
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Hauz Khas Complex Ticket in Delhi:
$0.55
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Kanheri Caves Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Feroz Shah Kotla Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Badami Cave Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Mehtab Bagh Fast-Track Ticket:
$0.55
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Bibi Ka Maqbara Fast-Track Ticket in Aurangabad:
$0.55
Tours and Activities in Chandigarh
Here are a few actual costs in Chandigarh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Shaniwar Wada Fort Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket:
$0.35
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Palace of Tipu Sultan Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket:
$0.39
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Akbar's Tomb Entry Ticket in Agra:
$0.39
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Bekal Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.50
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Warangal Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Dindigul Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Safdarjung Tomb Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Daria Daulat Bagh Entry Ticket in Srirangapatna:
$0.55
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Purana Qila Fast-Track Ticket:
$0.55
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Gwalior Fort Entry Ticket in Madhya Pradesh:
$0.55
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Ancient Leh Palace Entry Tickets:
$0.55
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Bellary Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.55
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Delhi may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.89 per day on alcoholic beverages.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Chandigarh may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.45 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl in Delhi:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Pune:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Mumbai:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Jaipur:
$18
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Udaipur Pub Crawl:
$19
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South Mumbai Pub Crawl:
$19
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Pub Crawl In Bangalore:
$19
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Pub Crawl in Goa:
$20
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Sula Vineyards with Wine Tasting Day Tour from Mumbai:
$49
Sample the Local Flavors in Chandigarh
Also in Chandigarh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl in Delhi:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Pune:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Mumbai:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Jaipur:
$18
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Udaipur Pub Crawl:
$19
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South Mumbai Pub Crawl:
$19
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Pub Crawl In Bangalore:
$19
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Pub Crawl in Goa:
$20
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Sula Vineyards with Wine Tasting Day Tour from Mumbai:
$49
When comparing the travel costs between Delhi and Chandigarh, we can see that Delhi 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.
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