A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Paphos vs. Agra for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Paphos or Agra?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Agra, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Paphos or Agra?

Paphos

Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.

Agra

In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.

While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.


Which place is cheaper, Agra or Paphos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Agra 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 Paphos and Agra in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Paphos 48
    Agra 13
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Paphos 96
    Agra 26
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Agra

Looking for a hotel in Paphos or Agra? 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.

Hotels in Paphos


Hotels in Agra


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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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Agra Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Paphos 12
    Agra 8.34

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:

  • Self drive boat hire Latchi + optional Paphos hotel transfers: $298
  • CO2-Offset Private Transfer Paphos Airport PFO to Nicosia City : $199
  • Private Paphos Airport Transfer via Vintage Mercedes: $179
  • Private Transfer from Paphos Airport to Limassol City: $101
  • Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $94
  • Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $86
  • CO2-Offset Private Car Transfer from Paphos Airport PFO to Polis: $80
  • Private Transfer from Paphos city hotels to Limassol Cruise Port: $58
  • Private Transfer from Paphos Airport to Paphos City: $51
  • Blue Lagoon: 3 Hours Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Paphos: $46
  • Private Airport Transfer from Hotel to Paphos Airport in a 4-seater taxi: $46
  • Blue Lagoon trip with Transfer from Paphos including 1 hour swim : $45

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    0.48

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra

Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $114
  • Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
  • Affordable transfer from Agra to Lucknow: $60
  • Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
  • Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $50
  • Agra Airport / Agra Train Station to Hotel Transfer: $8.53
  • Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
  • Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
  • Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
  • Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
  • Agra to Jaipur Transfer via Chand Bawdi & Fatehpur Sikri: $51
  • Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60

Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Agra?

Prices for flights to both Agra and Paphos 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Paphos 65
    Agra 22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.

  • Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $226

Typical Food Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:


  • Breakfast for Two
    1.74

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra

For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Cooking class with taj: $5.69
  • Old Agra Market & Street Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $15
  • Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk Ride: $17
  • Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
  • Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $20
  • Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $21
  • Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $21
  • Old City & Street Food Tour in Car, Tuk Tuk or Bike: $22
  • Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $28
  • Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
  • Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
  • Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $35

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Paphos 12
    Agra 16

Tours and Activities in Paphos

Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Blue Lagoon Adventure at Romantic Sunset from Paphos: $42
  • 100% Cyprus - Tour to Troodos mountains and villages (From Paphos) : $57
  • Afternoon 2 hour tour to Adonis waterfalls only !!!: $70
  • Akamas, Baths of Aphrodite and Blue Lagoon Day Tour from Paphos: $54
  • Atlantis Turtle Watching Cruise & Snorkelling Adventure : $42
  • Authentic Gourmet Tour with Wine and Food Tasting from Paphos: $65
  • Baths of Aphrodite, Latchi and Blue Lagoon Cruise Tour: $46
  • Blue Lagoon (Akamas) Bus & Boat Tour with Water Slide From Paphos: $44
  • Blue Lagoon (Akamas) Bus & Boat Tour with Water Slide from Paphos: $48
  • Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour : $30
  • Blue Lagoon Mediterranean One Boat Cruise from Latchi: $21
  • Blue Lagoon and Aphrodite's Baths Guided Day Tour from Paphos: $54

Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra

For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entry to the Red Fort for Two
    5.80
  • Taj Mahal for Two
    14

Tours and Activities in Agra

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.

  • Taj Mahal and Agra Private Guided Tour from Delhi by AC Car: $2.00
  • Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Optional Add-ons: $2.20
  • Taj Mahal Tour Fast-Track Entry with Tickets: $2.23
  • Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line: $2.25
  • Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Breakfast: $2.28
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise , Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour: $2.28
  • Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by Car from Delhi: $2.28
  • Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-the-Line Tour with Options: $2.50
  • Tajmahal skip the line : $2.50
  • Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Sunrise Private Guided Tour: $2.62
  • From Jaipur: Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour with Delhi Drop-Off: $2.66
  • Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & SOS Wildlife Sanctuary Tour: $2.73

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Paphos 9.98
    Agra 7.78

Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:

  • Afternoon Tour to Agios Neophytos Monastery with Wine Tasting: $44
  • Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $89
  • Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $138


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Agra, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos is in Europe and Agra 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 Agra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agra 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 Paphos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paphos than you might in Agra.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paphos Expensive? and Is Agra Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Paphos or Agra?

Agra has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Paphos. When comparing the sizes of Paphos and Agra, 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.