Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Islamabad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Islamabad and Delhi 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.
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, specially built in the 1960's to replace the former capital, Karachi. Most of the city's population are employees of the government, though many people come from all over Pakistan to enjoy the city's peaceful atmosphere and green spaces, museums, and monuments.
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 Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Islamabad is $42, 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 Islamabad and Delhi in more detail.
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Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Islamabad.
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When comparing the travel costs between Islamabad and Delhi, we can see that Delhi is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Islamabad Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Islamabad. When comparing the sizes of Islamabad 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.
Islamabad has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Delhi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer brings many poeple to Islamabad as well as Delhi. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
Delhi can become quite hot in the summer. The heat can be very extreme in Islamabad. In the summer, Islamabad is around the same temperature as Delhi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Islamabad in July average around 32°C (90°F), and Delhi averages at about 31°C (88°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Islamabad this time of the year. In the summer, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Delhi. Islamabad gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 166 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Delhi. Islamabad receives a lot of rain in the summer. Islamabad usually gets more rain in July than Delhi. Islamabad gets 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Delhi and Islamabad are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Islamabad is generally around the same temperature as Delhi. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 26°C (80°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Delhi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi during autumn. Islamabad gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 269 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Islamabad usually receives more rain than Delhi. Islamabad gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Delhi and Islamabad during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round.
Islamabad is around the same temperature as Delhi in the winter. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Delhi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Islamabad. In the winter, Islamabad often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi. Islamabad gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 215 hours of full sun.
Islamabad usually gets more rain in January than Delhi. Islamabad gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Islamabad and Delhi. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Islamabad is around the same temperature as Delhi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Islamabad in April average around 27°C (80°F), and Delhi averages at about 29°C (84°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. Islamabad usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi during spring. Islamabad gets 258 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 261 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Delhi. Islamabad gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Islamabad | Delhi | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
May | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Jun | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
Aug | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
Sep | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |