Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Delhi?
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 Delhi. 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 Delhi?
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.
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Delhi $45
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $45. 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 Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Delhi $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Delhi $46
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Delhi? 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 Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Delhi $5.28
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.91
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.79
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $119
- Visit to Rail Museum or Dolls Museum with India Gate (private hotel transfers): $29
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Delhi HTL-APT (DEL): $27
- Transfer from New Delhi to Agra by Private car: $60
- Transfer from Delhi to Agra by private Car: $57
- Tour To Swaminarayan Akshardham Guide & Delhi Transfers: $37
- Taj Mahal Sunrise All Inclusive Tour with Transfers : $7.00
- Stroll through Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $119
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $75
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $72
- Round Trip Airport Transfer- From Delhi Airport to Hotel & Back to Delhi Airport: $80
- Qutub Minar Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi 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 $44Delhi $12
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
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $20
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast: $36
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $46
- Culinary Delights Of Delhi Half Day Food Tour: $48
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Delhi $13
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: $160
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port. Private Tour: $248
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
- 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: $388
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $405
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $700
- Wine private tour of Central Israel: $949
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Agra Tour From Delhi with Fatehpur Sikri & bird Sanctuary: $130
- 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $132
- 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $205
- 3 Days Private Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Triangle Tour : $147
- 6 Hours: Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $45
- All Inclusive: Same day Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi : $50
- Bharatpur Birding adventure from Delhi: $159
- Delhi : Private Day Tour Of Tajmahal And Shopping At Agra: $100
- Delhi Agra and Jaipur 5 Days Golden Triangle Tour From New Delhi: $220
- Delhi Evening City Tour with Guide: $53
- Full Day Old And New Delhi City Tour- All Inclusive : $38
- Golden Triangle Tour 3 Days: $267
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Delhi $8.67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Delhi, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Delhi 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 Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Delhi, 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 Delhi?
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 Delhi in the Summer?
Both Delhi 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 Delhi year-round.
Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in July than Delhi. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the summer, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Delhi. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 166 hours of full sun.
Delhi can become quite hot in the summer. In the summer, Haifa is cooler than Delhi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Haifa in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Delhi averages at about 31°C (88°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Delhi 31°C (88°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Delhi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Delhi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Haifa usually receives more rain than Delhi. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi during autumn. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 269 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Haifa is generally around the same temperature as Delhi. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 24°C (75°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Delhi 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Delhi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Delhi. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
Haifa receives a lot of rain in the winter. Haifa usually gets more rain in January than Delhi. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. In the winter, Haifa often gets less sunshine than Delhi. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 215 hours of full sun.
Haifa is around the same temperature as Delhi in the winter. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Delhi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Delhi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Delhi in the Spring?
Both Delhi 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 Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Haifa usually receives less rain than Delhi. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Delhi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi during spring. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 261 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Haifa is much colder than Delhi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Haifa in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Delhi averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Delhi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Delhi and Haifa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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