Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Pai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pai or Delhi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Pai and Delhi. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Pai or Delhi?
Pai
As the lush green mountains adorn the blue horizon amidst its creamy clouds, Pai, in northern Thailand, works as one of the many hubs for some of the world's most exciting cultural adventures and natural wonders. Within this small town just north of the Mae Hong Son Province, near the Myanmar border, Pai lays on the Pai River and holds a population of no more than 2,500. Despite its geographical insignificance, this town attracts a wide array of tourists. From breathtaking waterfalls to relaxing hot springs, you will find yourself astonished at how much this little city holds within its borders.
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 G Adventures Tours to Thailand, The Best 3-Day Tours from Phuket, The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPai $64Delhi $45
The average daily cost (per person) in Pai is $64, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $45. 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 Pai and Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPai $14Delhi $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPai $28Delhi $46
Compare Hotels in Pai and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Pai 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: Pai Hotel Prices and Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pai $37Delhi $5.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pai
Also for Pai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chiang Mai City to/from Pai Hotel: Private Transfer: $132
- Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer: to/from Pai Hotel: $132
- Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer: to/from Pai Hotel: $149
- Chiang Mai Private Car transfer to or from Pai(Mae Hong Son): $107
- Pa Pae Meditation: Private Car transfer to/from Chiang Mai: $70
- Transfer and Tour to Pai / Chiang Mai: $149
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$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.91
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.79
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $119
- Visit to Rail Museum or Dolls Museum with India Gate (private hotel transfers): $29
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Delhi HTL-APT (DEL): $27
- Transfer from New Delhi to Agra by Private car: $60
- Transfer from Delhi to Agra by private Car: $57
- Tour To Swaminarayan Akshardham Guide & Delhi Transfers: $37
- Taj Mahal Sunrise All Inclusive Tour with Transfers : $7.00
- Stroll through Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $119
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $75
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $72
- Round Trip Airport Transfer- From Delhi Airport to Hotel & Back to Delhi Airport: $80
- Qutub Minar Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Pai or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi and Pai 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 dayPai $21Delhi $12
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$3.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $20
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast: $36
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $46
- Culinary Delights Of Delhi Half Day Food Tour: $48
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pai $40Delhi $13
Tours and Activities in Pai
For Pai, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jungle Tipsy Tubing Experience with Shots: $6.76
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$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Agra Tour From Delhi with Fatehpur Sikri & bird Sanctuary: $130
- 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $132
- 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $205
- 3 Days Private Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Triangle Tour : $147
- 6 Hours: Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $45
- All Inclusive: Same day Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi : $50
- Bharatpur Birding adventure from Delhi: $159
- Delhi : Private Day Tour Of Tajmahal And Shopping At Agra: $100
- Delhi Agra and Jaipur 5 Days Golden Triangle Tour From New Delhi: $220
- Delhi Evening City Tour with Guide: $53
- Full Day Old And New Delhi City Tour- All Inclusive : $38
- Golden Triangle Tour 3 Days: $267
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPai $13Delhi $8.67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pai and Delhi, we can see that Pai is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Pai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pai than you might in Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pai Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Pai or Delhi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Pai or Delhi in the Summer?
Both Delhi and Pai during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Pai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round.
Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Pai. Pai usually gets more rain in July than Delhi. Pai gets 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Pai often gets less sunshine than Delhi. Pai gets 146 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 166 hours of full sun.
Delhi can become quite hot in the summer. In the summer, Pai is around the same temperature as Delhi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pai in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Delhi averages at about 31°C (88°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPai 29°C (85°F)Delhi 31°C (88°F)
Should I visit Pai or Delhi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pai and Delhi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Pai year-round. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Pai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Pai usually receives more rain than Delhi. Pai gets 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In Pai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pai usually receives less sunshine than Delhi during autumn. Pai gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 269 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pai is generally a little warmer than Delhi. Daily temperatures in Pai average around 29°C (84°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPai 29°C (84°F)Delhi 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Pai or Delhi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pai as well as Delhi. Pai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
Pai usually gets less rain in January than Delhi. Pai gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pai this time of the year. In the winter, Pai often gets more sunshine than Delhi. Pai gets 283 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 215 hours of full sun.
Pai is much warmer than Delhi in the winter. The daily temperature in Pai averages around 24°C (74°F) in January, and Delhi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPai 24°C (74°F)Delhi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Pai or Delhi in the Spring?
Both Delhi and Pai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Pai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Pai usually receives more rain than Delhi. Pai gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Delhi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pai. Pai usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi during spring. Pai gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 261 hours of full sun in the spring.
The heat can be very extreme in Pai. In the spring, Pai is around the same temperature as Delhi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pai in April average around 32°C (89°F), and Delhi averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPai 32°C (89°F)Delhi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Delhi and Pai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (74°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (83°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 32°C (89°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (86°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 256 mm (10.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (85°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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.