Which place is cheaper, Sydney 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 Sydney?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Sydney, 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 Sydney?
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.
Sydney
Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $49Sydney $218
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $49, while the average daily cost in Sydney 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 Sydney in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $21Sydney $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $42Sydney $216
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Sydney
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Sydney? 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 Sydney Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.34Sydney $16
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:
- "Same Day Delhi-Agra-Delhi" Private Round Trip/Transfer - By Car: $75
- 3-Days Amritsar tour from Delhi Includes Hotel,Train tickets & Transfers: $200
- 4 Hrs Private Old Delhi Tour covering Temple ,Spice Market with Transfers: $43
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar: $35
- Airport Arrival Transfer in Delhi: $32
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition Light and Water Show with Transfers: $89
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition, light and Water show With Transfers: $71
- Akshardham Temple Tour with hotel transfers: $54
- Akshardham Tour Exhibition Light and Water show with Transfer: $99
- An Evening at the Akshardham Temple with Water Show with Private Transfer: $88
- Arrival Private Transfer Indira Gandhi Airport DEL to Delhi: $19
- Arrival and Departure transfer to Airport in Delhi: $80
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:
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Taxi Ride$14
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Taxi to Airport$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- 11:30AM Sydney Airport-Hotel transfer with Bondi Tour: $125
- 9:30AM Sydney Airport-Hotel transfer with City Half Day Tour: $112
- Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Business Car: $110
- Airport Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD by Business Car: $110
- Airport Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD by Luxury Van: $122
- Arrival Transfer from Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney city by Sedan: $116
- Arrival Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney in Business Car: $110
- Chauffeur Airport Transfers Sydney - Up to 15 Passengers: $99
- Chauffeur Service Sydney For Luxury Airport Transfers: $112
- Departing Luxury Transfer to Airport or Cruise Port: $70
- Departure Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD in Business Car: $110
- From Sydney Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $355
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Sydney?
Prices for flights to both Sydney 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 $18Sydney $81
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
- Customized Half Day and Full Day Delhi Shopping, Street Food Tour: $20
- Learn Indian Cooking From A Chef - Private Cooking Class: $22
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Evening Food Tour: $29
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk: $30
- IWT eating/walking tour&certified cooking workshop: $31
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $39
- Chandni Chowk Delhi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
- Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi: $39
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $39
- 4-Hour Old Delhi Evening Walking Tour with Local Dinner & Guide: $40
Typical Food Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:
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Tea$2.76
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Lunch Special$10
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$10
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Meat Pies$3.45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Vivid Festival of Light Harbor Cruise with Dinner: $36
- City Highlights Walking Food Tour with Harbor Cruise: $45
- Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises: $46
- Roti Making Class with 5-Course Dinner: $50
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $50
- Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet: $53
- Foraging Food Tour Sydney Native Aussie Food: $53
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $63
- Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise: $72
- Sydney Harbour: Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise: $73
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $18Sydney $33
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:
- Private Customized Tour Of Old/New Delhi Spiritual Sites: $4.50
- Private Half-Day & Full Day Tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi: $4.50
- Private Guided Full Day Tour Of Old And New Delhi: $4.50
- From 4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour with Taj Sunrise: $4.83
- 5-Day Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi-Agra-Jaipur: $4.83
- From 6-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour with Taj Sunrise: $4.99
- Old & New Delhi City Tour-Half Or Full Day with Options Available: $5.00
- Jaipur Pink City Private Day Tour from Delhi by Car-All Inclusive: $5.00
- Half day Old and New Delhi Tour on Iconic Landmarks: $5.00
- Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra Tour - From Delhi: $5.11
- Audio Guided Tour Of Red Fort, Delhi on HopOn India App: $5.34
- 6-Day Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi by Flight from Delhi: $5.39
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Theatre Show$31
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$32
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$131
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Powerhouse Museum$10
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sydney's Lavender Bay: An Audio Tour by ABC Broadcaster: $6.99
- Sydney Walking Tour 3h00 and 18 audio reviews: $7.66
- Sydney Ghost Tour: $8.00
- Sydney Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $8.15
- Sydney Cockatoo Island Escape: Convict Adventure Game: $8.15
- Sydney Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- From Foundations to Skylines: A Self Guided Sydney Walking Tour: $15
- Tickets & Tours at Art Gallery of New South Wales: $17
- Razor Gangs True Crime Tour: $17
- Aboriginal Art Exhibition Ticket, Art Gallery of NSW: $17
- Self-Guided Walking Tour in Hidden Trails of The Rocks of Sydney: $18
- Allianz Stadium Guided Tour: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $7.68Sydney $16
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 Delhi: $34
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
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Wine$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl: $28
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts: $32
- Private Wine Tasting at The Rocks: $46
- Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour: $84
- From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
- Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $109
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
- From Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch: $145
- From Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour: $145
- From Hunter Valley Multi-Brewery Tour with Lunch: $149
- From All Inclusive Boutique Hunter Valley Wine Tour: $155
- Hunter Valley: Wine Tour with 3 Tastings and Garden Lunch: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Sydney, we can see that Sydney 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 Sydney is in Pacific, 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 Sydney would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sydney 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 Sydney Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Sydney?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Sydney. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Sydney, 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 Sydney?
Sydney 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 Sydney in the Summer?
Both Sydney and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Also, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sydney this time of year.
The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. In the summer, Delhi is a little warmer than Sydney. Typically, the summer temperatures in Delhi in July average around 31°C (88°F), and Sydney averages at about 23°C (73°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Sydney. Delhi usually receives less sunshine than Sydney during summer. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Sydney receives 236 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sydney. It's quite rainy in Delhi. In July, Delhi usually receives more rain than Sydneyin January. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryDelhi 31°C (88°F)Sydney 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Sydney in the Autumn?
Both Sydney and Delhi during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Sydney for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Delhi is generally a little warmer than Sydneyin April. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 26°C (79°F), and Sydney fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Delhi. In the autumn, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Sydneyin April. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sydney receives 195 hours of full sun.
Sydney gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Delhi usually gets less rain in October than Sydneyin April. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilDelhi 26°C (79°F)Sydney 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Sydney in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Sydney. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Sydney in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Delhi is a little warmer than Sydney in the winter. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Sydney fluctuates around 12°C (53°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sydney this time of the year. In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Delhi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sydney during winter. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies, while Sydney receives 208 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Delhi usually receives less rain than Sydneyin July. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyDelhi 15°C (59°F)Sydney 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Sydney in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Sydney. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Sydney for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Delhi is much warmer than Sydney. Typically, the spring temperatures in Delhi in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Sydney averages at about 18°C (64°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sydney. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the spring, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Sydneyin October. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sydney receives 240 hours of full sun.
Delhi usually gets less rain in April than Sydneyin October. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberDelhi 29°C (84°F)Sydney 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Sydney and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
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