A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Jaipur vs. Sydney for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jaipur or Sydney?

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 Sydney 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 Sydney?

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.

Sydney

Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.

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 Contiki Tours to Australia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia.


Which place is cheaper, Sydney or Jaipur?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $21, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $207. 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 Sydney in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jaipur $11
    Sydney $103
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jaipur $22
    Sydney $206
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and Sydney

Looking for a hotel in Jaipur or Sydney? 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.

Hotels in Jaipur


Hotels in Sydney


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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 Sydney Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jaipur $1.46
    Sydney $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur

Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • From Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Transfer to Delhi by Car: $87
  • 2-Day Jaipur City Tour visit Amber Fort, City Palace with Transfers: $164
  • Affordable transfer from Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
  • Budget Transfer from Jaipur to Udaipur with Chittorgarh visit: $100
  • Day Trip to Keoladeo Birds National Park from Jaipur With Transfer to Agra: $99
  • Delhi Airport (DEL) to Shimla Resorts-Arrival Transfer: $235
  • Exclusive Safari at Jhalana Leopard Park Including Transfers: $162
  • Exploring the Colorful Markets: Shopping tour of Jaipur with Transfers: $107
  • From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip with Transfer: $9.60
  • From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Agra: $45
  • From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Pushkar: $27
  • From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Udaipur: $90

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:


  • Taxi Ride
    $13
  • Taxi to Airport
    $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:

  • From Special Event, Festival or Conference Transfers: $661
  • Hunter Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with Transfer: $363
  • From Sydney Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $355
  • Airport Transfer from Sydney Airport to Hotels: $295
  • Private City, Harbour, and Bondi Tour with Transfer: $274
  • Private Transfer from Sydney Hotels to Airport: $255
  • Private Transfer from Sydney City Hotels to Newcastle Cruise Port: $252
  • Private Transfer - Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Cruise Port: $252
  • Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers: $251
  • Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney CBD/Downtown to Sydney Airport 1-11 people: $242
  • Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD/Downtown 1-11 people: $242
  • Featherdale Wildlife Park with Exclusive Private Transfers: $234

Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Sydney?

Prices for flights to both Sydney 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Jaipur $7.79
    Sydney $77
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:


  • Dinner
    $6.24
  • 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: $4.31
  • Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.: $9.92
  • Jaipur Home Cooking Experience with Authentic Lunch/Dinner: $14
  • Best Food Tour in Jaipur: $15
  • Feast on the Streets: Best Jaipur Food Tour: $15
  • Food Tour and Eat like Locals : $16
  • Jaipur Half-Day Evening Tour with Sunset and Dinner: $16
  • Jaipur Half-Day tour: Bazaar & Street Food Tour by Car or Tuk-Tuk: $16
  • Amber Fort Light & Sound Show with Dinner: $17
  • Cooking Class and Cultural Evening with Locals: $17
  • Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $19
  • Cooking class demo with dinner : $20

Typical Food Prices in Sydney

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:


  • Tea
    $2.62
  • Lunch Special
    $9.81
  • Food/Drink Coogie Beach
    $9.81
  • Meat Pies
    $3.27

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.

  • Vivid Festival of Light Harbor Cruise with Dinner: $36
  • City Highlights Walking Food Tour with Harbor Cruise: $45
  • Roti Making Class with 5-Course Dinner: $50
  • Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $50
  • Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet: $50
  • Foraging Food Tour Sydney Native Aussie Food: $53
  • Sydney's Little Italy Food Tour: $54
  • Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
  • Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
  • Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $60
  • Taste of Sydney Fish Market Food Tour: $64
  • Kids Cooking Classes: $64

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Jaipur $3.62
    Sydney $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur

For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Palace Entry for Two
    $1.14

Tours and Activities in Jaipur

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.

  • Private Half-Day Instagram Tour with Guide: $1.80
  • Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk: $2.00
  • Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar & City Palace Guided Tour: $2.24
  • Amber Fort Full or Half-Day Guided Tour by Car: $2.40
  • Amber Fort, Stepwell & Blind Love Temple Guided Tour: $2.40
  • Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $2.40
  • Private Guided Half Day Tour in Jaipur: $2.54
  • Private Day Tour of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort From Delhi By Car - All Inclusive: $2.63
  • Jaipur City Sightseeing Private Tour (Half/Full Day Option): $2.70
  • Private Full Day Jaipur City Tour with Pick-Up &Drop: $2.82
  • Private City Tour with Car, Guide, Tickets & Lunch: $2.85
  • Private Tour by Tuk-Tuk for Sightseeing in Jaipur: $3.20

Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney

Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Theatre Show
    $29
  • Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)
    $30
  • Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)
    $125
  • Powerhouse Museum
    $9.85

Tours and Activities in Sydney

Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Sunrise Serenity Kayak Tour of Sydney Harbour: $104
  • #1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park: $188
  • 1 Day Thredbo Snow Adventure: $113
  • 1 Day Thredbo Snow Tour From Sydney: $117
  • 1/2 day Sydney Sightseeing and Bondi Beach Tour: $45
  • 14-Day Sydney to Cairns, Fraser, Whitsundays Comfort Tour: $5,614
  • 2 Hours Running Tour in Sydney: $99
  • 3 Hours Elvis Tribute Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $53
  • 30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour: $238
  • 30-minute Private Sydney Harbour Helicopter Tour for 2: $331
  • 45-Minute Sydney Harbour Adventure Jet Boat Ride: $66
  • 45-Minute Vivid Sydney Scenic Jet Boat Cruise Tour: $40

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jaipur $2.58
    Sydney $15

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: $37
  • Jaipur Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $147

Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:


  • Wine
    $10

Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:

  • Wollongong Bar Crawl Go Out with a Gong: $15
  • Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts: $32
  • Private Wine Tasting at The Rocks: $46
  • Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting: $47
  • Marrickville Brewery Tour: $78
  • From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
  • Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $103
  • Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
  • From Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch: $145
  • From Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour: $145
  • From Hunter Valley Multi-Brewery Tour with Lunch: $149
  • Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin & Choc ex Sydney: $151


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Sydney, we can see that Sydney 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 Sydney is in Pacific, 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 Sydney would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sydney 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 Sydney Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Jaipur or Sydney?

Sydney has a larger population, and is about 62% larger than the population of Jaipur. When comparing the sizes of Jaipur and Sydney, 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.