Which place is cheaper, Hat Yai or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delhi or Hat Yai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Hat Yai, 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 Hat Yai?
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.
Hat Yai
The fourth largest city of Thailand, Hat Yai is a popular tourist destination, especially on weekends and holidays for people in neighboring Malaysia and Singapore. It is best known as a commercial hub and shopping destination, and for its floating market and Buddhist temple.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Contiki Tours to Thailand, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $45Hat Yai $16
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Hat Yai is $16. 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 Hat Yai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Hat Yai $5.11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Hat Yai $10
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Hat Yai
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Hat Yai? 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 Hat Yai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.28Hat Yai $0.63
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
- From Jaipur Private Full Day Trip with Private Transfers: $10
- New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $11
- Private Transfer Delhi Hotel to Airport: $14
- Qutub Minar Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $15
- Delhi - Private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $15
- Delhi hotel to Delhi Airport transfer: $15
- Delhi/Jaipur/Agra: Private One-Way Transfer: $15
- Delhi Private Airport Transfer: $16
- Humayun's Tomb Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hat Yai
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hat Yai:
- Private Hatyai Airport Transfer to Pak Bara Pier by Van: $69
- Private Van transfer from Hatyai Airport to Pak Bara Pier: $73
- Private Van transfer from Hatyai City to Pak Bara Pier: $73
- Transfer from Hatyai Airport to Koh Lipe: $25
- private van transfer from Hatyai Airport to Pabara Pier: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Hat Yai?
Prices for flights to both Hat Yai 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 $12Hat Yai $10
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.
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $20
- 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
- Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast: $36
- 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
- Culinary Delights Of Delhi Half Day Food Tour: $48
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
Typical Food Prices in Hat Yai
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hat Yai are as follows:
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Roti Snack$0.55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Hat Yai -
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:
- Same Day Agra Tour by Gatiman Express Train With Multiple Options: $2.79
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car - All Inclusive: $3.75
- Private Guided Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with All inclusive: $3.75
- Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5* Lunch: $4.00
- Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal Private Tour with Multi-Options: $4.25
- Private Full-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from New Delhi: $4.30
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.59
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $4.70
- Private Same Day Skip The Line Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $4.92
- All Inclusive Taj Mahal Day Tour from Delhi by Car: $5.00
- Private One Day Taj Mahal Tour by Car: $5.00
- Private Day Tour of Taj Mahal by India's Fastest Train or Car - All Inclusive: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Hat Yai
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hat Yai are as follows:
- One Way Speedboat and Van Ticket Koh Lipe to Hat Yai Airport: $30
- One Way Van and Speedboat Ticket Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.67Hat Yai $2.52
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hat Yai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hat Yai:
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Beer$1.64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Hat Yai, we can see that Delhi is more expensive. And not only is Hat Yai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hat Yai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hat Yai 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 Hat Yai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Hat Yai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Hat Yai?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Hat Yai. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Hat Yai, 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 Hat Yai?
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 Hat Yai in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Hat Yai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Hat Yai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Hat Yai receives a lot of rain in the summer. Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Delhi usually receives more rain than Hat Yai. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Hat Yai receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hat Yai this time of the year. Delhi usually receives less sunshine than Hat Yai during summer. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Hat Yai receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. In the summer, Delhi is around the same temperature as Hat Yai. Typically, the summer temperatures in Delhi in July average around 31°C (88°F), and Hat Yai averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Hat Yai 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Hat Yai in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Hat Yai. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hat Yai throughout the year.
May to December in Hat Yai is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Hat Yai. Delhi usually gets less rain in October than Hat Yai. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hat Yai receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the autumn, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Hat Yai. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hat Yai receives 182 hours of full sun.
In October, Delhi is generally around the same temperature as Hat Yai. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 26°C (79°F), and Hat Yai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Hat Yai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Hat Yai in the Winter?
Both Hat Yai 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 Hat Yai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hat Yai is January to April. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hat Yai. In January, Delhi usually receives less rain than Hat Yai. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Hat Yai receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Hat Yai. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Hat Yai during winter. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies, while Hat Yai receives 221 hours of full sun in the winter.
Delhi is much colder than Hat Yai in the winter. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Hat Yai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Hat Yai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Hat Yai in the Spring?
Both Hat Yai 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 Hat Yai year-round.
January to April is the dry season in Hat Yai. May to December is the rainy season in Hat Yai. Delhi usually gets less rain in April than Hat Yai. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Hat Yai receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Hat Yai, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Delhi. In the spring, Delhi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Hat Yai. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hat Yai receives 265 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Delhi is around the same temperature as Hat Yai. Typically, the spring temperatures in Delhi in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Hat Yai averages at about 30°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Hat Yai 30°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Hat Yai and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 588 mm (23.1 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 404 mm (15.9 in) |
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