Which place is cheaper, Yangshuo or Jodhpur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jodhpur or Yangshuo?
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 Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo?
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.
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJodhpur $35Yangshuo $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Jodhpur is $35, while the average daily cost in Yangshuo is $72. 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 Yangshuo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJodhpur $14Yangshuo $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJodhpur $28Yangshuo $50
Compare Hotels in Jodhpur and Yangshuo
Looking for a hotel in Jodhpur or Yangshuo? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jodhpur $6.51Yangshuo $42
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:
- Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur with lunch: $249
- Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur: $201
- Private 3-Day City Tour of Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada with Transfer: $194
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Agra Via Pushkar : $157
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Delhi by a/c car: $139
- One-Way Transfer from Jodhpur to Jaipur via Pushkar With Lunch: $127
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur with Ranakpur Jain Temple: $126
- From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Jodhpur Transfer in AC Car: $120
- Private Transfer From JodhpurTo Ahmedabad: $107
- jodhpur to ranthambore one Way Transfer: $106
- From Jodhpur : Transfer To Ranthmbore: $100
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Ranthmbore: $99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
- Visit 100% primitive cave with Transfer: $97
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Longsheng hotel: $85
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Liusanjie Light Show with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Yangshuo?
Prices for flights to both Yangshuo 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 $13Yangshuo $19
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jodhpur $12Yangshuo $23
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 with Private guide and car: $120
- (JODHPUR) BLUE CITY Guided TOUR with MEHREANGARH FORT: $9.54
- 2 Days Guided Jodhpur & Udaipur Tour From Jodhpur With Hotels: $198
- 2 Days Jodhpur City Tour With Camel & Village Tour: $78
- 2 Days Jodhpur Private Tour With Camel Ride And Village Tour: $90
- 2 Days Jodhpur Private Tour With Camel Ride And Village Tour: $72
- 2 Days Safari Tour in Jawai and Jodphur: $200
- 2 Days Tour in Jodhpur, Heritage City: $83
- 2 Days in Jodhpur Heritage Tour : $74
- 3 Day Sightseeing Tour of Jodhpur & Udaipur: $229
- 3 Days Jodhpur City Tour With Village Tour & Desert Tour: $98
- 3 Days Jodhpur Private Tour: $216
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $181
- Yangshuo Helicopter Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $170
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- 1-Day Guilin City Tour with the Daxu Town and Yao Mountain from Yangshuo: $187
- 1-Day Longji Rice Terraces hiking tour from Guilin/Yangshuo hotel: $188
- 1-Day Tour: Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat and Ruyi Peak Cable Car: $149
- 2 Day - Longji Rice Terraces - Sunrise Hiking Tour: $280
- Full-day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Villages: $146
- Full/Half-Day Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Private Tour: $136
- Guilin Highlight Sightseeing Private Day City Tour: $139
- Guilin Tea plantation and Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $181
- Guilin Yangshuo Day tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Bullet Train: $212
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJodhpur $10Yangshuo $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jodhpur and Yangshuo, we can see that Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jodhpur or Yangshuo?
Jodhpur has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Jodhpur and Yangshuo, 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 Yangshuo?
Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Jodhpur and Yangshuo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round.
The heat can be very extreme in Jodhpur. In the summer, Jodhpur is around the same temperature as Yangshuo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Jodhpur in July average around 32°C (90°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 30°C (86°F).
Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the summer. Jodhpur gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Jodhpur gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJodhpur 32°C (90°F)Yangshuo 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Yangshuo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Jodhpur as well as Yangshuo. Jodhpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Jodhpur is generally a little warmer than Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Jodhpur average around 28°C (82°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Jodhpur usually gets less rain in October than Yangshuo. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJodhpur 28°C (82°F)Yangshuo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Yangshuo in the Winter?
Both Yangshuo and Jodhpur are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year.
Jodhpur is much warmer than Yangshuo in the winter. The daily temperature in Jodhpur averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In January, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJodhpur 17°C (63°F)Yangshuo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Yangshuo in the Spring?
Both Yangshuo and Jodhpur during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jodhpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Jodhpur. In the spring, Jodhpur is much warmer than Yangshuo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Jodhpur in April average around 31°C (88°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 20°C (68°F).
Yangshuo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Jodhpur usually gets less rain in April than Yangshuo. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJodhpur 31°C (88°F)Yangshuo 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Yangshuo and Jodhpur
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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