Which place is cheaper, Islamabad or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Islamabad can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, specially built in the 1960's to replace the former capital, Karachi. Most of the city's population are employees of the government, though many people come from all over Pakistan to enjoy the city's peaceful atmosphere and green spaces, museums, and monuments.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Islamabad is $41. 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 Islamabad in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Islamabad 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.
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Islamabad.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Islamabad, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Islamabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Islamabad 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 Islamabad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Islamabad 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 Islamabad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Islamabad Expensive?.
Islamabad has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Islamabad, 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.
Islamabad has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Petra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Islamabad. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Islamabad can become quite hot in the summer. The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is around the same temperature as Islamabad. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Islamabad averages at about 32°C (90°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Islamabad. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Islamabad receives 247 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Islamabad. Petra usually gets less rain in July than Islamabad. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Islamabad receives 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Islamabad and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year.
In October, Petra is generally around the same temperature as Islamabad. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Islamabad fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Islamabad. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Islamabad during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Islamabad receives 287 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Islamabad. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Islamabad receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Islamabad and Petra during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Petra is around the same temperature as Islamabad in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Islamabad fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Islamabad. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Islamabad receives 213 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets more rain in January than Islamabad. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Islamabad receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Islamabad. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round.
In the spring, Petra is around the same temperature as Islamabad. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Islamabad averages at about 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Islamabad this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Islamabad during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Islamabad receives 258 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Islamabad. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Islamabad receives 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Petra | Islamabad | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) |
May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |