Which place is cheaper, Seoul or Jodhpur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jodhpur or Seoul?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jodhpur and Seoul 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: Jodhpur or Seoul?
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.
Seoul
With a population of more than 11 million, Seoul is easily the largest city in South Korea. It is also the financial, political, and cultural capital of the country and has much to offer open minded travelers. It is often overlooked by travelers who instead head to Tokyo or Shanghai, but Seoul has a wide range of cultural experiences, food options, and historical sights. Seoul is a city of contrasts with ancient traditions, flashy technology, religious temples and a modern youth culture. It is also more affordable than many of the other Asian metropolis' to which it is often compared. If you're looking for an interesting and different experience that is a little off the tourist trail, Seoul can definitely offer that opportunity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, and The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJodhpur $35Seoul $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Jodhpur is $35, while the average daily cost in Seoul is $107. 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 Jodhpur and Seoul in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJodhpur $14Seoul $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJodhpur $28Seoul $108
Compare Hotels in Jodhpur and Seoul
Looking for a hotel in Jodhpur or Seoul? 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: Jodhpur Hotel Prices and Seoul Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jodhpur $6.51Seoul $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur
Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Jodhpur Hotel To Jodhpur Train Station Transfer: $7.00
- Jodhpur Station To Jodhpur Hotels Transfer: $7.00
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur Airport To Jodhpur Hotels: $7.19
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur Hotel To Jodhpur (JDH) Airport: $7.19
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur Hotel To Jodhpur Airport: $8.00
- Private Arrival Transfer: Jodhpur Airport (JDH) to Jodhpur Hotels: $8.00
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur Airport To Jodhpur Hotels: $8.00
- One Way Transfer Service From Jodhpur Airport To Hotel: $8.99
- One Way Transfer Service From Jodhpur Hotel To Airport: $8.99
- Affordable Jodhpur Airport Transfer: $15
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Rohet Garh: $21
- Airport Transfer: Jodhpur Airport (JDH) to Hotels in Jodhpur: $22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seoul
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Seoul:
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Subway Card$3.62
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Short Taxi Ride$5.07
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Metro Ride$0.98
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- Transfer Service from Gimpo Airport to Hotel City: $57
- Private Transfer l Airport to/from Seoul: $100
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport: $99
- Seoul Incheon International Airport to from Incheon Private Transfer: $85
- Seoul Airport: Private Departure Transfer from Seoul City Center: $87
- Private Transfer from Incheon Airport to Seoul up to 12 pax: $181
- Private Gimpo Airport Transfer to Seoul and Vice Versa: $95
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport 1-12 pax: $204
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport (1-5 pax): $98
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Gimpo Airport (1-12 pax): $167
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City - Gimpo Airport (1-5 pax): $80
- Private Airport Transfer: Gimpo Airport to Seoul City (1-5 pax): $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Seoul?
Prices for flights to both Seoul and Jodhpur 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 dayJodhpur $13Seoul $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- chai and pakora cooking class: $6.15
- Half Day Osian Village Safari Tour with Dinner: $11
- Experience Jodhpur Food Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $15
- Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $19
- Experience Indian Food Cooking Session At Local Family: $20
- 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home: $20
- Private Guided Cooking Workshop Experience in Jodhphur: $22
- Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
- Waking Food Tour In Jodhpur: $24
- Taste of Jodhpur (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour Experience): $24
- street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $24
- Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $25
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.34
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Waffle$0.72
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Dippin' Dots$1.45
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Chicken Fried Rice$3.98
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Chicken Stick$1.45
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.38
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Lunch Buffet$4.34
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Donut$0.72
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Mushroom Burger$3.76
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.39
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Udon & Sushi$5.07
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Fresh Burger$3.48
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.26
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.62
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Fried Rice$3.98
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Vietnamese Dinner$6.88
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$6.88
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Donut$1.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.
