Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Gujarat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Gujarat and Amritsar 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.
Gujarat is a state in the western region of India characterized by its varied terrain from flatlands to sacred hilltops as well as a number of important cultural sites. It is a region significant to the history of the spiritual leader Mahatma Ghandi and has many urban centers and villages which display the area's thriving culture.
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Gujarat is $24, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $0.00. 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 Gujarat and Amritsar in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gujarat:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gujarat.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
Here are a few actual costs in Gujarat for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Amritsar:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gujarat and Amritsar, we can see that Gujarat is more expensive. And not only is Amritsar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Amritsar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amritsar 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 Gujarat would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gujarat than you might in Amritsar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gujarat Expensive? and Is Amritsar Expensive?.
Gujarat has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Amritsar. When comparing the sizes of Gujarat and Amritsar, 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.