Which place is cheaper, Nice or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delhi or Nice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Nice, 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 Nice?
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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $45Nice $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Nice is $141. 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 Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Nice $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Nice $126
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Nice
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Nice? 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 Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.29Nice $27
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$1.92
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.80
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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 Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
- Arrival Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Nice city by Sedan: $59
- Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Cannes in Luxury Van: $116
- Cruise Port Hercule to Monaco hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Day Trip / transfer to and from aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur: $93
- Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $110
- Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van: $131
- Departure Transfer: Nice to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $68
- Departure Transfer: Villefranche Port to Nice Airport: $53
- Ferry Transfer to Sainte Marguerite Island from Nice: $57
- From Nice Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Monaco: $151
- From Nice Airport: Private Transfer to Cannes: $129
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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 $12Nice $53
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$3.51
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 Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee$2.68
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Strawberries$4.29
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Loaf of Bread$3.43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $108
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $108
- Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $115
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $193
- Dinner in the Vineyard French Riviera: $206
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Nice $13
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
- Delhi Best of Monuments Half Day Tour: $5.00
- Private Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi 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 Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.46
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.58
- Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $7.00
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $7.00
- Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.69Nice $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $6.03
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Nice : International Party Pub / Bar Crawl Unlimited Ticket: $17
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $22
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $25
- Nice Bar Crawl | Infamous International Party!: $27
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $66
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $83
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Nice, we can see that Nice 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 Nice is in Europe, 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Nice?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Nice, 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 Nice?
Nice 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 Nice in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Nice. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Also, many travelers come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Delhi this time of the year. Delhi is a little warmer than Nice in the summer. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 31°C (88°F) in July, and Nice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Delhi usually receives more rain than Nice. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Nice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Nice in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Nice. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Nice in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Delhi is much warmer than Nice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Delhi in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Nice averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite rainy in Nice. Delhi usually gets less rain in October than Nice. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Nice 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Nice in the Winter?
Both Nice and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Nice for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Delhi is generally much warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 15°C (59°F), and Nice fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Delhi usually receives less rain than Nice. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Nice receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Nice 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Nice in the Spring?
Both Nice 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. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Nice because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Delhi is much warmer than Nice in the spring. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Nice fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
Delhi usually gets less rain in April than Nice. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Nice 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Nice and Delhi
| Delhi | Nice | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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