Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Madhya Pradesh?
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 Madhya Pradesh or Delhi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Madhya Pradesh or Delhi? 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: Madhya Pradesh or Delhi?
Madhya Pradesh
Translating to "central region," Madhya Pradesh is a state centrally located within the plains of India. While it is not a major tourist hub, the region has plenty to showcase in regards to the history, art, religion, and culture of central India.
Delhi
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in India, The Best 2-Week Tours in India, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, and The Best Bicycle Tours in India.
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Madhya Pradesh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMadhya Pradesh $16Delhi $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Madhya Pradesh is $16, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $53. 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 Madhya Pradesh and Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMadhya Pradesh $8.12Delhi $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMadhya Pradesh $16Delhi $44
Compare Hotels in Madhya Pradesh and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Madhya Pradesh or Delhi? 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: Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Madhya Pradesh $0.89Delhi $4.64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madhya Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Madhya Pradesh:
- Private Custom Tour: Orchha Sightseeing with Guide and transfers: $96
- Private Transfer from Bhopal to Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport: $46
- Private Transfer from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport to Indore: $48
- Private Transfer from Indore to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport to Bhopal: $46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.11
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Taxi to Airport$1.82
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Subway$0.36
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Uber Cab$0.91
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.70
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Auto-rickshaw$1.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- 3-Day Fast Train Jaipur-Delhi Tour with Tickets & Transfers: $190
- 3-Days Amritsar tour from Delhi Includes Hotel,Train tickets & Transfers: $200
- Airport Arrival Transfer From Delhi Airport to Hotel in Delhi: $33
- Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Delhi Hotel: $50
- Akshardham Temple Tour Exhibition, Light & Water Show with Transfers: $99
- Akshardham Temple Tour with hotel transfers : $54
- Akshardham Tour Exhibition Light and Water show with Transfer: $99
- An Evening at the Akshardham Temple with Water Show with Private Transfer: $88
- Arrival Private Transfer Indira Gandhi Airport DEL to Delhi: $19
- Authentic Same Day Agra Tour with Private Transfer and licensed Tour Guide: $110
- Best Evening New Delhi Tour- with transfer to Hotel / Airport: $36
- Captivating Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk & Private Transfer: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Madhya Pradesh or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi and Madhya Pradesh 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 dayMadhya Pradesh $5.63Delhi $20
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Delhi Food Tour Safari - The Capital of Flavors: $8.22
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $18
- Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $28
- Food Tour in Delhi: $29
- Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi: $39
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi home (7 meal): $39
- Private Half-Day Street Food Tour in Old Delhi : $40
- Evening Food Tour: $40
- Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $42
- The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk: $43
- Delhi Private Cooking Class: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Madhya Pradesh $3.16Delhi $19
Tours and Activities in Madhya Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Madhya Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Spiritual Trails of Orchha (2 Hours Guided Temples Walking Tour): $12
- Indore Local Tour: $22
- Khajuraho Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $23
- Day Tour Of Khajuraho: $28
- Raneh waterfall Khajuraho (motorcycle tour): $29
- Gwalior to Agra Perfect day Tour Private: $37
- Private Guided Heritage and Cultural Tour in Khajuraho : $42
- Birds and Heritage: Bhoj Wetland and Bhopal City Tour: $51
- Full Day 8-hours Heritage Tour to Khajuraho Temples: $51
- Gwalior City tour with Gwalior fort, Jai Vilas palace & Holy Temples: $53
- Ujjain and Mahakaleshwar Temple Private Day Tour from Indore: $56
- Khajuraho: Customized Private Temple Tour with Hotel Pickup: $60
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$9.88
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Old and New Delhi City Tour All Inclusive from Delhi: $1.00
- Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Tour From Delhi by Car - All Inclusive : $2.60
- Delhi Temple and Spiritual Sites Private Day Tour - 6 hours: $4.04
- Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour From Delhi By Car : $4.04
- Taj Mahal & Agra Private Tour By Car with 5 Star Lunch: $4.04
- Hauz Khas Village: A Self Guided Walking Tour: $4.04
- Private Full-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from New Delhi: $4.04
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.31
- Same Day Agra Tour By Luxury Gatimaan Train From Delhi: $4.33
- New Delhi & Old Delhi Full day or Half Day Customizable Tour: $4.62
- From Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Private Tour By Car: $4.62
- Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi by Private AC Car: $4.93
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMadhya Pradesh $2.48Delhi $8.23
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Madhya Pradesh and Delhi, we can see that Delhi is more expensive. And not only is Madhya Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Madhya Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Madhya Pradesh 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 Delhi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Delhi than you might in Madhya Pradesh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Madhya Pradesh Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
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.