Which place is cheaper, Jaisalmer or Haifa?
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 Haifa or Jaisalmer?
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 Jaisalmer. 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 Jaisalmer?
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.
Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is located in western part of the Rajasthan state of India. The city is known as the "Golden City" for its Sonar Qila, or 'Golden Fort'. This fort is different than other forts in India in that it is a living fort, meaning that it contains many hotels, homes, and shops for locals and visitors. The city is very close to the Thar Desert, to which excursions can be made.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best 2-Week Tours in India, and The Best Bicycle Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $161Jaisalmer $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $161, while the average daily cost in Jaisalmer is $46. 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 Jaisalmer in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $77Jaisalmer $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $154Jaisalmer $26
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Jaisalmer
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Jaisalmer? 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 Jaisalmer Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $5.11Jaisalmer $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfers to / from Hotel: $363
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaisalmer
Also for Jaisalmer, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer From Jaisalmer To Udaipur Via Ranakpur Jain Temple: $90
- Private transfer from Jaisalmer to Bikaner: $120
- Private Transfer from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur: $37
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer To Pushkar: $85
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer To Jodhpur Via Osian Temple : $45
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer To Jaipur: $117
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer To Delhi: $197
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer To Bikaner: $65
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer To Ahmedabad: $117
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer Hotel to Jaisalmer Airport: $12
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer Hotel To Jaisalmer Airport: $10
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer Hotel To Jaisalmer Airport: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Jaisalmer?
Prices for flights to both Jaisalmer 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 $80Jaisalmer $23
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$28
Typical Food Prices in Jaisalmer
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaisalmer:
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Dinner$4.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaisalmer
For Jaisalmer, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jaisalmer Food Tour: Taste the Flavors of the Golden City!: $14
- Half Day Camel Safari Sunset with Dinner by Wanderlust: $24
- Jaisalmer Heritage & Cultural Walking & Street Food Tour: $30
- Desert camel safari with dinner in osian hotel pick and drop: $30
- Half Day Camel Safari Sunset with Dinner Tour (Non Touristic): $30
- Peaceful Non -Touristic Sunset Camel Safari With Dinner : $35
- Pleasant Sunset Safari With Dinner On Dunes (From 2:00 PM to Approx. 10:00 PM): $35
- Sunset Safari With Dinner: $37
- Experience Camel Safari With Folk Dance & Dinner: $37
- Half Day Desert Safari with Camel ride & dinner: $41
- jeep and camel ride with cultural show and dinner in desert: $43
- camel, jeep ride. dinner, breakfast, night in desert.: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.90Jaisalmer $12
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $285
- Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Tour / From Jerusalem: $150
- Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Tour / From Tel-Aviv: $150
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $692
- From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Guided Tour: $1,300
- From Tel Aviv: Northern Israel Coast Private Tour: $999
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $415
- Haifa Private Tour: $159
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $433
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaisalmer
For Jaisalmer, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sam Sand Dunes for Two$3.55
Tours and Activities in Jaisalmer
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaisalmer.
- Private Full-Day Tour of Jaisalmer with Guide: $32
- 1 Night Desert Experience Sleeping Under Star Near Jodhpur: $55
- 2 Days Non-Touristic Overnight Thar Desert Camel Safari Tour: $30
- 2 Days Sharing Group Non Touristic Camel & Desert Safari: $37
- 2 Days-1 Night Camel Tour: $104
- 2 Night 3 Day Jaisalmer Tour with Non-Touristic Camel Safari: $124
- 2-Night Desert Experience with Luxury Camp from Jaisalmer: $209
- 3 Days Jaisalmer Private Tour: $180
- 3 Days Jaisalmer Tour From Jodhpur: $270
- 3 Days Private Jaisalmer Tour: $180
- 3 days Jaisalmer Private Tour with Desert Safari, Sightseeing and Accommodation: $199
- 4 - Days Jaisalmer Sightseeing Tour: $165
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $14Jaisalmer $9.12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Jaisalmer, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Jaisalmer much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Jaisalmer 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 Jaisalmer would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaisalmer 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 Jaisalmer.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Jaisalmer Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Jaisalmer?
Haifa has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Jaisalmer. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Jaisalmer, 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.