Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Amritsar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haifa and Amritsar. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Haifa or Amritsar?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
Amritsar
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, and The Best Photography Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Amritsar $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $53. 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 Haifa and Amritsar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Amritsar $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Amritsar $46
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Amritsar
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Amritsar? 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: Haifa Hotel Prices and Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Amritsar $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $151
- From Amritsar Airport Transfer: $28
- Chandigarh to Amritsar Transfer: $71
- Airport/Hotel Transfer to Chandigarh Airport/Hotel: $71
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $98
- Amritsar Airport Transfer: $12
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Amritsar?
Prices for flights to both Amritsar and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $44Amritsar $19
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $22
- Flavors of Amritsar (2-Hour Guided Street Food Tour Walk): $24
- Amritsar Food Tour: $31
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Dinner: $45
- Indo-Pak Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border & Dinner: $60
- Evening Tour to Sadda Pind with Dinner: $67
- Beating Retreat Ceremony, Sadda Pind and Dinner: $71
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
- Sadda Pind With Lunch Or Dinner From Amritsar: $186
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Amritsar $15
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Private Tour: $161
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port. Private Tour: $256
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $400
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $417
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $705
- Wine private tour of Central Israel: $949
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 5-hour Amritsar city tour with a guide and local transport: $83
- Amritsar 02 days Tour: $216
- Amritsar 1 Day Guided Tour-Golden Temple, Jalliawala Bagh, Wagah: $54
- Amritsar 1 Day Sightseeing with Wagah Border: $36
- Amritsar 1 Day Tour (Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border & Shopping): $39
- Amritsar 1 Night / 2 Days Tour: $67
- Amritsar : Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Private Tour: $36
- Amritsar City Tour: $41
- Amritsar City Tour ( EXCLUDING WAGAH BORDER) : $55
- Amritsar City Tour ( Including Wagah Border Ceremony): $60
- Amritsar City Tour with Wagah Border and Sadda Pind Village: $101
- Amritsar Expeditions (Historical Heritage Walk and Full Day Tour): $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Amritsar $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Amritsar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Amritsar:
- Pub Crawl Amritsar (3 hours pub hopping tour): $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Amritsar, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Amritsar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Amritsar 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 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa 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 Haifa Expensive? and Is Amritsar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Amritsar?
Amritsar has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa 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.
When is the best time to visit Haifa or Amritsar?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Haifa or Amritsar in the Summer?
Both Amritsar and Haifa during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amritsar year-round.
Amritsar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in July than Amritsar. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Amritsar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the summer, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Amritsar. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 215 hours of full sun.
It's very hot in Amritsar this time of the year. In July, Haifa is generally cooler than Amritsar. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 27°C (81°F), and Amritsar fluctuates around 33°C (91°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Amritsar 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Amritsar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Amritsar. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Amritsar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Haifa usually receives more rain than Amritsar. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amritsar this time of the year. In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Amritsar during autumn. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 252 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Haifa is cooler than Amritsar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 24°C (75°F) in October, and Amritsar fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Amritsar 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Amritsar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Amritsar. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amritsar throughout the year.
Haifa receives a lot of rain in the winter. Haifa usually gets more rain in January than Amritsar. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Haifa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Amritsar. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 181 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Haifa is around the same temperature as Amritsar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Haifa in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Amritsar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Amritsar 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Amritsar in the Spring?
Both Amritsar and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Amritsar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Haifa usually receives more rain than Amritsar. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Amritsar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Amritsar during spring. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 265 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Haifa is generally cooler than Amritsar. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 19°C (66°F), and Amritsar fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Amritsar 28°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Amritsar and Haifa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 35°C (96°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
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