Which place is cheaper, Paris 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 Paris?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Paris, 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 Paris?
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.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $49Paris $308
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $49, while the average daily cost in Paris is $308. 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 Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $21Paris $178
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $42Paris $356
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Paris? 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 Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.34Paris $25
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$1.70
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Subway$0.34
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Uber Cab$0.85
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.59
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Auto-rickshaw$1.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Exclusive Delhi airport VIP service & transfer to Agra: $255
- Enjoy South Indian Cuisine At Dakshin - Sheraton New Delhi with Private Transfer: $255
- Private Transfer Delhi To Varanasi: $203
- 3-Days Amritsar tour from Delhi Includes Hotel,Train tickets & Transfers: $200
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Corbett National Park with Brunch: $199
- Evening Delhi city tour with pickup transfer: $183
- Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi by Car with Transfers: $168
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar: $165
- Private Transfer Delhi to Amritsar: $160
- One Way Delhi To Udaipur Transfer: $160
- From Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour & Transfer to Jaipur: $140
- One Way Private Transfer Delhi to Manali: $130
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$7.43
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Train from Airport$10
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Metro tickets$7.89
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Train$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1 Way Private Transfer from Your Paris Hotel to Versailles Palace: $92
- Airport Paris Charles de Gaulle CDG private transfer to hotels.: $110
- Airport Transfer Paris - Disneyland - Minivan 1-8 Passengers: $139
- Airport Transfer: Paris Airport CDG to Paris City by Business Car: $101
- Airport transfer from Paris to Disneyland Paris/Parc Asterix (8pax): $231
- Airport transfer of Charles de Gaulle or Orly to or from Disney: $60
- Airport transfer station visit Paris: $168
- Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport CDG to Paris in Private Car: $107
- Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport CDG to Paris in Private Van: $114
- Arrival Transfer from Paris ORY Airport to Paris City by Sedan: $99
- Arrival Transfer from Paris Orly Airport ORY to Paris by MiniVan: $124
- Arrival Transfer from Paris Train Stations to Paris by car or van: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris 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 $18Paris $84
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$3.11
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: $17
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $17
- Delhi Guided Half Day Food Tour in Famous Markets: $19
- Customized Half Day and Full Day Delhi Shopping, Street Food Tour: $20
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour Rickshaw Ride and Hidden Gems Walk: $22
- Learn Indian Cooking From A Chef - Private Cooking Class: $22
- Private Half-Day Street Food Tour in Old Delhi: $27
- Evening Food Tour: $29
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Traditional Indian Cooking Class with Family Experience: $36
- Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi: $39
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $39
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$9.28
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Breakfast$8.12
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Breakfast for 2$34
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Dinner on River Cruise$100
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Dinner$66
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Cheese$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Paris Marais Walking Food Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $66
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $68
- Paris Guided Food Tour by Bike - Ile de la Cité and Marais: $73
- Seine River Cruise and Dinner at Traditional Parisian Restaurant: $74
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $75
- Paris Vegan Street Food Tour: $75
- Paris Food Tour: $80
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $82
- Paris Theo Boat Seine River Italian Trattoria Style Dinner Cruise: $83
- Paris Food Tour: Eat Like a Local with Cheeses, Wines & Secrets: $87
- Notre Dame and Latin Quarter Food Tour with 10 Authentic Tastings: $97
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $18Paris $88
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$9.22
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Taj Mahal" Tour from Delhi by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $58
- (Time saver) 2-day Golden Triangle Tour all inclusive: $60
- 02-Days Taj Mahal Sunrise & Sunset Luxury Tour with Fatehpur Sikri from Delhi: $98
- 04 Days Golden Triangle Tour of India: $199
- 06 Hours Old and New Delhi Private City Tour: $14
- 1 Day Delhi and 1 Day Agra Tour From Delhi with Taj Mahal - All Inclusive: $210
- 1 Day Delhi and 1 Day Jaipur Tour by Car - All Inclusive Tour: $254
- 1 Day Delhi and 1 Day Taj Mahal Tour by Car: $119
- 1 Day Taj Mahal Tour With Experienced Guide: $63
- 1 Day Taj Mahal Tour with Mughal Experience: $169
- 1 Day tour to Agra from Delhi by Car with 5 Star Lunch: $86
- 1- Day Golden Triangle Tour to Agra Jaipur from Delhi: $160
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$21
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Admission to Pantheon$5.80
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Catacombs (2)$27
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Free Tour of the Historic Center of Paris in Spanish: $2.78
- Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based): $3.24
- Montmartre Walking Tour: Artists & the Soul of Paris: $3.46
- Self-Guided Tours in Paris with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.46
- Paris - Latin Quarter Free Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.46
- Paris Montmartre Free Walking Tour: $3.48
- Montmartre in Depth Art History and Bohemian Life Tour: $3.48
- Paris Notre-Dame Tour with Scheduled Group Access: $3.48
- Paris Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.58
- Rude Bastards Tour of Paris: $4.62
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Paris: $4.62
- Marais Walk Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $7.68Paris $28
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Paris City Center Guided Pub Crawl With Shots & Club Entry: $19
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $23
- Pub Crawl Experience in Bars with Club Entry: $29
- Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour: $29
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $29
- Paris Guided Pub Crawl with Bars Shots and Club Entry: $31
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $35
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $41
- Guided Tour of Montmartre with Cheese and Wine Tasting: $42
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $52
- Paris Wine Tasting & French Cheese Pairing with Sommelier: $79
- Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with a Local Cheesemonger: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Paris, we can see that Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Paris?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Paris. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Paris, 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 Paris?
Paris 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 Paris in the Summer?
Both Paris and Delhi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Paris for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Delhi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Delhi is generally much warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 31°C (88°F), and Paris fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Paris, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Delhi often gets less sunshine than Paris. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 241 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually gets more rain in July than Paris. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Paris receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Paris 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Paris in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Paris. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Paris because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Delhi is much warmer than Paris in the autumn. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Paris fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Paris during autumn. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 127 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Delhi usually receives less rain than Paris. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Paris 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Paris in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Paris. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Paris this time of year.
It's quite cold in Paris in the winter. In the winter, Delhi is much warmer than Paris. Typically, the winter temperatures in Delhi in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Paris averages at about 5°C (40°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the winter, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Paris. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 62 hours of full sun.
Delhi usually gets less rain in January than Paris. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Paris 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Paris in the Spring?
Both Paris and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Paris for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Delhi is generally much warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 29°C (84°F), and Paris fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Paris during spring. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Delhi usually receives less rain than Paris. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Paris receives 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Paris 11°C (52°F)
Typical Weather for Paris and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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