Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Phuket?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Phuket or Delhi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Phuket or Delhi, 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: Phuket or Delhi?
Phuket
Phuket Island is the tourist mecca of southern Thailand. Known for its beaches and resorts, the island brings in a massive amount of travelers from all over the world, year round. Although the beaches are beautiful, Phuket has also become more westernized and tourist-oriented in recent decades, leaving many travelers to venture elsewhere to find that amazing beach with a more authentic Thai vibe. However, Phuket Island is quite large, and hidden gems can still be found.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, The Best 2-Week Tours in Thailand, The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPhuket $105Delhi $45
The average daily cost (per person) in Phuket is $105, 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 Phuket and Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPhuket $56Delhi $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPhuket $112Delhi $46
Compare Hotels in Phuket and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Phuket 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: Phuket Hotel Prices and Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Phuket $11Delhi $5.28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Phuket
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Phuket:
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Longtail Taxi (for Two)$8.18
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Taxi from Airport to Phuket Town$6.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phuket
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Phuket:
- Ziplines 28 platforms with Free Transfer RoundTrips: $70
- ATV Bike 1 hr + ziplines 30 platforms with Roundtrip Transfer : $139
- ATV Bike 1 hr+ Skyline Adventure 28 platforms with free Transfer: $116
- Airport Private Departure Transfers from Phuket: $45
- Arrival Phuket Airport Private Transfer : Hotel in Phuket: $37
- Arrival Transfer Phuket Airport HKT to Talang, Kathu or Muang: $21
- Departure Private Airport Transfer : Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport: $37
- Departure Private Transfers from Phuket City to Phuket Airport HKT: $93
- Departure Transfer : Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport (Private): $17
- Flying Hanuman Ziplines 42 platforms With Lunch & Transfer RoundTrips: $108
- Flying Hanuman Ziplining Experience in Phuket with Return Transfer: $149
- From Krabi: Phuket Transfer with Phi Phi Longtail Boat Tour: $362
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:
- Entrance Ticket to Historical Monuments of Delhi with Private Transfer: $74
- 3-Day City Tour of Old and New Delhi with Airport Transfers: $180
- 3-Days Delhi and Varanasi Tour by Express Train.Includes,Hotel Transfers.: $275
- Aerial yoga class with private transfers: $31
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar: $35
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Rishikesh: $35
- Akshardham Exhibition, Light and Water Show with Transfers: $99
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition, light and Water show With Transfers: $79
- Akshardham Temple Tour with hotel transfers : $54
- Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Delhi: $33
- Arrival and Departure transfer to Airport in Delhi : $80
- Authentic Same Day Agra Tour with Private Transfer and licensed Tour Guide: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Phuket or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi and Phuket 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 dayPhuket $22Delhi $12
Typical Food Prices in Phuket
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Phuket:
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Casual Dinner (for Two)$7.88
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.64
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$12
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Thai Noodles$2.45
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Bananas$0.68
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Pizza (for Two)$8.18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phuket
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Phuket.
