Which place is cheaper, Bangalore or Luxor?
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 Luxor or Bangalore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Bangalore? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Bangalore?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Yoga Tours and Retreats in India, and The Best Luxury Tours to India.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $32Bangalore $47
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $32, 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 Luxor and Bangalore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Bangalore $17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Bangalore $34
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Bangalore
Looking for a hotel in Luxor 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.40Bangalore $8.51
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- shared Transfer : Luxor to Hurghada: $205
- private transfer one way from Luxor to Hurghada: $75
- private Transfer from Luxor airport to any hotel: $35
- luxor to Marsa Alam-or vice ( Private Transfer ): $105
- VIP Private Transfer from Luxor Airport to Hotels, Cruises: $21
- VIP Luxor Airport Private Transfer: $28
- Travel in Comfort with a Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $88
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise: $40
- Transfer from luxor to Aswan passing by Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples (Optional): $90
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada Optional Stop at Dendera Temple: $90
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $67
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $89
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
- Bangalore to Chennai Private Transfers: $135
- Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Bengaluru City to Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR)- Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer: $37
- Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru City -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $82
- Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport (BLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bengaluru International Airport to Bangalore Hotels: $84
- 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: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Bangalore?
Prices for flights to both Bangalore and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $16Bangalore $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $15
- Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $20
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Enjoy lunch or dinner al fresco at Luxor Farm: $30
- Luxor West Bank Tour: School, Church & Cooking Class: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Cooking Session with Family in Luxor with lunch: $50
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Felucca Sunset & Dinner: $55
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: $21
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $44
- Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience: $60
- Private In-Home Cooking Demonstration and Meal in Bangalore: $68
- Private Cooking Classes on a Farm in Bangalore City: $75
- Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local: $78
- Doctor led Bengaluru Food Tour Discover Authentic Local Cuisine: $91
- Private Bengaluru Food Walking Tour with Dinner: $99
- Cooking experience in Bangalore, a half day tour: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.95Bangalore $9.61
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.54
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.62
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Camel Ride for Two$1.21
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (2 nights / 3 days )Nile cruise from Luxor to aswan: $300
- (Private) Half Day Tour Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples: $13
- 1 Day tour from luxor to safaga Snorkling boat trip: $50
- 2 Day Luxor Private Tour East and West Banks: $39
- 2 Day Luxor Tour East and West Bank Highlights: $24
- 2 Day in Luxor tours: $336
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Discover Egyptian Civilization of the West Bank: $177
- 2 Days Private Guided tour King's Valley king Tut tomb Light Show: $75
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour with Lunch And Stay &Felucca ride: $249
- 2 Days Private Tour Karnak & Luxor Temples, and Luxor West bank: $101
- 2 Days Private Tour luxor: $45
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $140
Tours and Activities in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 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: $21
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj Tour: $24
- Bangalore Heritage Walking Tour through Gavipuram: $30
- Bangalore Private Tour: $35
- Authentic Shopping Experience in Bangalore for Souvenirs & Gifts: $38
- Lalbagh+Bull Temple+Tipu Palace+Market+Lunch=Bangalore City Tour: $38
- Experience Bangalore Evening City Walk Tour and Market Visit: $41
- Garden City Tour from Bengaluru: $44
- Private Walking Tour into the Oldest Local Market in Bengaluru: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.98Bangalore $7.96
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: $34
- Bangalore The original Pub crawl Tour: $50
- Pub Crawl & Nightlife Exploration in Bangalore from 8 PM to 1 AM: $75
- Bangalore Wine Trails: Grover Zampa Vineyard & Wine Tasting: $161
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Bangalore, we can see that Bangalore is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Bangalore 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 Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Bangalore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Bangalore?
Bangalore has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.