Which place is cheaper, Chandigarh or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Chandigarh?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Petra and Chandigarh can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Chandigarh?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
Chandigarh
As India's first planned city, Chandigarh is a city very distinct from the rest of the country. Much of its architecture is very modern and sits against a backdrop of the Shivalik Hills. Some of the best known attractions of Chandigarh include its rock garden, rose garden, and Sukhna Lake.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Chandigarh $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Chandigarh 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 Petra and Chandigarh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Chandigarh $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Chandigarh $36
Compare Hotels in Petra and Chandigarh
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Chandigarh? 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: Petra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Chandigarh $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chandigarh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chandigarh:
- Chandigarh to Chandigarh Airport Transfer: $16
- Chandigarh Airport Transfer: $25
- Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Manali Resorts - Arrival Transfer: $27
- One-Way Transfer: Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $36
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $37
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $39
- Chandigarh Airport IXC to Manali Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $55
- From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $64
- Delhi to Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- Private Transfer to/from Chandigarh and Amritsar: $71
- From Amritsar: Amritsar to Chandigarh Transfer: $80
- Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Chandigarh?
Prices for flights to both Chandigarh and Petra 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 dayPetra $38Chandigarh $15
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains. : $45
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Chandigarh $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
Tours and Activities in Chandigarh
Here are a few actual costs in Chandigarh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Nature Walk of Chandigarh( 2 Hours Walking Tour): $13
- Chandigarh Walking Tour : $14
- Walking Tour of Chandigarh City ( 2 Hour Guided Experience): $14
- Chandigarh Nature Trails (2 Hour Guided Walking Experience): $14
- Nature Walk of Chandigarh( 2 Hours Walking Tour): $17
- Chandigarh Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $17
- Explore Chandigarh in Nightlights (3 Hours Guided Tour): $24
- Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $25
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $25
- Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $34
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $34
- Private Taj Mahal and Agra Day Tour from Delhi by Superfast Train: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Chandigarh $8.19
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Chandigarh, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Chandigarh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chandigarh 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 Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra than you might in Chandigarh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Chandigarh Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Chandigarh?
Chandigarh has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Chandigarh, 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.
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.