Which place is cheaper, San Juan 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 San Juan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or San Juan, 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 San Juan?
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.
San Juan
If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.
As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.
As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $53San Juan $218
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $53, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $218. 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 San Juan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $22San Juan $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $44San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Delhi and San Juan
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or San Juan? 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 San Juan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.64San Juan $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$0.11
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Taxi to Airport$1.82
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Subway$0.36
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Uber Cab$0.91
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.70
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Auto-rickshaw$1.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- 3-Days Amritsar tour from Delhi Includes Hotel,Train tickets & Transfers: $200
- 3-Day Fast Train Jaipur-Delhi Tour with Tickets & Transfers: $190
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar: $165
- Private Transfer New Delhi To Shimla: $160
- One-Way Private Transfer From Delhi To Pushkar: $144
- One Way Private Transfer Delhi to Manali: $130
- Private Transfer Delhi to Agra Discover the Agra with Comfort: $130
- Private Transfer Delhi to Jaipur: $127
- One Way Private Transfer Delhi to Agra Including Guided Tour: $120
- Private Transfer Delhi to Jaipur: $115
- One Way Delhi To Pushkar Transfer: $112
- Private Transfer From Delhi To Pushkar: $112
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer to Cruise Ships, Hotels, Airbnb in San Juan: $76
- Arrival Private Transfer SJU Airport to Old San Juan by Sedan: $120
- Carabali Rain Forest Round Trip Private Taxi Transfer: $200
- Departure Transfer from Old San Juan to to SJU Airport by Car: $86
- From Private Transfer to Ceiba Ferry Terminal: $99
- Old Walking Tour with Shopping and Hotel Transfer: $70
- Premium Transfer in Airport, Hotel, Airbnb, Cruise: $25
- Private Airport Transfers to Ceiba Ferry Terminal and Airport: $155
- Private Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to San Juan Airport: $22
- Private Transfer Puerto Rico:To or From Airports, Hotels &Cruises: $33
- Private Transfer from SJU Airport to Cruise Port Roundtrip Servic: $109
- Private Transfer from SJU Airport to San Juan / Rio Grande: $115
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or San Juan?
Prices for flights to both San Juan 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 $20San Juan $62
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$3.33
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 Safari - The Capital of Flavors: $8.22
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $18
- Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $28
- Food Tour in Delhi: $29
- Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi: $39
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi home (7 meal): $39
- Private Half-Day Street Food Tour in Old Delhi : $40
- Evening Food Tour: $40
- Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $42
- The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk: $43
- Delhi Private Cooking Class: $45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Puerto Rican food tasting and beginner cooking Tour: $79
- From Pinones Beach & Bar Hopping Food Tour: $85
- Old San Juan Food Tour including Classic Piña Colada: $110
- Puerto Rico Secret Food Tour of Old San Juan: $147
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $165
- FlyDining: Sunset & City Lights Dinner Over Old San Juan: $165
- Morning Old San Juan Food Tour: $169
- Cooking and Connecting with a Local in Puerto Rico: $173
- Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walking Food Tour: $179
- Bad Bunny Origins & Cultural Food Tour: $230
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $19San Juan $49
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$9.88
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Self Guided Audio Tour in Delhi with Ticket Option: $10
- 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $132
- 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $199
- 3 Days Private Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Triangle Tour : $139
- 5-Days Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour Agra Jaipur New Delhi: $229
- 6 Hours: Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $45
- Agra Private Luxury Car Sightseeing Tour: $65
- Agra Same Day Private Tour From Delhi: $82
- All Inclusive Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj Tour From Delhi : $50
- Bharatpur Birding adventure from Delhi: $159
- Delhi : Private Day Tour Of Tajmahal And Shopping At Agra: $100
- Delhi Food Walk: Rickshaw Ride, Street Eats & Market Tour: $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Horseback Riding Tour$40
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Full Day Snorkeling Trip$100
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1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson$75
Tours and Activities in San Juan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Juan.
- Transportation in San Juan, Isla verde, Condado, Hotels, Cruises & Airbnb's SJU: $14
- Old San Juan iPhone Photo Tour—Candid Shots & Local Stories: $15
- San Juan Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $17
- Eco Friendly Farming Tour to Explore Dorado's Most Beautiful Farm: $20
- Discover Superb Self-Guided Audio Tour: $20
- Group Transportation in airport, cruise ships, hotels, bnb's in San Juan, PR: $23
- Old San Juan Guided Walking Tour: $24
- San Juan Ghost Tour: Shrieks in the Sugarcane: $24
- Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Local Certified Guide: $25
- Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Certified Guide: $26
- Tour de Viejo San Juan en Español: $30
- San Juan Ghost Tour: Shrieks in the Sugarcane: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.23San Juan $12
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): $30
Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:
- Old San Juan Bar Crawl: Experience Local Hotspots: $65
- The Pinones Pub crawl Bar crawl : $70
- Local Puerto Rican Rum Distillery Tour - Ron Pepon: $90
- Puerto Rico's First and Only Craft Beer Brewery Tour! : $99
- Puerto Rico: Ocean Lab Brewery and Tobaco Farm Tour: $139
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and San Juan, we can see that San Juan 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 San Juan is in Caribbean Islands, 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 San Juan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Juan 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 San Juan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or San Juan?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of San Juan. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and San Juan, 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 San Juan?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Delhi or San Juan in the Summer?
Both San Juan 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Juan year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually gets more rain in July than San Juan. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In San Juan, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Delhi often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 287 hours of full sun.
Delhi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Delhi is generally around the same temperature as San Juan. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 31°C (88°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)San Juan 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Delhi or San Juan in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and San Juan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. San Juan attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
San Juan receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Delhi usually receives less rain than San Juan. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Juan this time of the year. In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than San Juan during autumn. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Delhi is around the same temperature as San Juan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)San Juan 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Delhi or San Juan in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Delhi as well as San Juan. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Juan throughout the year.
Delhi usually gets less rain in January than San Juan. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in San Juan. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the winter, Delhi often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 240 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Delhi is much colder than San Juan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Delhi in January average around 15°C (59°F), and San Juan averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)San Juan 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Delhi or San Juan in the Spring?
Both San Juan and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to San Juan because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Delhi usually receives less rain than San Juan. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in San Juan. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as San Juan during spring. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Delhi is generally around the same temperature as San Juan. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 29°C (84°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)San Juan 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for San Juan and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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