- Gyeongbokgung Palace : Tour, dinner and coffee: $36
- Seoul Mangwon Market Social Night Food Tour: $44
- Namdaemun Market: the Largest Traditional Market Food Tour: $46
- Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour: $47
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $53
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $54
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $57
- Sunset Walking Tour in Naksan Park with Dinner: $58
- Half Day Seoul Afternoon Food Tour and visit 3 landMarks of Seoul: $67
- Night Market Food Tour: $70
- Energizing Korean Cooking Class in a Local Home in Seoul: $71
- Night Market Food Tour: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jodhpur $12Seoul $26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Fort Entrance for Two$5.98
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Astrology Reading$4.19
Tours and Activities in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jodhpur city tour in private car with guide: $6.00
- Jodhpur Blue City Private Guided Tour: $9.28
- (JODHPUR) BLUE CITY Guided TOUR with MEHREANGARH FORT: $9.54
- walk to bluecity heritage tour: $10
- Blue City Walking Tour: $11
- jodhpur blue city walking tour with guide: $11
- Blue City Heritage Private Walking Tour With Pickup and Drop-Off: $11
- Blue City Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
- Blue City Heritage Walking Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $11
- walk to bluecity heritage tour: $12
- Bluecity Heritage walk tour: $12
- Mehrangarh Fort Tour: $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Seoul are as follows:
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Palace Tickets$5.79
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Movie Ticket$5.79
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Kimchi Museum$2.17
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- Full Day Tour Jeonju Hanok Village, Wansan Park and Gakwonsa: $72
- Private Tour Nami Island with Petite France 'and/or' The Garden of Morning Calm: $98
- 1 Day Private Full DMZ Tour in Seoul with Crystal Gondola: $220
- 2-Hour Makgeolli Tasting Experience in Seoul: $37
- 2-Hour Private Kayaking and Paddleboarding Experience in Hanriver: $30
- 2D 1N Phoenix Pyeongchang Reseot Stay + Trout Ice-Fishing Festival Tour: $144
- 3 Hour Walking Tour in Songpa Seoul: $48
- 3-Hour Self-guided Sokcho Tour with Private Transportation: $33
- 63 Aqua Planet and 63 Building Seoul Observatory Tickets: $14
- ARMY must visit BTS tour in Seoul: $55
- Activity - Mt. Bukhan Hiking Guided Tour: $150
- Afternoon Half Day Seoul City Tour, visit Queen's dorm: $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJodhpur $10Seoul $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Chunpoong Makgeolli Brewery Tour: $10
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $21
- Pub Crawl: $25
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $25
- Soju Tasting at Distillery - Story of Three Pigs: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jodhpur and Seoul, we can see that Seoul is more expensive. And not only is Jodhpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jodhpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jodhpur 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 Seoul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seoul than you might in Jodhpur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jodhpur Expensive? and Is Seoul Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jodhpur or Seoul?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Jodhpur. When comparing the sizes of Jodhpur and Seoul, 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 Jodhpur or Seoul?
Seoul has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jodhpur experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jodhpur or Seoul in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Jodhpur as well as Seoul. Jodhpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Seoul for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
The heat can be very extreme in Jodhpur. In the summer, Jodhpur is a little warmer than Seoul. Typically, the summer temperatures in Jodhpur in July average around 32°C (90°F), and Seoul averages at about 26°C (78°F).
It's quite rainy in Seoul. Jodhpur receives a lot of rain in the summer. Jodhpur usually gets less rain in July than Seoul. Jodhpur gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJodhpur 32°C (90°F)Seoul 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Seoul in the Autumn?
Both Seoul and Jodhpur are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Seoul because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Jodhpur is generally much warmer than Seoul. Daily temperatures in Jodhpur average around 28°C (82°F), and Seoul fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In October, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Seoul. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJodhpur 28°C (82°F)Seoul 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Seoul in the Winter?
Both Seoul and Jodhpur during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jodhpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Seoul this time of year.
It's quite cold in Seoul in the winter. Jodhpur is much warmer than Seoul in the winter. The daily temperature in Jodhpur averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Seoul fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
Jodhpur usually gets less rain in January than Seoul. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJodhpur 17°C (63°F)Seoul -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Seoul in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Jodhpur and Seoul. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round. Also, many travelers come to Seoul for the activities around the city.
The heat can be very extreme in Jodhpur. In the spring, Jodhpur is much warmer than Seoul. Typically, the spring temperatures in Jodhpur in April average around 31°C (88°F), and Seoul averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In April, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Seoul. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJodhpur 31°C (88°F)Seoul 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Seoul and Jodhpur
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
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