Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Montego Bay, 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 Montego Bay?
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.
Montego Bay
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
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 $49Montego Bay $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $49, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $258. 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 Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $21Montego Bay $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $42Montego Bay $202
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Montego Bay? 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 Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.30Montego Bay $15
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$0.11
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Taxi to Airport$1.69
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Subway$0.34
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Uber Cab$0.84
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.58
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Auto-rickshaw$1.05
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Private Half-Day Guided Shopping Tour with Transfer: $9.19
- Private Airport Transfer from IGI Airport Delhi to Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer From Delhi Hotel to Airport: $11
- New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $11
- From Taj Mahal Sunrise Private Day Trip with Transfers: $13
- New Delhi Airport to Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $14
- Private Transfer Delhi Hotel to Airport: $14
- Delhi Airport: Private Transfer To/ From New Delhi/ Agra/Jaipur: $15
- Private New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer: $15
- Red Fort: Delhi with Tickets Guide and Transfer: $16
- Private Airport Transfer to Delhi: $16
- New Delhi Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- 2727lounge/Magarativille/Pier1 & taboo nightlife private transfer: $45
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to Grand & Luxury Bahia Principe: $80
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to RIU PALACE AQUARELLE: $50
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to any Resort in Montego Bay: $14
- Airport - Ocho Rios Hotels Transfers and Returns: $260
- Airport Private Round Trip Transfer: $30
- Airport Round Trip Transfer To Hotels in Montego Bay: $19
- Airport Round transfer Excellence,Coral Springs,Paladium, Royaltan Blue Waters: $110
- Airport Transfer From Kingston: $200
- Airport Transfer To Dreams Rose Hall: $60
- Airport Transfer To Grand Bahia Principe Hotel: $120
- Airport Transfer To Iberostar Hotel: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay 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 $18Montego Bay $141
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$3.09
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Private Old Delhi Street Food Tour: 11 Tastings & Rickshaw Ride: $8.61
- Old Delhi Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert: $14
- 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: $22
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off: $22
- Learn Indian Cooking From A Chef - Private Cooking Class: $22
- Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $26
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Half Day Old Delhi Heritage Walking Street Food Tour: $30
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk: $30
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class in a Local Delhi Home: $38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Lunch or Dinner with Pickup from Montego Bay: $45
- Montego Bay City and Food Tour All Inclusive Experience: $48
- Montego Bay Jerk Tour and Rum Punch Mixology/Food Tour: $50
- Street Food Tour in Montego Bay: $59
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $60
- Luminous Lagoon Sunset Cruise, Dinner & Glowing Waters Swim: $95
- Bar Hopping & Local Food Tour-From Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios: $130
- The Local Lime- Montego Bay Dinner and/or Nightlife Tour: $149
- Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $150
- Dinner and Nightlife -From Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios: $150
- Sunset Boat Cruise and Luminous Lagoon with Dinner and Transfer: $150
- Private Beach Day and Street Food Tour from Montego Bay: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $17Montego Bay $31
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$9.16
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: $3.77
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.02
- Delhi Sightseeing Tour: Old and New Delhi Private Full-Day Tour: $4.31
- Taj Mahal and Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5 Star Lunch: $4.50
- Old & New Delhi City Tour-Half Or Full Day with Options Available: $4.50
- Akshardham Temple Evening Tour light And Musical Fountain Show: $4.84
- Full Day Old and New Delhi City tour: $5.00
- Jaipur Pink City Private Day Tour from Delhi by Car-All Inclusive: $5.00
- Old and New Delhi Tour – Full City Experience (Private Tour): $5.17
- Tour to Old Delhi with Guide and Pickup: $5.17
- Full Day Tour of Delhi With Guide & Entrances: $5.37
- Guided Shopping Tour With Female Expert Guide: $5.92
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach$2.67
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Snorkeling Trip$19
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One Tank Dive$37
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$43
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Lethe Rafting And Margaritaville Tour from Montego Bay: $20
- Shopping Tour for Whitter Village Mall Private / Charted Air Conditioned Taxi: $20
- Carnival Cruise Ship in Montego Bay to Great River & Hip strip: $20
- Blue Hole Adventure and Shopping Experience with Transportation: $20
- Montego Bay Beach Day Experience: $20
- Montego Bay Bamboo Rafting and Hip Strip Private Tour: $22
- Montego Bay Nightlife Tour with Private Transportation: $25
- Montego Bay Shopping Private Tour: $26
- Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
- Doctors Cave Beach Roundtrip Tour in Montego Bay: $30
- VR Experience in Montego Bay: $30
- Montego Bay Private Shopping Tour with Hotel Pickup: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $7.63Montego Bay $13
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Montego Bay
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $39
- Montego Bay Jamaica Rum Distillery Tour Private Driver: $250
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Montego Bay?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Montego Bay, 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 Montego Bay?
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 Montego Bay in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Montego Bay. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Delhi usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Delhi usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during summer. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's very hot in Delhi this time of the year. Delhi is a little warmer than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 31°C (88°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Montego Bay. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Montego Bay. Delhi usually gets less rain in October than Montego Bay. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the autumn, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Montego Bay. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Delhi is around the same temperature as Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Delhi in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Montego Bay in the Winter?
Both Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Delhi usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay during winter. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Delhi is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 15°C (59°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay year-round.
Delhi usually gets less rain in April than Montego Bay. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Delhi. In the spring, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Montego Bay. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun.
Delhi is a little warmer than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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