Which place is cheaper, Bangalore or Istanbul?
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 Istanbul or Bangalore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Istanbul or Bangalore, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Istanbul or Bangalore?
Istanbul
Istanbul is strategically located on the Bosphorus and is split between Europe and Asia. It truly is a city where east meets west. Istanbul is the cultural and financial hub of Turkey, and also the most populous city. The sites are countless and there's something for everybody, whether you're interested in art, music, food, or adventure. You can pass many days exploring both the residential and commercial pockets of this city. Much of the appeal is hidden away along back alleys or within corner shops.
Bangalore
Bangalore is the capital city of the state of Karnataka, in India. It's also India's third largest city with a population of about 8.5 million. It's considered one of the most liveable cities in the country and was historically known for its many gardens and lush green spaces. Today those areas are all but gone, having given way to the growing population and sprawling metropolises. Bangalore is also the information technology hub of the country and is sometimes referred to as India's Silicon Valley.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Yoga Tours and Retreats in India, and The Best Luxury Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIstanbul $159Bangalore $47
The average daily cost (per person) in Istanbul is $159, while the average daily cost in Bangalore is $47. 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 Istanbul and Bangalore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIstanbul $74Bangalore $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIstanbul $148Bangalore $36
Compare Hotels in Istanbul and Bangalore
Looking for a hotel in Istanbul or Bangalore? 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: Istanbul Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Istanbul $35Bangalore $8.60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Istanbul are as follows:
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Metro Cards$4.59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Istanbul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Istanbul:
- İstanbul Airport Transfer: $52
- İstanbul Airport Transfer: $87
- İstanbul Airport Transfer: $51
- istanbul airport transfer: $37
- istanbul Airport Transfer: $49
- Viaport Aquapark Ticket with Optional Hotel Transfer: $65
- Trusted Istanbul Airport Transfer to city center: $41
- Troy Full-Day Guided Tour incl. Transfer, Ferry Tickets w/Lunch: $146
- Transfer from Hotels to Airports in Istanbul by Private Eco-Sedan: $50
- Transfer Istanbul City Center to Istanbul Ataturk Airport: $28
- Sabiha Gokcen Airport transfers to Kadikoy hotels: $58
- Sabiha Gokcen Airport transfers to Besiktas hotels: $76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore
Also for Bangalore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bangalore Airport (BLR) Private Transfer to Bangalore City/Hotels: $32
- Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer: $37
- Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport (BLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Bengaluru City to Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR)- Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Private Departure Transfer from City Hotel to Bengaluru Airport - 10PM to 6AM: $52
- Bangalore - private arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $58
- Wild Life Jeep Safari Tour at Bannerghatta with Private Transfer: $71
- Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Round-Trip Transfer: $75
- Private Departure Transfer: Bangalore Hotels to Bengaluru International Airport: $75
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bengaluru International Airport to Bangalore Hotels: $84
- Vineyard Tour to Beautiful Nandi Hills including Wine Tasting & Private Transfer: $238
Is it cheaper to fly into Istanbul or Bangalore?
Prices for flights to both Bangalore and Istanbul 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 dayIstanbul $59Bangalore $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Istanbul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Istanbul.
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour: $23
- Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Optional 4 Course Dinner: $25
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Live Folk Dance & DJ Experience: $28
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show Private Table: $29
- Mega Lüfer Dinner Cruise Bosphorus and Show with Private Table: $30
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show in Istanbul: $30
- Istanbul Night Life : Bosphorus Dinner Cruise - Unlimited Drinks: $31
- Bosphorus Evening Cruise: Dinner, Live Shows & Private Table: $31
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show: $33
- Istanbul Turkish Coffee Cooking and Tasting with Locals at Home: $33
- Luxury Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkis Night Show in Istanbul: $34
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show: $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pop-Up Dinner in Bangalore with Focus on Sustainable Food: $22
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $45
- Traditional Gowda Cooking Class and Meal in a Bangalore Home: $59
- Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience: $60
- Private In-Home Cooking Demonstration and Meal in Bangalore: $68
- Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local: $78
- Private Bengaluru Food Walking Tour with Dinner: $99
- Private Cooking and Dining Experience in Bengaluru: $100
- Cooking experience in Bangalore, a half day tour: $115
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Istanbul $39Bangalore $9.71
Tours and Activities in Istanbul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Istanbul are as follows:
- "Classic Wonders" Tour: $117
- "Walk Through History: A Bespoke Istanbul Adventure": $149
- 1 Istanbul Tour: Highlights, Street Food & Hidden Pearls: $280
- 1 or 2 Day Private Istanbul Guided Tour: $72
- 1,2 or 3 DAY: Private Guided Istanbul Tour from CRUISE SHIP or HOTEL: $130
- 1-Day Best of Istanbul Private Tour with the Best Local Guides: $295
- 1-Day Private Istanbul Layover Tour: $240
- 10 Tastings of Istanbul Foodie Tour: $105
- 2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise ((MORNING TOUR)): $23
- 2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise with Audio Guide: $14
- 2 Hours Small Group Guided Bosphorus Luxury Yacht Cruise: $33
- 2-Hour Scenic Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul Throughout the Day: $12
Tours and Activities in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bangalore Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $3.82
- From Delhi: Sunrise Taj Mahal, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
- Bangalore Basavanagudi Heritage Self Guided Walking Tour: $7.99
- Bangalore Heritage and Cultural Walking Tour: $12
- Food Walk Tour Bangalore: $22
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj Tour: $24
- Bangalore Private Walking Tour Tipu Sultan Fort: $30
- Bangalore Private Tour: $35
- Authentic Shopping Experience in Bangalore for Souvenirs & Gifts: $38
- Hire a guide for full day Bangalore city tour with own transport: $38
- Experience Bangalore Evening City Walk Tour and Market Visit: $43
- The story of Tipu Sultan, an immersive walking tour in Bangalore: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIstanbul $11Bangalore $8.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Istanbul
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Istanbul:
- Istanbul Pub Crawl: Bars, Dancefloors, & Beyond: $18
- Pub Crawler VIP Entry Rooftop Bars&Clubs with Party Bus: $27
- Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience: $28
- Istanbul Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus in Sultanahmet and Taksim: $30
- Istanbul Wine Tasting at Home with Local Family: $78
- Istanbul Private Wine Tasting Tour Through 3 City Wineries: $209
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangalore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bangalore:
- Pub Crawl Bangalore: $35
- Bengaluru Pub Crawler - Nightlife Walking Tour: $89
- Brews of Bengaluru- Pub Crawl: $95
- Bangalore Wine Trails: Grover Zampa Vineyard & Wine Tasting: $161
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Istanbul and Bangalore, we can see that Istanbul is more expensive. And not only is Bangalore much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Istanbul is in Europe and Bangalore 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 Bangalore would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangalore 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 Istanbul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Istanbul than you might in Bangalore.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Istanbul Expensive? and Is Bangalore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Istanbul or Bangalore?
Istanbul has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Bangalore. When comparing the sizes of Istanbul and Bangalore, 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.