Should you visit Delhi or Cochin?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Cochin, 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.
Cochin
Cochin is a large city in Kerala, India. It's a cosmopolitan commercial port city with a population of over two million and is a major tourist destination. The city has a diverse population that has migrated from elsewhere in Kerala, as well as the rest of India. The city continues to become more cosmopolitan with fashion shifting to western styles. There are also many large shopping malls as well as an enthusiasm for sports such as football (soccer) or cricket.
Which city is cheaper, Cochin 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 Cochin is $33. 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 Cochin in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Delhi is about $42 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
A hotel room in Cochin is about $28 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
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.
While meal prices in Cochin can vary, the average travelers spends about $11 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Cochin should cost around $4.40 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Cochin is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Delhi $10
Cochin $11
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 Cochin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cochin.
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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.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $9.00 per day to get around in Cochin.
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 Cochin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cochin:
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Taj Mahal Private Day Tour from Delhi with One Way Airport Transfer:
$23
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Cochin International Airport Private Transfers (COK) for Munnar:
$55
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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
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Private Chennai International Airport Transfers (MAA) for Chennai:
$17
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Private Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport Transfers (BOM) for Mumbai:
$12
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Private City Transfers Between Kolkata and Digha, Mandarmani, Shantiniketan, or Bishnupur:
$43
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Private City Transfers between Agra and Mathura, Vrindavan, or Gwalior:
$45
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Private City Transfers between Agra and Meerut, Kanpur and Jhansi:
$58
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Private City Transfers between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, Daman & Diu:
$96
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Private City Transfers between Ahmedabad and Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh:
$58
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Cochin?
Prices for flights to both Cochin 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.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $9.29 per person, per day in Cochin. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
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 Cochin
Here are a few actual costs in Cochin 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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Golconda Fort Fast-Track 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
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Dindigul 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 Cochin may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.99 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 Cochin
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cochin:
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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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Cochin, we can see that Delhi is more expensive. And not only is Cochin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cochin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cochin 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 Delhi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Delhi than you might in Cochin.
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