Which place is cheaper, Osaka or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delhi or Osaka?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Osaka, 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 Osaka?
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.
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $45Osaka $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Osaka is $88. 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 Osaka in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Osaka $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Osaka $90
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Osaka
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Osaka? 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 Osaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.28Osaka $14
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:
- Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $119
- Visit to Rail Museum or Dolls Museum with India Gate (private hotel transfers): $29
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Delhi HTL-APT (DEL): $27
- Transfer from New Delhi to Agra by Private car: $60
- Transfer from Delhi to Agra by private Car: $57
- Tour To Swaminarayan Akshardham Guide & Delhi Transfers: $37
- Taj Mahal Sunrise All Inclusive Tour with Transfers : $7.00
- Stroll through Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $119
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $75
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $72
- Round Trip Airport Transfer- From Delhi Airport to Hotel & Back to Delhi Airport: $80
- Qutub Minar Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer from Osaka city to Kansai airport: $68
- Airport Transfer! Osaka Airport (ITM) to Center of hotel in Osaka: $150
- Arrival Private Transfer from Itama Airport ITM to Osaka City by Minivan: $75
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $236
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $199
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Nara: $215
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Osaka: $87
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer ⇋ Osaka: $158
- Itami Airport Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kobe: $177
- Itami Airport Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $208
- Itami Airport Private One-Way Transfer to/from Nara: $240
- Kansai Airport (KIX) - Osaka City Private One-way Transfer: $145
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Osaka?
Prices for flights to both Osaka 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 $12Osaka $25
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $25
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $26
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $36
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $45
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $49
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $61
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka: $63
- Osaka Authentic Tempura & Miso Soup Japan Cooking Class: $64
- RAMEN and 2 types GYOZA (dumplings) Cooking Class: $65
- Three Types of RAMEN Cooking Class: $65
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka Umeda : $65
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka Dotonbori: $66
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Osaka $20
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:
- 2 Days Agra Tour From Delhi with Fatehpur Sikri & bird Sanctuary: $130
- 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $132
- 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $205
- 3 Days Private Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Triangle Tour : $147
- 6 Hours: Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $45
- All Inclusive: Same day Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi : $50
- Bharatpur Birding adventure from Delhi: $159
- Delhi : Private Day Tour Of Tajmahal And Shopping At Agra: $100
- Delhi Agra and Jaipur 5 Days Golden Triangle Tour From New Delhi: $220
- Delhi Evening City Tour with Guide: $53
- Full Day Old And New Delhi City Tour- All Inclusive : $38
- Golden Triangle Tour 3 Days: $267
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Osaka Castle: Museum and Tower Entry Ticket: $3.79
- Table Tennis Experience with Local Players: $4.42
- Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.42
- Ryurei Teicha: Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony) Experience in Osaka: $5.05
- Osaka Sakishima Observatory Advance Ticket: $5.68
- Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount: $7.58
- Tsutenkaku Entry Ticket: $7.67
- Umeda Sky Building E-Ticket: $9.47
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory E-Ticket: $11
- Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory Entry Ticket: $12
- Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum:Ukiyo-e Woodblock Printing Experience: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.67Osaka $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Namba Hidden Places Bar Crawl: $16
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $30
- Osaka Evening: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $32
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $38
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Osaka, we can see that Osaka is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka 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 Osaka Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Osaka?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Osaka. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Osaka, 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 Osaka?
Osaka 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 Osaka in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Osaka. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Osaka this time of year.
The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. In the summer, Delhi is a little warmer than Osaka. Typically, the summer temperatures in Delhi in July average around 31°C (88°F), and Osaka averages at about 28°C (82°F).
In the summer, Delhi often gets less sunshine than Osaka. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Osaka receives 183 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Osaka. Delhi receives a lot of rain in the summer. Delhi usually gets more rain in July than Osaka. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Osaka 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Osaka in the Autumn?
Both Osaka 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, many travelers come to Osaka for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Delhi is generally a little warmer than Osaka. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 26°C (79°F), and Osaka fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Osaka during autumn. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Osaka receives 159 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Osaka. In October, Delhi usually receives less rain than Osaka. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Osaka 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Osaka in the Winter?
Both Osaka 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, many visitors come to Osaka in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Delhi is much warmer than Osaka in the winter. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Osaka fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
It's quite sunny in Delhi. In the winter, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Osaka. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Osaka receives 140 hours of full sun.
Delhi usually gets less rain in January than Osaka. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Osaka 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Osaka in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Osaka. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Also, most visitors come to Osaka for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Delhi is much warmer than Osaka. Typically, the spring temperatures in Delhi in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Osaka averages at about 15°C (59°F).
In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Osaka during spring. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies, while Osaka receives 176 hours of full sun in the spring.
Osaka receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Delhi usually receives less rain than Osaka. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Osaka 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Osaka and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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