Which place is cheaper, New York City 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 New York City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or New York City, 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 New York City?
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.
New York City
The most populated city in the United States, New York City, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River and encompasses both the island of Manhattan as well as the surrounding land on Long Island, most of which is known as Brooklyn. It's a cultural, culinary, theatrical, and art center that has much to offer domestic and international travelers alike. The city covers an area of 305 square miles and has a population of about 8.2 million people in the city proper with 18.7 million in the metropolitan area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Anchorage.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $49New York City $363
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $49, while the average daily cost in New York City is $363. 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 New York City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $21New York City $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $42New York City $350
Compare Hotels in Delhi and New York City
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or New York City? 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 New York City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.30New York City $49
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:
- Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $104
- Transfer from New Delhi to Agra by Private car: $100
- Transfer from Delhi airport to hotel: $50
- Transfer from Delhi Airport to Agra Hotel: $80
- Transfer Delhi to Agra by AC car with Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Visit: $80
- Sunrise Taj Mahal Day Trip from Delhi with Guide & Transfers: $88
- Round trip Airport to Hotel to Airport transfers: $34
- Round Trip Delhi Airport Transfers – Arrival & Departure Both: $60
- Red Fort: Delhi with Tickets Guide and Transfer: $16
- Red Fort Private Tour Entry tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $27
- Private transfer: Delhi hotel to Railway station: $27
- Private transfer from Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to Delhi Hotels: $57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New York City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New York City are as follows:
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Subway$4.50
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Taxi Ride$8.00
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Subway$2.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New York City
Also for New York City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- All Inclusive Airport Departure Transfer NYC/ Brooklyn/Queens: $79
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal One-Way Transfer to/from Manhattan: $155
- Cape Cruise Port to J.F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)-Departure Transfer: $42
- Central Park Private Walking Tour with Transfers: $171
- EWR to Manhattan Private Luxury Transfer | Sedan, SUV & Van: $180
- JFK or LGA package only (Round trip transfer plus VIP Contrasts): $195
- JFK to Manhattan: One Way Shared Arrival Transfer: $28
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cape Cruise Port - Arrival Transfer: $42
- Luxury VIP New York City Airport Departure Transfer by Sedan or SUV: $125
- Manhattan to EWR Airport Private Transfer: $190
- Manhattan to JFK Airport Private Transfer by Sedan SUV: $150
- Manhattan to LGA One Way Shared Departure Transfer: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or New York City?
Prices for flights to both New York City 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 $18New York City $87
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.
- Old Delhi Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert: $14
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $17
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market, Temples and Rickshaw Ride: $22
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off: $22
- Old Delhi Hidden Gems Walking and Food Tour: $27
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk: $30
- Old Delhi Chandni Chowk Heritage Walking Street Food Tour: $30
- Chandni Chowk Delhi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $39
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $40
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $40
Typical Food Prices in New York City
For New York City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Gelato$7.50
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Snacks for Two at Yankees Game$34
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Coffee$6.53
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Smoothie$6.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New York City
For New York City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- New York Union Square Sweetest Food Tour: Choose Your Own Donuts: $35
- NYC Haunted History and Ghost Tour with Pizza: $39
- Bensonhurst Food Tour: $45
- Central Park Cafe: Scenic Lunch & Dinner Experience in NYC: $50
- NYC Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour Full Portions, Great Value: $59
- Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Food Tour: Local Eats & Iconic Views: $59
- New York City's Best Pizza tour - You be the judge!: $68
- NYC: Flushing Chinatown Food Tour – Eat Like a Local: $69
- East Village Food Tour: $70
- Greenwich Village & SoHo Pizza Walk: $75
- New York Times Square Food Tour: Delicious Donuts & Sweet Treats: $75
- Brooklyn Pizza Walk: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $17New York City $180
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:
- “Old & New Delhi Discovery: Private Full-Day Guided Tour”: $59
- "Taj Mahal" Tour from Delhi by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $76
- (Time saver) 2-day Golden Triangle Tour all inclusive: $60
- 01 Day Agra Tour With Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with Lunch: $60
- 02 Days Agra Tour from Delhi with Sunrise Taj mahal & Agra Fort: $216
- 02 nights 03 Days Private Jaipur tour from Delhi: $280
- 02-Days Taj Mahal Sunrise & Sunset Luxury Tour with Fatehpur Sikri from Delhi: $98
- 03 Days Private Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour From Delhi: $230
- 04-Day Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour to Agra & Jaipur: $261