- Thai Cooking Class 1.5 Hrs ( 2 Dishes Menu): $36
- Express Thai Cooking Class in Phuket: $43
- Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner: $43
- Vegetarian Organic Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour in Phuket: $52
- Flavours of the South Guided Food Tour: $52
- Coral Island & Sunset Dinner by Sailing Catamaran: $53
- Phuket Coral Island Sunset with Dinner by Catamaran Yacht: $53
- Thai Cooking Class in Phuket: $55
- Phuket Cooking Class Thai activity: $55
- Thai Cooking Class in Phuket: $55
- Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option: $55
- Organic Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour in Phuket: $55
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.Phuket $42Delhi $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Phuket
Here are a few typical costs in Phuket for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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One Day Boat Tour$25
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Scuba Diving (Two Dives)$68
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Thai Oil Massage$17
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Surfboard Rental$8.18
Tours and Activities in Phuket
Here are a few actual costs in Phuket for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Phuket Botanic Garden Admission Ticket: $3.01
- The Selfie Experience Phuket Admission Ticket: $4.14
- Phuket Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Phuket to Phi Phi Tonsai Ferry by Royal Jet Cruiser with Pickup Service: $13
- Trick Eye Museum Admission Ticket: $14
- Phang Nga Bay Skywalk at Samet Nangshe Admission Ticket: $14
- Phuket Trickeye Museum Day Admission Ticket: $15
- Baan Teelanka Upside Down House Entry Ticket: $16
- Original Discovery Tour: $17
- Old Phuket Farm Ticket - Countryside Local Life Culture: $18
- Child Ticket age 6 - 12 years old (Tourist): $18
- Simon Cabaret Show Phuket (Ticket Only): $20
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:
- Same Day Agra Tour by Gatiman Express Train With Multiple Options: $2.79
- Private Guided Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with All inclusive: $3.75
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car - All Inclusive: $3.75
- Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5* Lunch: $4.00
- Private Full-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from New Delhi: $4.30
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.59
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $4.70
- Private Same Day Skip The Line Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $4.92
- Private Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi By Car: $5.00
- Private Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi By Car: $5.00
- Private Day Tour of Taj Mahal by India's Fastest Train or Car - All Inclusive: $5.00
- Delhi Best of Monuments Half Day Tour: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPhuket $6.35Delhi $8.67
Typical Alcohol Prices in Phuket
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Phuket from other travelers:
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Cocktails (for Two)$5.46
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Beer$2.32
Sample the Local Flavors in Phuket
Also in Phuket, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- All-Night Bar Crawl with Drinks & 4 Venues: $22
- Phuket Guided Pub Crawl: $25
- Pub Crawl Tour: $25
- Phuket Real City Tour with Rum Cocktail Distillery: $77
- Big Buddha & The Distillery Phuket: $97
- Phuket Rum Distillery Cocktail Workshop And Wat Chalong Temple : $172
- Phuket Rum Distillery Cocktail Workshop & Wat Chalong Temple: $213
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Phuket and Delhi, we can see that Phuket 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 Phuket would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Phuket 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 Phuket Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Phuket or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Phuket. When comparing the sizes of Phuket and Delhi, 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 Phuket or Delhi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Phuket or Delhi in the Summer?
Both Delhi and Phuket are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Phuket throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Delhi. It's quite rainy in Phuket. In July, Phuket usually receives more rain than Delhi. Phuket gets 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Phuket. Phuket usually receives more sunshine than Delhi during summer. Phuket gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 166 hours of full sun in the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. Phuket is cooler than Delhi in the summer. The daily temperature in Phuket averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Delhi fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPhuket 28°C (82°F)Delhi 31°C (88°F)
Should I visit Phuket or Delhi in the Autumn?
Both Delhi and Phuket during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Phuket because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round.
December to March is the dry season in Phuket. June to October is the rainy season in Phuket. It rains a lot this time of the year in Phuket. Phuket usually gets more rain in October than Delhi. Phuket gets 304 mm (12 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Phuket often gets less sunshine than Delhi. Phuket gets 181 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 269 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Phuket is around the same temperature as Delhi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Phuket in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Delhi averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPhuket 27°C (81°F)Delhi 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Phuket or Delhi in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Phuket and Delhi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Phuket year-round. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to March in Phuket is the dry season. In January, Phuket usually receives more rain than Delhi. Phuket gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In Phuket, it's very sunny this time of the year. Phuket usually receives more sunshine than Delhi during winter. Phuket gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 215 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Phuket is generally much warmer than Delhi. Daily temperatures in Phuket average around 28°C (82°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPhuket 28°C (82°F)Delhi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Phuket or Delhi in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Phuket as well as Delhi. Phuket attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
June to October in Phuket is the rainy season. Phuket receives a lot of rain in the spring. Phuket usually gets more rain in April than Delhi. Phuket gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 40 mm (1.6 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 Phuket this time of the year. In the spring, Phuket often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi. Phuket gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 261 hours of full sun.
Phuket is around the same temperature as Delhi in the spring. The daily temperature in Phuket averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Delhi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPhuket 29°C (84°F)Delhi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Delhi and Phuket
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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