Which place is cheaper, Delhi 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 Delhi?
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 Delhi 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 Delhi?
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.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Doha Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $244Delhi $49
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $244, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $49. 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 Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Delhi $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Delhi $42
Compare Hotels in Doha and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Delhi? 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 Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Delhi $4.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Airport Transfer TO or FROM Hammad International Airport: $55
- Departure Transfer From Doha City: $15
- Departure Transfer From West Bay / Pearl Qatar: $25
- Doha Airport Chauffeur Transfer One Way: $35
- Doha Airport Transfers Taxi: $30
- Doha Arabian Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $120
- Doha Desert Horse Riding: 2-Hour Ride & Private Transfer: $160
- Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $78
- Doha Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $139
- Doha Mangrove Kayaking Al Thakira & Purple Island With Transfer: $100
- Doha Private Airport and City Transfers: $46
- Doha Self-drive Jet Car Ride with Transfers: $150
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$1.69
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Subway$0.34
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Uber Cab$0.84
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.58
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Auto-rickshaw$1.05
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: $85
- 3-Day Jaipur to Delhi Tour by Fast Train with Tickets & Transfers: $190
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Bareilly: $36
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar: $35
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Rishikesh: $35
- Airport Arrival Transfer in Delhi: $32
- Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Delhi Hotel: $50
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition Light and Water Show with Transfers: $99
- Arrival Private Transfer Indira Gandhi Airport DEL to Delhi: $18
- Arrival and Departure transfer to Airport in Delhi: $80
- Best Evening New Delhi Tour- with transfer to Hotel / Airport: $36
- Captivating Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk & Private Transfer: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi 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 $106Delhi $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $25
- Traditional Arabian Dhow Cruise with Sunset and Skyline Dinner: $40
- Evening Dhow Cruise with Optional BBQ Dinner: $49
- Traditional Arabic Food Tour @ Souq Waqif with Doha Skyline Views: $54
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $55
- Qatar: Desert Dune Bashing with lunch/dinner in Desert Beach Camp: $55
- Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Doha Desert Safari: Sunset Dune Bashing Camp Access & Dinner: $135
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $149
- Full Day Desert Safari with Inland Sea Visit and Buffet Dinner: $150
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
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$3.09
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: $14
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $17
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market, Temples and Rickshaw Ride: $22
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off: $22
- Old Delhi Hidden Gems Walking and Food Tour: $27
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk: $30
- Old Delhi Chandni Chowk Heritage Walking Street Food Tour: $30
- Chandni Chowk Delhi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $39
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $40
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Delhi $17
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Museum of Islamic Art Doha Standard Entry Ticket: $20
- National Museum Ticket at Qatar: $23
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $23
- Safari, ATV, Camels, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour: $25
- Doha Complete Experience: City Tour,Desert & InlandSea in One Day: $28
- Doha Group Tour Skyline Souq and Cultural Village: $29
- Doha City Sightseeing Tour To All Main Attractions: $29
- Guided City Tour with Airport and Hotel Pickup: $29
- Doha Private City Tour with Licensed Tour Guide: $30
- Explore Doha Souq Waqif Katara Cultural Village Pearl Island Tour: $30
- Doha Quad Bike, Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and Inland Sea Tour: $34
- Doha Sunset & Moonlight Dhow Cruise – Land and Sea Experience: $35
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$9.16
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Old & New Delhi Guided City Tour with Car: $3.26
- Delhi Temple and Spiritual Sites Private Day Tour - 6 hours: $3.80
- Delhi Old and New Full Or Half Day Tour: $3.80
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.05
- Delhi Sightseeing Tour: Old and New Delhi Private Full-Day Tour: $4.34
- New Delhi and Old Delhi Private Tour 4-8 Hours - Customizable: $4.50
- Old & New Delhi City Tour-Half Or Full Day with Options Available: $4.50
- Private New Delhi Local Sightseeing - Tour: $5.00
- Tour to Old Delhi with Guide and Pickup: $5.21
- Audio Guided Tour Of Red Fort, Delhi on HopOn India App: $5.34
- Full Day Tour of Delhi With Guide & Entrances: $5.42
- Guided Shopping Tour With Female Expert Guide: $5.97
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Delhi $7.63
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): $29
- Pub Crawl Delhi: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Delhi, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Delhi 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 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 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 Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Delhi, 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.