Which place is cheaper, Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 Kolkata (Calcutta)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Kolkata (Calcutta)? 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 Kolkata (Calcutta)?
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.
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Formerly known as Calcutta, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, India. Featuring colonial architecture, galleries, temples, and festivals, the city has flourished from its roots as an East India Company trading post in the 18th Century to a thriving metropolis. Today Kolkata is a diverse center of culture and bustling activity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, and The Best Bicycle Tours in India.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $31Kolkata (Calcutta) $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $31, while the average daily cost in Kolkata (Calcutta) is $42. 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 Kolkata (Calcutta) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Kolkata (Calcutta) $15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Kolkata (Calcutta) $30
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Kolkata (Calcutta)
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Kolkata (Calcutta)? 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 and Kolkata (Calcutta) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.37Kolkata (Calcutta) $4.53
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:
- Private Luxor Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel with Local Driver: $5.00
- Private transfer from/to Luxor train station: $5.00
- Luxury VIP Luxor Airport Transfer to Hotels&Cruises |Meet & Greet: $5.00
- Cheap trip : Private transfer from luxor railway station to your hotel: $5.13
- Private Transfer from & to Luxor Airport from Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.00
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport or vice versa: $6.00
- Luxor Airport Private Departure Transfer: $6.00
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport and Vice Versa: $6.06
- Luxor Airport or vice versa private transfer: $6.07
- Luxor Airport Private Arrival Transfer to Hotels and Nile Cruises: $6.48
- Luxor Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport or Vice Versa: $6.50
- Seamless Transfers Between Luxor Airport & Your Hotel: $6.65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kolkata (Calcutta):
- Build Your Own: custom private tour of Kolkata with transfers: $74
- Departure transfer from Hotel to Airport in Kolkata: $44
- Kolkata - Arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $43
- Kolkata Airport to Kolkata Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $33
- Path of Knowledge: A Heritage Walking Tour of Kolkata with Private Transfer: $153
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kolkata Airport: $23
- Private Transfer from Kolkata to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (CCU) Airport: $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Kolkata (Calcutta)?
Prices for flights to both Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 $16Kolkata (Calcutta) $22
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 Kolkata (Calcutta)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kolkata (Calcutta).
- Hooghly River Dinner Cruise: $39
- Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $39
- Alleyway Food Tour: $40
- Food Tour Delights of Kolkata with Aditya: $111
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.89Kolkata (Calcutta) $13
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 Kolkata (Calcutta)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kolkata (Calcutta) are as follows:
- Audio Guided Tour of Pathuriaghata – Finding the Tagores, Kolkata: $6.12
- Walking Tour of Kolkata Heritage and Food: $22
- Hello Calcutta Walk Tour: $25
- Flower Market Colors and Ganges Ghat Experience: $30
- Hooghly River Evening Cruise: $35
- Chasing The Sun Experience Kolkata's Culture: $35
- Kolkata's Flower Market - Hooghly's Flower Fest Tour: $39
- Cultural Confluence of Kolkata - Culture Kaleidoscope Tour: $39
- Magic Hour Tour: $40
- Kolkata Midtown Madness- A Street Food & Nightlife Tour: $42
- Old City Walking Tour - North Kolkata: $42
- Kolkata Private Half Day City Tour To Majestic Temples: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.96Kolkata (Calcutta) $7.33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Kolkata (Calcutta), we can see that Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 Kolkata (Calcutta) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 Kolkata (Calcutta) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Kolkata (Calcutta)?
Kolkata (Calcutta) has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Kolkata (Calcutta), 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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