Which place is cheaper, Pyeongchang or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Pyeongchang, 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.
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.
Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Pyeongchang is $114. 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 Pyeongchang in more detail.
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang Expensive?.
Pyeongchang has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Delhi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Pyeongchang. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Delhi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Delhi is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 31°C (88°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
In the summer, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Pyeongchang. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pyeongchang. Delhi receives a lot of rain in the summer. Delhi usually gets less rain in July than Pyeongchang. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Pyeongchang and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
Delhi is much warmer than Pyeongchang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Pyeongchang during autumn. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 185 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. In October, Delhi usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Pyeongchang 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.
Pyeongchang can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Delhi is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Delhi in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 0°C (33°F).
It's quite sunny in Delhi. In the winter, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Pyeongchang. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 190 hours of full sun.
Delhi usually gets less rain in January than Pyeongchang. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Pyeongchang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round.
In April, Delhi is generally much warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 29°C (84°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pyeongchang this time of the year. In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Pyeongchang during spring. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Delhi usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Delhi | Pyeongchang | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |