Should you visit Doha or Odisha (Orissa)?
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 Odisha (Orissa) 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 Odisha (Orissa)?
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.
Odisha (Orissa)
Formerly known as Orissa, Odisha is a state in eastern India located on the Bay of Bengal. It is best known for its many ancient Hindu temples and tribal cultures, as well as being a destination for beaches and eco-tourism due to its abundant greenery and wildlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in India, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India.
Which place is cheaper, Odisha (Orissa) or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $244, while the average daily cost in Odisha (Orissa) is $974. 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 Odisha (Orissa) in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Odisha (Orissa)? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here:
Doha Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
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Transfer from Hamad Airport to Doha City - Stress-Free Tranafer:
$60
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Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha Arrival Private Transfer:
$40
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Private Transfer from Doha hotels to Doha Cruise Port:
$92
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Private Transfer from Doha Port to Doha Hamad Airport (DOH):
$50
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Private Transfer from Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha Port:
$50
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Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha City Hotels:
$56
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Private Transfer from Doha City Hotels to Doha Cruise Port:
$56
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Private Doha Airport Transfer | Hamad Airport (DOH):
$40
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Private Car Transfer from Doha City:
$20
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Private Arrival Transfer to Sumaysimah:
$70
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Private Arrival Transfer to Doha City:
$31
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Hamad Airport Transfer Service – 24/7 Door-to-Door Transport:
$98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Odisha (Orissa)
Also for Odisha (Orissa), here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Bhubaneshwar Temple Tour with Private Transfer:
$182
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Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Bhubaneswar Airport:
$22
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Private Transfer from Bhubaneswar to Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport:
$39
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Private Transfer from Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport to Bhubaneswar:
$39
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Odisha (Orissa)?
Prices for flights to both Odisha (Orissa) 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 day
Doha $106
Odisha (Orissa) $360
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
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Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner:
$25
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Traditional Arabian Dhow Cruise with Sunset and Skyline Dinner:
$40
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Evening Dhow Cruise with Optional BBQ Dinner:
$49
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Traditional Arabic Food Tour @ Souq Waqif with Doha Skyline Views:
$54
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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience:
$55
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Qatar: Desert Dune Bashing with lunch/dinner in Desert Beach Camp:
$55
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Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner:
$130
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Doha Desert Safari: Sunset Dune Bashing Camp Access & Dinner:
$135
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Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride:
$149
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Full Day Desert Safari with Inland Sea Visit and Buffet Dinner:
$150
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Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding:
$152
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5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner:
$158
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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2 Hours Private Dhow Boat Cruise of Doha:
$95
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3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar:
$23
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4 Hour Doha City Night Private Tour with Pickup from Doha:
$50
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4 Hour Doha City Tour from Airport, Hotel & Cruise Terminal:
$57
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4 Hours-Doha City Tour from AirPort/ Hotel:
$54
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4 Hrs Private Doha Tour: Discover the City’s Premier Attractions!:
$115
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4 hours Desert Safari Experience in Doha up to Group of 5:
$260
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4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar:
$45
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4-Hours Guided City Tour in Doha (Souq, Katara, Pearl, Lusail):
$60
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6 Hours Private Full Day Tour in Doha:
$109
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8-hour Doha tour: Cultural site, Heritage market, Modern Landmark:
$149
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Attractions of Doha City Exploration ( 4-Hours Doha City Tour):
$60
Tours and Activities in Odisha (Orissa)
For Odisha (Orissa), here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Heritage & Cultural Walk of Bhubaneswar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour):
$12
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Spiritual Trails of Bhubaneswar (3 Hours Guided Temples Tour with Tuk Tuk Ride):
$22
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Half Day -Private Tour: Konark Temple , Dhauli Stupa & Beach:
$27
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Experience Beach Camping:
$40
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Immersive Bhubaneswar walking tour with professional guide:
$55
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6-hour Temples tour of Bhubaneswar including hotel pick-up & drop-off:
$63
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Bhubaneswar: 3-hour Day Tour to Udayagiri-Khandagiri and Dhaula Hills:
$66
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Discover Dhauli Shanti Stupa Bhubaneswar(Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car):
$73
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Best of Bhubaneswar (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car):
$73
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Konark and Chilika Lake: A Private Day Tour from Bhubaneshwar:
$73
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8-hours Full Day Tour of Bhubaneswar including Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off:
$78
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Private Konark Sun Temple Tour with Augmented Reality Experience:
$95
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Odisha (Orissa)
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Odisha (Orissa):
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Pub Crawl Bhubaneswar:
$35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Odisha (Orissa), we can see that Odisha (Orissa) is more expensive. And not only is Doha much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Odisha (Orissa) 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 Doha would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Doha 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 Odisha (Orissa) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Odisha (Orissa) than you might in Doha.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Odisha (Orissa) Expensive?.
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