Which place is cheaper, Bangalore or Kerala?
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 Kerala or Bangalore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kerala or Bangalore, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Kerala or Bangalore?
Kerala
Palm trees, sandy beaches, and vibrant culture. You'll find all of these things in Kerala, India. Located in the south of the country, Kerala is known as one of the top ten paradises in the world.
This area is covered in a beautiful, natural ecosystem including backwaters, mountains, coconuts and spices. The heavy, yearlong rains provide lush and gorgeous vegetation, and earn the area a spot on the list of the wettest spots on earth.
Kerala is very different from the rest of India. For one, this area is the most literate and diverse area in in the country with churches, mosques, Hindu temples and even synagogues. This states' education and healthcare are far beyond the rest of the country- putting them on par with many Western areas of the world. However, even though this area is incredibly diverse and progressive, do not expect everyone to speak or understand English.
The best part is that this area is by far the safest in all of India. There is almost no incidence of tourists being cheated or taken for granted.
Bangalore
Bangalore is the capital city of the state of Karnataka, in India. It's also India's third largest city with a population of about 8.5 million. It's considered one of the most liveable cities in the country and was historically known for its many gardens and lush green spaces. Today those areas are all but gone, having given way to the growing population and sprawling metropolises. Bangalore is also the information technology hub of the country and is sometimes referred to as India's Silicon Valley.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKerala $29Bangalore $47
The average daily cost (per person) in Kerala is $29, while the average daily cost in Bangalore is $47. 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 Kerala and Bangalore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKerala $11Bangalore $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKerala $22Bangalore $36
Compare Hotels in Kerala and Bangalore
Looking for a hotel in Kerala or Bangalore? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kerala $4.41Bangalore $8.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kerala
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kerala:
- Theyyam and Kalaripayattu Show in Kochi with Transfer: $17
- Private Trivandrum Airport Transfer to City Hotels: $30
- Private Transfer:Fort Kochi to Munnar: $100
- Private Transfer: Trivandrum Airport (TRV) to Kovalam Hotels: $35
- Private Transfer: Cochin Airport (COK) to Munnar: $105
- Private Transfer: Cochin Airport (COK) to Fort Kochi/City Hotels: $20
- Private Transfer from Trivandrum to Alleppey: Travel Guide: $191
- Private Transfer from Trivandrum City to Trivandrum (TRV) Airport: $37
- Private Transfer from Trivandrum (TRV) Airport to Trivandrum City: $37
- Private Transfer from Kovalam to Alleppey: Hassle-Free Journey: $108
- Private Transfer from Cochin to Isha Foundation Coimbatore: $170
- Kovalam to Alleppey Private Transfer: $130
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore
Also for Bangalore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bangalore - private arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $58
- Bangalore Airport (BLR) Private Transfer to Bangalore City/Hotels: $32
- Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Round-Trip Transfer: $75
- Bengaluru City to Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR)- Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer: $37
- Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport (BLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bengaluru International Airport to Bangalore Hotels: $84
- Private Departure Transfer from City Hotel to Bengaluru Airport - 10PM to 6AM: $52
- Private Departure Transfer: Bangalore Hotels to Bengaluru International Airport: $75
- Vineyard Tour to Beautiful Nandi Hills including Wine Tasting & Private Transfer: $238
- Wild Life Jeep Safari Tour at Bannerghatta with Private Transfer: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Kerala or Bangalore?
Prices for flights to both Bangalore and Kerala 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 dayKerala $13Bangalore $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kerala
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kerala.
- Enjoy the best Food tour in kochi with a local !: $19
- Kerala Traditional Village Cooking Class in Munnar: $20
- Private candle light dinner: $20
- WE COOKS- Home Cooking Class in Munnar: $23
- Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala: $35
- Hands-on Authentic Keralite Cooking Class - Learn, Cook, Eat & Enjoy!: $35
- Biryani - Cooking Class in Fort Kochi: $54
- Private Traditional Home Cooking Class in Kochi with Archana: $70
- Group Kerala Cooking Demo & Home Dining Experience in Kochi: $75
- Authentic Kerala Syrian Christian Cooking Class in a Cochin Home: $79
- Tour of Kochi with Lunch: Kathakali and Dinner With Evening Tour.: $110
- Kochi Over View: Kathakali, Dinner, Pick & Drop Included Tour: $130
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pop-Up Dinner in Bangalore with Focus on Sustainable Food: $22
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $45
- Traditional Gowda Cooking Class and Meal in a Bangalore Home: $59
- Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience: $60
- Private In-Home Cooking Demonstration and Meal in Bangalore: $68
- Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local: $78
- Private Bengaluru Food Walking Tour with Dinner: $99
- Private Cooking and Dining Experience in Bengaluru: $100
- Cooking experience in Bangalore, a half day tour: $115
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kerala $8.64Bangalore $9.71
Tours and Activities in Kerala
Here are a few actual costs in Kerala for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Activity Adventure Trekking Kerala: $111
- 2 Nights Misty Munnar Sightseeing (Private Tour with Car) - Iris Holidays: $112
- 2 Nights, 3 Days Kerala Backwaters & Beaches Tour: $310
- 3-4 hours Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup from Cruise Ships: $12
- 4 Days - Munnar, Alleppey Houseboat & Kochi sightseeing: $283
- 4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car: $187
- 4 Days Private Kerala Tour -Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady with 3* Hotel: $195
- 4 Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Kochi From Cruise terminal: $14
- 4 Hours Private Village Life Experience in Kochi with Pickup: $61
- 4 nights-Budget Tour- Cochin/Munnar/Thekkady/Houseboat / Cochin: $263
- 5 Days Luxury Kerala Tour with Houseboat Experience Private Tour: $4.34
- A Private day Tour Through Alleppey, Marari, and Fort Kochi: $150
Tours and Activities in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bangalore Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $3.82
- From Delhi: Sunrise Taj Mahal, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
- Bangalore Basavanagudi Heritage Self Guided Walking Tour: $7.99
- Bangalore Heritage and Cultural Walking Tour: $12
- Food Walk Tour Bangalore: $22
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj Tour: $24
- Bangalore Private Walking Tour Tipu Sultan Fort: $30
- Bangalore Private Tour: $35
- Authentic Shopping Experience in Bangalore for Souvenirs & Gifts: $38
- Hire a guide for full day Bangalore city tour with own transport: $38
- Experience Bangalore Evening City Walk Tour and Market Visit: $43
- The story of Tipu Sultan, an immersive walking tour in Bangalore: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKerala $4.57Bangalore $8.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangalore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bangalore:
- Pub Crawl Bangalore: $35
- Bengaluru Pub Crawler - Nightlife Walking Tour: $89
- Brews of Bengaluru- Pub Crawl: $95
- Bangalore Wine Trails: Grover Zampa Vineyard & Wine Tasting: $161
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kerala and Bangalore, we can see that Bangalore is more expensive. And not only is Kerala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kerala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kerala 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 Bangalore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangalore than you might in Kerala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kerala Expensive? and Is Bangalore Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Kerala or Bangalore?
Kerala has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Bangalore. When comparing the sizes of Kerala and Bangalore, 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.
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