- 06 Hours Old and New Delhi Private City Tour: $14
- 1 Day Delhi City Tour & 1 Day Agra Taj Mahal Private Combo Tour: $76
- 1 Day Delhi Sightseeing Tour by Car Explore Iconic Landmarks: $81
Typical Entertainment Prices in New York City
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New York City's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Comedy Show Tickets$56
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City Map$8.00
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Broadway Musical$111
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Broadway Show Program$10
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Magazine$6.99
Tours and Activities in New York City
For New York City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- NYC Central Park Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.42
- Self Guided Central Park Bike or Walking Tour Application: $5.00
- Broadway: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the World's Iconic Theatre District: $5.00
- New York: Wall Street Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- A New York Date Night Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- Roosevelt Island: An Audio Tour by a Filmmaker: $5.00
- The Battery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Bowling Green Park to Stone St: $5.00
- New York: Central Park Walking Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- Central Park Stolen Archives: NY Exploration Game and Tour: $5.69
- Manhattan Secret Societies Quest Experience in New York: $5.69
- New York Ghost Tour: Self-Guided Haunted Walk: $5.69
- New York Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $5.69
For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Things to do in New York City with Kids, Things to Do in Central Park in NYC, and The Best Museums in New York City.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $7.63New York City $29
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: $35
Sample the Local Flavors in New York City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New York City:
- Brooklyn Distillery Tour: $22
- New York Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- NYC Pub Crawl Tour: $30
- Top Shelf Distillery Tour: $33
- Wicked City Burlesque Show Admission: $33
- NYC Pub Crawl & Rooftop Clubbing Experience: $34
- NYC Pub Crawl: Midtown/Times Square VIP Access & Prof Photos: $45
- Broadway Prohibition Pub Crawl: $64
- East Village Gangster Ghost Pub Crawl: $64
- Underground Brooklyn Walking Brewery Tour: $99
- Full day Long Island Brewery Tour: $150
- Private Pub Crawl with a Local: $175
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and New York City, we can see that New York City 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 New York City is in North America, 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 New York City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New York City 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 New York City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or New York City?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 36% larger than the population of New York City. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and New York City, 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 New York City?
New York City has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Delhi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Delhi or New York City in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Delhi as well as New York City. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to New York City in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Delhi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Delhi is generally a little warmer than New York City. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 31°C (88°F), and New York City fluctuates around 77°F (25°C).
It's quite rainy in New York City. Delhi receives a lot of rain in the summer. Delhi usually gets more rain in July than New York City. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while New York City receives 4.5 inches (114 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)New York City 77°F (25°C)
Should I visit Delhi or New York City in the Autumn?
Both New York City and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to New York City for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Delhi is much warmer than New York City in the autumn. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and New York City fluctuates around 57°F (14°C).
In October, Delhi usually receives less rain than New York City. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while New York City receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)New York City 57°F (14°C)
Should I visit Delhi or New York City in the Winter?
Both New York City and Delhi during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to New York City because of the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
The weather in New York City can be very cold. In the winter, Delhi is much warmer than New York City. Typically, the winter temperatures in Delhi in January average around 15°C (59°F), and New York City averages at about 31°F (-1°C).
Delhi usually gets less rain in January than New York City. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while New York City receives 3.4 inches (86 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)New York City 31°F (-1°C)
Should I visit Delhi or New York City in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and New York City. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to New York City this time of year.
In April, Delhi is generally much warmer than New York City. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 29°C (84°F), and New York City fluctuates around 52°F (11°C).
In April, Delhi usually receives less rain than New York City. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while New York City receives 3.8 inches (98 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)New York City 52°F (11°C)
Typical Weather for New York City and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 inches (86 mm) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 33°F (1°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 inches (98 mm) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 inches (105 mm) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 inches (114 mm) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 inches (93 mm) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 inches (88 mm) |
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