Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delhi or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $45Vienna $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $162. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Vienna $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Vienna $200
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.29Vienna $20
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$1.92
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.80
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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 Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $363
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $79
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $105
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $106
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Business Car: $79
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Van: $106
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Car: $96
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Minibus: $220
- Arrival Private Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Business Car: $55
- Belvedere Palace: Tour with Skip-the-Line/Transfer Options: $55
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna: $9.58
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $12Vienna $36
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$3.51
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $41
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $44
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $69
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $85
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Vienna $41
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
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $4.84
- City Tour with Audio Guide: $5.38
- Self-guided Walking Tour of the Vienna City: $5.46
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Cultural Heart of the City Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Vienna Cultural Heritage: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $7.27
- Top of Vienna in One Day: An English Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.95
- Vienna Emperor Route: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- Vienna Historic Center: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- MAK - Geymüllerschlössel Entry Ticket: $8.07
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.69Vienna $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $64
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $83
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
- Romantic Old Vienna City Walk and Wine Tasting: $96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Vienna?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Vienna. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
It's very hot in Delhi this time of the year. Delhi is a little warmer than Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 31°C (88°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. In the summer, Delhi often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun.
Delhi receives a lot of rain in the summer. Delhi usually gets more rain in July than Vienna. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna 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 Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Delhi is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Delhi in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during autumn. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Delhi usually receives less rain than Vienna. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Vienna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Delhi is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 15°C (59°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
It's quite sunny in Delhi. In the winter, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun.
Delhi usually gets less rain in January than Vienna. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.
Delhi is much warmer than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during spring. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Delhi usually receives less rain than Vienna. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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