Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Johannesburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Johannesburg and Delhi 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.
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3 million people. Most of the population is made up of South Africa's black residents, who predominately reside in the Soweto area. There are approximately half a million white residents and 300,000 residents of other descent. Half of the population live in the Soweto area as well as the nearby suburbs.
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Johannesburg is $95, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $45. 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 Johannesburg and Delhi in more detail.
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Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Johannesburg:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Johannesburg and Delhi, we can see that Johannesburg is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Johannesburg is in Africa and Delhi 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 Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Johannesburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Johannesburg than you might in Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Johannesburg Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Johannesburg. When comparing the sizes of Johannesburg and Delhi, 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.