Which place is cheaper, Darjiling or Doha?
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 Doha or Darjiling?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Darjiling can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Darjiling?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
Darjiling
What began as a cluster of villages grew to prominence in the 19th Century when the British first established a hill station here and eventually realized that the climate was well-suited for tea plantations. Darjeeling (or Darjiling) has since become known for its teas in addition to cultural diversity, stunning views, and trekking opportunities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to India, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in India.
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Doha Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $245Darjiling $44
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, while the average daily cost in Darjiling is $44. 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 Doha and Darjiling in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Darjiling $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Darjiling $26
Compare Hotels in Doha and Darjiling
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Darjiling? 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Darjiling Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Darjiling $7.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Doha City Tour including Airport Transfer /Max 6 person: $450
- Doha City Tour including Airport Transfer /Max 4 person: $300
- Qatar: Paratrike Air Tour with Hotel Transfers: $280
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): Transfer to Doha city: $173
- Private Doha Airport Transfer to Doha, Qatar: $139
- ONE WAY: Doha International Airport - Private Transfer From/to Hotels: $122
- Doha, Qatar : Private Airport Transfer 24/7: $120
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Arrival Transfer: Hamad Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Van: $119
- Private transfer from Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha city: $113
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Car: $107
- Private Arrival Transfer to Sumaysimah: $100
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darjiling
Also for Darjiling, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Darjeeling Hotels To Bagdogra Airport IXB Drop: $73
- Rafting Journey at the Down on Teesta River's White Water with Private Transfer: $182
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Darjiling?
Prices for flights to both Darjiling and Doha 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 dayDoha $106Darjiling $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
- Doha Combo Tour: City Sights, Dhow Cruise & Dinner at Souq Waqif: $90
- Romantic Dinner on Safliya Island with Boat Transfer: $96
- The Pearl-Qatar Food Tour & Boat Ride: $99
- Overnight Desert Safari Dune bashing dinner and Breakfast: $116
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
- BBQ Dinner at desert resort +Dune bashing & camel ride: $165
- Full-Day Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner: $175
- Doha Private Full Day Desert Safari Lunch | Dinner Included: $180
- Private Full Day Desert Safari Dinner and Camel Ride in Doha: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Darjiling $12
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha-Private Combo Full Day Tour Doha City/Desert Safari 8hours: $128
- Private Express Doha City Tour: $165
- Transit/Layover Tours from Doha Airport – Explore Doha City : $66
- "Explore A Private 4-Hour City Tour": $60
- "From 4 hours Doha City Tour from Airport or Hotel": $61
- 10 Hour Desert Safari Tour at Qatar with BBQ: $150
- 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum: Admission Ticket: $14
- 4 Hour Desert Safari Tour in Qatar: $99
- 4 Hours Private Doha City Tour , Up to Group of 4 Person: $230
- 4 Hours Private Guided City Tour in Doha : $60
- 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour from AirPort/ Hotel : $60
- 4 Hrs Private Doha Tour: Discover the City’s Premier Attractions!: $115
Tours and Activities in Darjiling
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Darjiling.
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Darjeeling (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Tiger Hill Darjeeling Nature Walk (3 Hours Guided Trekking Experience): $25
- Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling: $30
- Cultural & Nature Walking Tour in Darjeeling: $40
- Darjeeling Tea Garden Tour : $55
- Private Morning Excursion Tour To Tiger Hill (3 Points) With Pickup and Drop: $61
- Excursion to Tea Estate Tour With Tea Processing Tour with Transportation: $61
- Darjeeling City Tour with Uber: $64
- Private Calcutta Tour With Guide and Authentic Bengali lunch: $75
- Gangtok Monastery Tour (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $81
- Day_Trippers (Darjeeling Full Day Tour).: $97
- The Land Mark Tour (Nautical Day Darjeeling To Mirik crusade): $121
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Darjiling $8.67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Darjiling, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Darjiling much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Darjiling 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 Darjiling would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Darjiling 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Darjiling.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Darjiling Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Darjiling?
Doha has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Darjiling. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Darjiling, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.