Which place is cheaper, Odisha (Orissa) 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 Odisha (Orissa) 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.
Formerly known as Orissa, Odisha is a state in eastern India located on the Bay of Bengal. It is best known for its many ancient Hindu temples and tribal cultures, as well as being a destination for beaches and eco-tourism due to its abundant greenery and wildlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in India, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in 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 Odisha (Orissa) 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 Islamabad and Odisha (Orissa) in more detail.
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Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Odisha (Orissa), here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Odisha (Orissa) and Islamabad 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Islamabad.
For Odisha (Orissa), here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Odisha (Orissa):
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Islamabad and Odisha (Orissa), we can see that Islamabad is more expensive. And not only is Odisha (Orissa) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Odisha (Orissa) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Odisha (Orissa) 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 Islamabad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Islamabad than you might in Odisha (Orissa).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Islamabad Expensive? and Is Odisha (Orissa) Expensive?.