Which place is cheaper, New York City or Jaipur?
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 Jaipur or New York City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jaipur and New York City 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.
Where Should I go: Jaipur or New York City?
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
New York City
The most populated city in the United States, New York City, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River and encompasses both the island of Manhattan as well as the surrounding land on Long Island, most of which is known as Brooklyn. It's a cultural, culinary, theatrical, and art center that has much to offer domestic and international travelers alike. The city covers an area of 305 square miles and has a population of about 8.2 million people in the city proper with 18.7 million in the metropolitan area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Anchorage.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJaipur $20New York City $363
The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $20, while the average daily cost in New York City is $363. 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 Jaipur and New York City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJaipur $10New York City $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJaipur $20New York City $350
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and New York City
Looking for a hotel in Jaipur or New York City? 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: Jaipur Hotel Prices and New York City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jaipur $1.28New York City $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Two Night Safari Experience Ranthambore National Park &Transfers: $269
- Transfer from Jaipur to Delhi with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
- Sanganer - A Visit to an Artisan Community with Private Transfer: $105
- Samode Town Excursion- A Visit to a Unique Rajasthan town with private transfers: $204
- Round trip airport Transfer Between Jaipur & Jaipur Airport JAI: $16
- Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour From Jaipur Including Transfers: $135
- Private transfers Jaipur to Agra or Alwar drop: $43
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort: $209
- Private transfer Jaipur to Pushkar: $11
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri: $177
- Private Transfers from Jaipur Airport to any Residences to Delhi by cab: $90
- Private Transfer: Jaipur City to Ranthambore National Park India: $116
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New York City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New York City are as follows:
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Subway$4.50
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Taxi Ride$8.00
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Subway$2.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New York City
Also for New York City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- New York’s Airport (JFK) to Providence Arrival Private Transfer: $299
- Skip the line One World Observatory Private Tour with Transfers: $296
- Newark To Manhattan Private Transfer in SUV, Limousine or Van: $290
- New York J.F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Baltimore City - Arrival Private Transfer: $288
- New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Philadelphia - Arrival Private Transfer: $288
- Private Transfer from or to New York to EWR Airport or vice versa: $280
- Private SUV New York City Airport Departure Transfer: $275
- Newark Intl Airport (EWR) to Cape Liberty Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $269
- New York City Airport Arrival Transfer by Sprinter LGA JFK EWR: $260
- New York City Airport Departure Transfer by Sprinter LGA JFK EWR: $250
- Private EWR Airport transfer / New York City (One Way): $210
- Newark Airport Transfer (EWR) to New York City: $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or New York City?
Prices for flights to both New York City and Jaipur 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 dayJaipur $7.66New York City $87
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$5.79
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Soda$0.11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jaipur Street food tour: $4.02
- Food Tour in Jaipur: $14
- Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $18
- Cooking class demo with dinner: $18
- Jaipur Pink City Cooking Class: $19
- cooking class demo with dinner: $20
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals: $20
- Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family: $21
- Private Cooking Lesson for Authentic Rajasthani Cuisine: $22
- Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur: $22
- Food Tour With Guide: $22
- Indian Home Based Cooking Class by Storyboard: $23
Typical Food Prices in New York City
For New York City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Gelato$7.50
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Snacks for Two at Yankees Game$34
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Coffee$6.53
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Smoothie$6.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New York City
For New York City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- New York Union Square Sweetest Food Tour: Choose Your Own Donuts: $35
- NYC Haunted History and Ghost Tour with Pizza: $39
- Bensonhurst Food Tour: $45
- Central Park Cafe: Scenic Lunch & Dinner Experience in NYC: $50
- NYC Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour Full Portions, Great Value: $59
- Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Food Tour: Local Eats & Iconic Views: $59
- New York City's Best Pizza tour - You be the judge!: $68
- NYC: Flushing Chinatown Food Tour – Eat Like a Local: $69
- East Village Food Tour: $70
- Greenwich Village & SoHo Pizza Walk: $75
- New York Times Square Food Tour: Delicious Donuts & Sweet Treats: $75
- Brooklyn Pizza Walk: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jaipur $3.35New York City $180
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two$1.05
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- 06 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore Tiger Safari: $415
- 1 Day: Jhalana Leopard Safari+Abhaneri Step Well Tour From Jaipur: $272
- 1-Night Private Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Jaipur by Car: $148
- 2 D Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri Step Well's Tour From Jaipur: $194
- 2 Day Golden Triangle Tour to Agra and Delhi From Jaipur: $192
- 2 Day Heritage Pink City Jaipur Highlight & Sightseeing Tour: $170
- 2 Day Jaipur Private Tour + Entry Tickets: $100
- 2 Day Jaipur Tour for Authentic Experiences: $30
- 2 Day Jaipur Tour for First-Time Visitors: $27
- 2 Day Jaipur Tour with Car and Guide: $48
- 2 Days : Guided Agra Tour From Jaipur With Drop at New Delhi: $225
- 2 Days Delhi and Taj Mahal Overnight Tour from Delhi by Car: $125
Typical Entertainment Prices in New York City
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New York City's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Comedy Show Tickets$56
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City Map$8.00
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Broadway Musical$111
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Broadway Show Program$10
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Magazine$6.99
Tours and Activities in New York City
For New York City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- & Juliet on Broadway Ticket: $90
- "International Express" 7 Train Ultimate Authentic NYC Experience: $55
- 1 Day Tour to Philadelphia and Hershey's Chocolate World: $250
- 1 Hour Private Guided Tour: $50
- 1-Day New York City Tour: Liberty Cruise & One World Observatory: $168
- 1-Day New York In-Depth Tour: $130
- 1-Day New York Insider Tour: $180
- 10+ stops Central Park Pedicab Tour Customizable Landmarks: $250
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour: $100
- 2 hour Metropolitan Museum of Art Chinese Guided Tour: $103
- 2-Hour NYC Golden Hour Sunset Cruise: $38
- 2-Hour Small Group Central Park Bike Tour: $119
For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Things to do in New York City with Kids, Things to Do in Central Park in NYC, and The Best Museums in New York City.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJaipur $2.52New York City $29
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
- Pub Crawl Jaipur: $34
Sample the Local Flavors in New York City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New York City:
- Brooklyn Distillery Tour: $22
- New York Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- NYC Pub Crawl Tour: $30
- Top Shelf Distillery Tour: $33
- Wicked City Burlesque Show Admission: $33
- NYC Pub Crawl & Rooftop Clubbing Experience: $34
- NYC Pub Crawl: Midtown/Times Square VIP Access & Prof Photos: $45
- Broadway Prohibition Pub Crawl: $64
- East Village Gangster Ghost Pub Crawl: $64
- Underground Brooklyn Walking Brewery Tour: $99
- Full day Long Island Brewery Tour: $150
- Private Pub Crawl with a Local: $175
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and New York City, we can see that New York City is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jaipur is in Asia and New York City is in North America, 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 Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 New York City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New York City than you might in Jaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jaipur Expensive? and Is New York City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jaipur or New York City?
New York City has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Jaipur. When comparing the sizes of Jaipur and New York City, 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.