A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Diyarbakir vs. Pune for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Diyarbakir or Pune?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Diyarbakir and Pune. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Diyarbakir or Pune?

Diyarbakir

Diyarbakır is the largest city in Southeastern Turkey, located on the banks of Tigris River, which is one of two great rivers of the Middle East. The city is known especially for its old city, housed within ancient fortress walls that have been designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within this fortress is a glimpse into the city's ancient history and traditional customs that remain alive today.

Pune

Located in Maharashtra, Pune is the state's second largest city and cultural capital. Not only is it a hub for museums, temples, beaches, and scenic overlooks, but it also has a thriving nightlife and general atmosphere due to the student population.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Cultural Tours in India, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Pune or Diyarbakir?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Diyarbakir is $117, while the average daily cost in Pune is $51. 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 Diyarbakir and Pune in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Diyarbakir $76
    Pune $23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Diyarbakir $152
    Pune $46
Compare Hotels in Diyarbakir and Pune

Looking for a hotel in Diyarbakir or Pune? 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.

Hotels in Diyarbakir


Hotels in Pune


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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: Diyarbakir Hotel Prices and Pune Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Diyarbakir $30
    Pune $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pune

Also for Pune, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Pune Airport Transfer: $30
  • Private Transfer from Pune (PNQ) Airport to Pune City: $37
  • Mumbai-Pune Transfer: $68

Is it cheaper to fly into Diyarbakir or Pune?

Prices for flights to both Pune and Diyarbakir 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Diyarbakir $20
    Pune $18
Typical Food Prices in Diyarbakir

For Diyarbakir, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Dessert
    $0.19
  • Lunch for Two
    $0.59

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pune

For Pune, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Guided Street Food Tour with Cultural Charms of Pune: $22
  • Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $32
  • Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $33
  • Coral Island, Promthep Cape & Sunset Dinner with Power Catamaran: $53
  • Organic Thai cooking class: $67
  • Traditional Mangalorean or Maharashtrian cooking class in Pune: $75

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Diyarbakir $21
    Pune $17

Tours and Activities in Diyarbakir

For Diyarbakir, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Diyarbakir City: $200

Tours and Activities in Pune

For Pune, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 4-Hour Tour: Pune University Complex Cycling Private Tour: $139
  • 4-Hour Tour: Small-Group Culinary Walking Tour in Pune: $99
  • Airport pickup-drop, Mumbai sightseeing and outstation: $40
  • Best of Pune Private City Tour with Lunch and Transport.: $100
  • Best of Pune Sightseeing with Food Tasting Tour by Private Car: $89
  • Cultural Walking Tour of Pune with Local Snacks: $23
  • Day Trip to Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour from Pune): $150
  • Day Trip to Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani (Guided Fullday Tour): $144
  • Day Trip to Pune Curated Private Tour Experience from Mumbai: $160
  • Discovering A Half-Day Guided Tour of Best Sights: $46
  • Experience Spiritual Culture in Pune with a local - 2 Hours: $17
  • Experience Spiritual Culture in Pune with a local - A Unique 2 Hrs Walking Tour: $13

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Diyarbakir $18
    Pune $15

Sample the Local Flavors in Pune

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Pune:

  • Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $38
  • Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $39


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Diyarbakir and Pune, we can see that Diyarbakir is more expensive. And not only is Pune much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Diyarbakir is in Europe and Pune is in Asia, 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 Pune would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pune 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 Diyarbakir would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Diyarbakir than you might in Pune.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Diyarbakir Expensive? and Is Pune Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Diyarbakir or Pune?

Pune has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Diyarbakir. When comparing the sizes of Diyarbakir and Pune, 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.