Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir or Amritsar?
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 Izmir and Amritsar. 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: Izmir or Amritsar?
Izmir
Izmir is a metropolitan city of Turkey and the second most populous city on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Most remnants of this past are gone; however, there are a few archaeological sites in addition to beaches, bustling city streets, and colorful markets.
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, and The Best Photography Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIzmir $105Amritsar $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $54. 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 Izmir and Amritsar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Amritsar $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Amritsar $46
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Amritsar
Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Amritsar? 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: Izmir Hotel Prices and Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Amritsar $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
- Izmir Airport - Kusadasi Private Transfer: $100
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Fethiye-Oludeniz Hotels: $230
- Balikesir Airport Transfers to Balikesir Ayvalik Hotels: $93
- Bodrum Airport Luxury Private Minivan By Meet Transfer : $42
- Bodrum Akyaka Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $147
- Canakkale Airport Transfers to Lapseki Hotels: $87
- Cesme-Alacati Transfer: $66
- Dalaman Airport Transfer Vip & Private : $57
- Ephesus Guided Tour From Izmir With Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $130
- Fethiye-Oludeniz Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $241
- From Izmir Airport: One-way Private Transfer to Alacati: $97
- From Izmir Airport: One-way Private Transfer to Kusadasi: $88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
- Amritsar Airport Transfer: $12
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $98
- Airport/Hotel Transfer to Chandigarh Airport/Hotel: $71
- Chandigarh to Amritsar Transfer: $71
- From Amritsar Airport Transfer: $28
- Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $151
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Amritsar?
Prices for flights to both Amritsar and Izmir 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 dayIzmir $24Amritsar $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $22
- Flavors of Amritsar (2-Hour Guided Street Food Tour Walk): $24
- Amritsar Food Tour: $31
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Dinner: $45
- Indo-Pak Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border & Dinner: $60
- Evening Tour to Sadda Pind with Dinner: $67
- Beating Retreat Ceremony, Sadda Pind and Dinner: $71
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
- Sadda Pind With Lunch Or Dinner From Amritsar: $186
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Izmir $21Amritsar $15
Tours and Activities in Izmir
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Turkey : $3.16
- Quick Tour, Essentials of Izmir With Audio Guide: $6.00
- Mini Group Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour (Max. 10 guests): $25
- Skip Line Private Ephesus- Temple Of Artemis-Virgin Mary Tour: $32
- Half-Day Izmir City Tour: $55
- Ephesus Tour: $56
- Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House from Izmir Hotels , Airport ,Cruise Port: $69
- Deluxe Ephesus with Terrace Houses tour from Izmir Hotel , Cruise Ports, Airport: $69
- Izmir City Tour: $70
- Best Seller Private Ephesus Tour for Cruisers : $70
- Small Group Ephesus Tour: $71
- Izmir City Tour : $71
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Amritsar Heritage Trails (2 Hour Guided Tour Experience): $13
- Golden Temple Guided Tour (Planet Amritsar Inc.): $17
- Cultural Walk of Amritsar (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
- Amritsar Heritage Walking Tour: $18
- Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Guided Tour: $18
- Real Village Tour Amritsar: $20
- Real Amritsar : Full Day Tour with Wagah Border and Heritage Walk: $21
- Amritsar Golden Temple Tour.: $25
- Wagah Border Ceremony Half-Day Tour: $27
- Wagha Border tour : $29
- Wagah Border Amritsar Sightseeing Taxi: $30
- Amritsar Full Day Tour (Golden Temple with Wagah Border): $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $8.87Amritsar $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Izmir
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
- Wine Tasting Tour at Two Wineries in Urla Turkey: $98
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Mother's Mary House and visit to old village Sirince with wine tasting: $152
Sample the Local Flavors in Amritsar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Amritsar:
- Pub Crawl Amritsar (3 hours pub hopping tour): $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Amritsar, we can see that Izmir is more expensive. And not only is Amritsar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Izmir is in Europe and Amritsar 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 Amritsar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amritsar 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 Izmir would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Izmir than you might in Amritsar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Izmir Expensive? and Is Amritsar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Izmir or Amritsar?
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Amritsar. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Amritsar, 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 Izmir or Amritsar?
Izmir has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amritsar experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Izmir or Amritsar in the Summer?
Both Amritsar and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Amritsar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's very hot in Amritsar this time of the year. In July, Izmir is generally cooler than Amritsar. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 28°C (82°F), and Amritsar fluctuates around 33°C (91°F).
It's quite sunny in Amritsar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Amritsar during summer. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 215 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. In July, Izmir usually receives less rain than Amritsar. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIzmir 28°C (82°F)Amritsar 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Amritsar in the Autumn?
Both Amritsar and Izmir during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amritsar year-round.
Izmir is cooler than Amritsar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Amritsar fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In Amritsar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Izmir. In the autumn, Izmir often gets less sunshine than Amritsar. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 252 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets more rain in October than Amritsar. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIzmir 19°C (67°F)Amritsar 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Amritsar in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Amritsar. Amritsar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Izmir is much colder than Amritsar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Izmir in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Amritsar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Izmir usually receives less sunshine than Amritsar during winter. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 181 hours of full sun in the winter.
Izmir gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Izmir usually receives more rain than Amritsar. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIzmir 9°C (48°F)Amritsar 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Amritsar in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Amritsar. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amritsar throughout the year.
In April, Izmir is generally much colder than Amritsar. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 16°C (61°F), and Amritsar fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Izmir this time of the year. In the spring, Izmir often gets less sunshine than Amritsar. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 265 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets more rain in April than Amritsar. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIzmir 16°C (61°F)Amritsar 28°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Amritsar and Izmir
| Izmir | Amritsar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 35°C (96°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
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