Which place is cheaper, Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur?
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 Jodhpur can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dubai or Jodhpur?
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.
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.
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
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubai $289Jodhpur $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $289, while the average daily cost in Jodhpur is $39. 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 Jodhpur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubai $170Jodhpur $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubai $340Jodhpur $26
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Jodhpur
Looking for a hotel in Dubai or Jodhpur? 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: Dubai Hotel Prices and Jodhpur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubai $13Jodhpur $5.69
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:
- Yellow Boat Tour Dubai With Transfer Option: $90
- Yellow Boat Ride in Dubai with Private Transfers: $110
- Wild Wadi Waterpark tickets with Private transfer: $148
- Wild Wadi Adventure Waterpark Tickets With Transfers Option: $93
- Try Scuba Diving & snorkeling in Fujairah with Transfer: $167
- Toyota Previa Private Airport Transfer To OR From Dubai Airport: $80
- Ticket to Dubai Frame With Private Transfers: $84
- The View at the Palm,non Prime Time With Two Way Private Transfer: $92
- The View at The Palm Iconic Palm Jumeirah Views with Transfers: $50
- 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 Jodhpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur
Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private 3-Day City Tour of Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada with Transfer: $220
- Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur with lunch: $214
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Agra Via Pushkar: $157
- One-Way Transfer from Jodhpur to Jaipur via Pushkar With Lunch: $147
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur with Ranakpur Jain Temple: $126
- Private Transfer From JodhpurTo Ahmedabad: $107
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Ranthmbore: $99
- private transfer from jodhpur to jaisalmer with osian temple: $96
- Jaipur: Private Transfer to/from Jodhpur: $75
- From Jodhpur : Private Jaisalmer Transfer in AC Car: $68
- From Jaisalmer : Private Jodhpur Transfer in AC Car: $68
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur: $67
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Jodhpur?
Prices for flights to both Jodhpur 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 $96Jodhpur $20
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: $10
- VIP Red Dune Safari with 4x4 Pick/Drop,CamelRide,BBQ Dinner,Shows: $13
- Dhow Cruise With Dinner at Al Jaddaf Dubai: $14
- Evening Desert Safari Dubai with Camel Ride & BBQ dinner: $15
- VIP Red Dune Safari Dubai,Pick/Drop,Camel Ride, Quad & BBQ Dinner: $15
- Romantic Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner: $15
- VIP Red Dune Safari Dubai, Pick/Drop Camel Ride Quad & BBQ Dinner: $15
- VIP Desert Safari with 30 Minutes Quad Bike Dinner, Shows Dinner: $15
- Vip Sunset Desert Safari with pick&drop and BBQ dinner & liveshow: $15
- VIP Red Sand Safari, Pick/Drop, Camel Ride, Dinner & Show: $15
- Desert Safari Dubai with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $16
- Dubai Dhow Cruise Dinner in Creek with pickup drop option: $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- chai and pakora cooking class: $11
- Experience Indian Food Cooking Session At Local Family: $20
- Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $21
- Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
- street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $23
- Jodhpur : Dakshika Private Cooking Class: $24
- Jodhpur Food Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $25
- Jodhpur 11 Dishes Cooking Class With REKHA Pick Up & Drop OF: $26
- Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience: $27
- Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $27
- Vegetarian Cooking Class with a Local Family: $28
- Jodhpur : Jeep Safari, Camel Ride,Buffet Dinner & Folk Dance: $29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubai $19Jodhpur $10
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.
- (Private) Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour from Dubai: $195
- 1 Hour Burj Khalifa Ticket with Cafe Treat: $67
- 1 Hour Kayaking Experience in Dubai Ticket: $43
- 1 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Experience in Dubai: $97
- 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
- 10 Hours Private Abu Dhabi City Tour: $181
- 12 mins Helicopter Tour & The View at The Palm Observatory Deck: $282
- 12-Minute Helicopter Tour & Desert Safari in Dubai combo: $297
- 1Hour Red Dunes Desert Buggy Adventure with Camel Ride Experience: $149
- 2 Day Dubai Layover, City Tour, Safari & Burj Khalifa 124 Floor.: $279
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Fort Entrance for Two$5.22
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Astrology Reading$3.66
Tours and Activities in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Taj Mahal" Tour by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $5.64
- (JODHPUR) BLUE CITY Guided TOUR with MEHREANGARH FORT: $9.54
- 2 Days Safari Tour in Jawai and Jodphur: $250
- 2 Days in Jodhpur Heritage Tour: $65
- 2 Days: Guided Jodhpur & Udaipur Tour From Jodhpur With Hotels: $198
- 3 Day Jaisalmer Desert and Kheechan Bird Tour from Jodhpur: $241
- 3-Day Jaisalmer Tour From Jodhpur: $270
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Jodhpur: $9.11
- A Day Tour Of Ranakpur Temple Form Jodhpur and Drop At Mount Abu: $54
- Agra: Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.64
- Agra: Sunrise Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour: $6.76
- All Inclusive Jodhpur Tour Car, Guide, Hotel & Entry Tickets: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubai $23Jodhpur $8.93
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Jodhpur, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Jodhpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East and Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubai Expensive? and Is Jodhpur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubai or Jodhpur?
Dubai has a larger population, and is about 23% larger than the population of Jodhpur. When comparing the sizes of Dubai and Jodhpur, 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.
When is the best time to visit Dubai or Jodhpur?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Dubai or Jodhpur in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubai and Jodhpur. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dubai year-round. Jodhpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
June to August in Dubai is the dry season. Jodhpur receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Dubai usually receives less rain than Jodhpur. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Jodhpur can become quite hot in the summer. The heat can be very extreme in Dubai. In the summer, Dubai is around the same temperature as Jodhpur. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dubai in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Jodhpur averages at about 32°C (90°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDubai 35°C (95°F)Jodhpur 32°C (90°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Jodhpur in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Dubai as well as Jodhpur. Dubai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year.
Dubai usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Jodhpur. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Dubai is generally around the same temperature as Jodhpur. Daily temperatures in Dubai average around 29°C (84°F), and Jodhpur fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDubai 29°C (84°F)Jodhpur 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Jodhpur in the Winter?
Both Jodhpur and Dubai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Jodhpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Dubai is January to March. In January, Dubai usually receives around the same amount of rain as Jodhpur. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Dubai is a little warmer than Jodhpur in the winter. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 19°C (66°F) in January, and Jodhpur fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDubai 19°C (66°F)Jodhpur 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Jodhpur in the Spring?
Both Jodhpur and Dubai during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dubai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round.
June to August is the dry season in Dubai. Dubai usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Jodhpur. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Jodhpur can become quite hot in the spring. In the spring, Dubai is cooler than Jodhpur. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dubai in April average around 26°C (79°F), and Jodhpur averages at about 31°C (88°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDubai 26°C (79°F)Jodhpur 31°C (88°F)
Typical Weather for Jodhpur and Dubai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 34°C (93°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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