Which place is cheaper, Bikaner or Dubai?
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 Dubai or Bikaner?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dubai and Bikaner can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dubai or Bikaner?
Dubai
Ever wonder what it would be like to see the lifestyles of the rich and famous up close. There's no more upscale destination than Dubai. It's by far and away the spot for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining and the most luxurious of luxury. As the most modern and progressive of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, this area has experienced an unbelievable economic boom and tourism spike. It's a desert city with an amazing infrastructure.
Bikaner
Bikaner is located in the Rajasthan state in northwest India. This city is where the headquarters of Bikaner District and Division are located. The city was founded in 1486 by Rao Bika, and has a population of about 645,000 people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Dubai, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best Bicycle Tours in India, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India.
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Dubai Prices
UAE PricesBikaner Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubai $289Bikaner $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $289, while the average daily cost in Bikaner is $52. 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 Dubai and Bikaner in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubai $170Bikaner $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubai $340Bikaner $36
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Bikaner
Looking for a hotel in Dubai or Bikaner? 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: Dubai Hotel Prices and Bikaner Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubai $13Bikaner $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubai:
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Taxi Ride$12
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Airport Taxi$12
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Sea Taxi$0.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubai
Also for Dubai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wild Wadi Waterpark tickets with Private transfer: $148
- Wild Wadi Adventure Waterpark Tickets With Transfers Option: $93
- View at The Palm Jumeirah Dubai Tickets With Optional Transfers: $50
- VR Park Dubai Ticket with Transfer: $86
- Upgrade Your Journey: Private Luxury Dubai Airport Transfers.: $139
- Top of Burj Khalifa & Sky Views Dubai Tour with Transfers: $184
- The View at the Palm,non Prime Time With Two Way Private Transfer: $92
- The View at the Palm with Transfer: $75
- The View at the Palm Dubai with Sharing Transfers: $53
- The View At The Palm Jumeirah Experience in Dubai with Transfer: $80
- The View At The Palm Jumeirah Dubai With Transfer: $105
- The View At The Palm Jumeirah Dubai Tickets with Private transfer: $112
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bikaner
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bikaner:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bikaner
Also for Bikaner, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bikaner Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $136
- Self Guided Bikaner City Tour With One Way Transfer To Jaipur: $108
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jaisalmer: $60
- One-Way Transfer: Jaipur/Pushker/Jodhpur/Bikaner: $59
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jodhpur: $48
- Bikaner Hotels to Bikaner Airport drop: Private Transfers: $5.42
- Bikaner Airport to Bikaner Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $5.37
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Bikaner?
Prices for flights to both Bikaner and Dubai 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 dayDubai $96Bikaner $25
Typical Food Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:
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French bread$0.95
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Sumo salad in Dubai Mall + Juice$10
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Lemon Mint Tea$4.36
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Coffee & Cake$6.54
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Smoothie$5.45
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Shawarma$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner: $9.45
- Dubai Desert Safari with home or hotel pickup/drop & bbq dinner: $12
- Dubai Self Drive Desert Safari Fun with BBQ dinner: $13
- VIP Red Dune Safari Dubai, Pick/Drop Camel Ride Quad & BBQ Dinner: $13
- VIP Red Dune Safari Dubai,Pick/Drop,Camel Ride, Quad & BBQ Dinner: $14
- 6-Hour Dubai Desert Dinner Safari with Dune Bashing & Camel Ride": $14
- Dubai desert safari with BBQ dinner, camel ride & dune Bashing: $14
- VIP Red Dune Safari with Pick/Drop BBQ/Dinner Camelride Sandbord: $15
- VIP Desert Safari Dubai with Quad Bike, Camel & BBQ Buffet Dinner: $15
- Vip Red Dune Desert Safari Dubai, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner, Shows: $15
- Dubai Premium Desert Safari – Red Dunes, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $15
- VIP Desert Safari with 30 Minutes Quad Bike Dinner, Shows Dinner: $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rajasthani Cooking Class in Bikaner: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubai $19Bikaner $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Visit to the Dubai Museum$0.82
Tours and Activities in Dubai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubai.
- “Dubai City Tour – Old & Modern Highlights with Hotel Pickup.: $209
- "Discover Abu Dhabi: A Captivating 6-Hour Guided Tour": $69
- (Private) Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour from Dubai: $195
- 05 Hours Dubai Night City Tour: $61
- 1 Day Dubai City Tour: $80
- 1 HR - Dubai Marina Luxury Yacht Tour: $20
- 1 Hour Kayaking Experience in Dubai Ticket: $43
- 1 Hour Shared Desert Horse Riding Experience: $50
- 1 hour Dubai Marina Riviera Leisure Cruise: $111
- 1-Hour Dune Buggy Self-Drive, Camel Ride & Sandboarding Adventure: $150
- 1-Hour KTM 450CC Dirt bike Desert Adventure Tours in Dubai: $154
- 1-Hour Kayaking Experience in Dubai: $47
Tours and Activities in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 11-Day Rajasthan Tour: Jaipur, Udaipur & More: $631
- 8 Days Rajasthan Tour - Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Bikaner: $575
- 8-Day Desert Adventure - Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Bikaner: $459
- 9 Days Rajasthan Tour: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Udaipur: $516
- A Private Guided Tour in Bikaner: $115
- Bikaner 2 Hour Guided Street Food Tasting Tour: $22
- Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Bhandeshwari Jain Temple and Lunch: $118
- Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Junagarh Fort & Temples and Lunch: $136
- Bikaner Sightseeing with Tour Guide - Custom Hours, Itinerary: $49
- Discover Bikaner in Nightlights (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
- Guided Bikaner City Tour With Drop Off at Jodhpur: $72
- Guided Sightseeing In Bikaner: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubai $23Bikaner $10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Dubai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:
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A Couple Drinks$25
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubai
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubai:
- Pub Crawl Private Events & Birthdays: $126
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Bikaner, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Bikaner much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East and Bikaner 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 Bikaner would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bikaner 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 Dubai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubai than you might in Bikaner.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubai Expensive? and Is Bikaner Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubai or Bikaner?
Dubai has a larger population, and is about 97% larger than the population of Bikaner. When comparing the sizes of Dubai and Bikaner, 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.