Which place is cheaper, Kerala 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 Kerala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Kerala? 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 Kerala?
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.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $31Kerala $464
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $31, while the average daily cost in Kerala is $464. 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 Kerala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Kerala $256
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Kerala $512
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Kerala
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Kerala? 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 $5.37Kerala $37
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:
- 2 Day Private Return Transfer from Luxor to Aswan’s Highlights: $200
- Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $21
- Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $20
- Cairo Airport Private Transfer: $31
- Cheap trip : Private transfer from luxor railway station to your hotel: $5.13
- Day Tour from Airport to Luxor Monuments Include Lunch Transfers Entry Guide: $150
- Day Tour to East and West Bank with Transfer to Aswan or Hurghada: $105
- Departure Transfer From Hotel To Luxor Airport: $13
- Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $8.00
- Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Aswan Transfer from Luxor: $105
- Edfu and Komombo Day tour with Aswan Transfer from Luxor: $90
- Edfu and Komombo Day tour with Aswan Transfer from Luxor: $147
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kerala
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kerala:
- Affordable Trivandrum Airport Transfer: $15
- Affordable transfer from Kochi to Munnar: $40
- Airport Transfer: Cochin Port Cruise Terminal to Cochin International Airport: $35
- Airport to Hotel Transfers Kochi: $53
- Athirappilly Waterfalls Day Trip from Kochi with Transfers: $67
- Cochin - private arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $25
- Cochin - private departure transfer from hotel to airport: $39
- Cochin to Vagamon Transfer: $80
- Kochi Airport Transfers : Budget Sedan and SUV Cabs: $18
- Kochi Taxi Service and Airport Transfers: $11
- Kochi: Kathakali, Theyyam & Kalaripayattu Show with Transfers: $11
- Kovalam to Alleppey Private Transfer: $130
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Kerala?
Prices for flights to both Kerala 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 $16Kerala $165
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $10
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $15
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Sunset Dinner at a Traditional Egyptian House of Luxor: $45
- 3-Hour Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $50
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Felucca Sunset & Dinner: $55
- Open-Air Farm Luxor Lunch or Dinner Experience in a Green: $60
- Felucca at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Romantic Nile-View Dinner: $75
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.89Kerala $78
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$2.60
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Camel Ride for Two$1.20
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahabiya Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan: $5.00
- Private Tour Shopping in Luxor City: $6.00
- Luxor Day Tour: Explore Valley of Kings,Queens, Hatshepsut Temple: $8.00
- Luxor Half Day Tour : Karnak & Luxor Temples: $8.00
- Luxor Half Day tour: valley of the kings and Hatshepsut & Memnon: $8.00
- Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment: $8.00
- Private Tour: Medinet Habu,Valley of the Queens & Deir el-Medina: $8.49
- Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings& Medinat Habu& Hatshepsu: $8.90
- Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut: $8.90
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show Experience in Luxor: $9.00
- Half Day Tour: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple & Mamnon: $9.00
- VIP Private Nile Motorboat Experience in Luxor: $9.00
Tours and Activities in Kerala
Here are a few actual costs in Kerala for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 5 Days Luxury Kerala Tour with Houseboat Experience Private Tour: $4.34
- Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour: $6.95
- Fort Kochi Local Sightseeing Tour: $9.00
- Half-Day Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Fort Kochi: $9.32
- Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise: $9.50
- Fort Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour: $9.77
- Authentic Tuk Tuk Heritage Tour of Kochi with Local Guide: $9.77
- Medium Hard Trekking (munnar valley Trekking & Tours ): $9.78
- Fort Kochi Tuk Tuk Tour: $11
- Half day trekking (munnar valley Trekking & Tours ): $11
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Trivandrum 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour: $11
- Kochi Tuk-Tuk Private Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.96Kerala $73
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Kerala, we can see that Kerala 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 Kerala 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 Kerala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kerala 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 Kerala Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Luxor or Kerala?
Kerala has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Kerala, 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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