Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Paphos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Paphos or Amritsar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Amritsar, 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 Amritsar?
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.
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, and The Best Photography Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPaphos €97Amritsar €50
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €97, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is €50. 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 Amritsar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Amritsar €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Amritsar €42
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Amritsar
Looking for a hotel in Paphos or Amritsar? 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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Amritsar €15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- Blue Lagoon trip with slide, music & transfer from Paphos: $32
- Blue Lagoon/Akamas: Adults Sunset with Food, Open Bar & Transfer: $82
- Cyprus & International Show Night with buffet ,open bar, transfer: $87
- Departure Transfer from Polis City to Paphos Airport PFO by Sedan: $69
- From Nicosia Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Transfer: $30
- Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $61
- 180 Minutes BBQ Cruise with food & Transfer: $42
- Choirokitia & Famagusta Guided Tour with Transfers: $43
- Night Cruise w/Dance Show, Food, Open Bar & Transfer: $68
- Ocean Vision BBQ Cruise with transfer, swim stop & food: $54
- Ocean Vision Sunset Cruise with BBQ, transfer, swim stop: $54
- Paphos:Ocean Vision BBQ Sunset Cruise with food and transfer: $42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
- Amritsar Airport Transfer: $12
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $98
- Airport/Hotel Transfer to Chandigarh Airport/Hotel: $71
- Chandigarh to Amritsar Transfer: $71
- From Amritsar Airport Transfer: $28
- Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $151
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Amritsar?
Prices for flights to both Amritsar 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
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Food Meals for one dayPaphos €38Amritsar €18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $53
- Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $54
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $22
- Flavors of Amritsar (2-Hour Guided Street Food Tour Walk): $24
- Amritsar Food Tour: $31
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Dinner: $45
- Indo-Pak Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border & Dinner: $60
- Evening Tour to Sadda Pind with Dinner: $67
- Beating Retreat Ceremony, Sadda Pind and Dinner: $71
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
- Sadda Pind With Lunch Or Dinner From Amritsar: $186
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paphos €12Amritsar €14
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cruise to Blue Lagoon from Latchi Port: $20
- Paphos/Akamas: Blue Lagoon Bus & Boat Tour with water slide: $21
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with sightseeing departing from LATCHI HARBOUR. Postcode 8840: $22
- Nafsika II Half Day Cruise Swimming to blue lagoon water slide : $24
- From Limassol Experience: $25
- Latchi to Blue Lagoon Glass Bottom+slide Boat Tour: $25
- Full day trip to Blue Lagoon Latchi Akamas with Boat cruise: $27
- Chrysoroyiatissa ,Kykkos ,Omodos Day Tour from Paphos: $27
- From Guided tour of Limassol with Rock of Aphrodite: $29
- Paphos/Akamas: Blue Lagoon Bus & Boat Tour with Water Slide: $30
- From Authentic Cyprus Guided Tour with Breakfast: $32
- Wave Dancer Boat Sunset Cruise with BBQ and Swimming: $34
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Amritsar Heritage Trails (2 Hour Guided Tour Experience): $13
- Golden Temple Guided Tour (Planet Amritsar Inc.): $17
- Cultural Walk of Amritsar (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
- Amritsar Heritage Walking Tour: $18
- Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Guided Tour: $18
- Real Village Tour Amritsar: $20
- Real Amritsar : Full Day Tour with Wagah Border and Heritage Walk: $21
- Amritsar Golden Temple Tour.: $25
- Wagah Border Ceremony Half-Day Tour: $27
- Wagha Border tour : $29
- Wagah Border Amritsar Sightseeing Taxi: $30
- Amritsar Full Day Tour (Golden Temple with Wagah Border): $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPaphos €9.98Amritsar €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- Wine tasting and winery tour at Fikardos Winery: $29
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $70
- Regional Wineries Tour with Wine Tastings: $102
- WINE TOUR from Paphos: $104
Sample the Local Flavors in Amritsar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Amritsar:
- Pub Crawl Amritsar (3 hours pub hopping tour): $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Amritsar, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Amritsar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos is in Europe and Amritsar 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 Amritsar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amritsar 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 Amritsar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paphos Expensive? and Is Amritsar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paphos or Amritsar?
Amritsar has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Paphos. When comparing the sizes of Paphos and Amritsar, 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.
When is the best time to visit Paphos or Amritsar?
Paphos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amritsar experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Paphos or Amritsar in the Summer?
Both Amritsar and Paphos are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Paphos this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Amritsar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's very hot in Amritsar this time of the year. In July, Paphos is generally cooler than Amritsar. Daily temperatures in Paphos average around 27°C (80°F), and Amritsar fluctuates around 33°C (91°F).
It's quite sunny in Amritsar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Paphos. Paphos usually receives more sunshine than Amritsar during summer. Paphos gets 388 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 215 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. In July, Paphos usually receives less rain than Amritsar. Paphos gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPaphos 27°C (80°F)Amritsar 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Amritsar in the Autumn?
Both Amritsar and Paphos during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Paphos for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amritsar year-round.
Paphos is cooler than Amritsar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Paphos averages around 21°C (70°F) in October, and Amritsar fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In Amritsar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Paphos. In the autumn, Paphos often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Amritsar. Paphos gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 252 hours of full sun.
Paphos usually gets more rain in October than Amritsar. Paphos gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPaphos 21°C (70°F)Amritsar 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Amritsar in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Paphos and Amritsar. Many visitors come to Paphos in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Amritsar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Paphos is cooler than Amritsar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Paphos in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Amritsar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Paphos usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Amritsar during winter. Paphos gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 181 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Paphos usually receives more rain than Amritsar. Paphos gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPaphos 12°C (53°F)Amritsar 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Amritsar in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Paphos as well as Amritsar. Most visitors come to Paphos for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amritsar throughout the year.
In April, Paphos is generally much colder than Amritsar. Daily temperatures in Paphos average around 17°C (62°F), and Amritsar fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Paphos this time of the year. In the spring, Paphos often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Amritsar. Paphos gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 265 hours of full sun.
Paphos usually gets less rain in April than Amritsar. Paphos gets 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPaphos 17°C (62°F)Amritsar 28°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Amritsar and Paphos
| Paphos | Amritsar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 35°C (96°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (62°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
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