Which place is cheaper, Hyderabad or Phuket?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Phuket or Hyderabad?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Phuket or Hyderabad, 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 Hyderabad?
Phuket
Phuket Island is the holiday gem 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.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad, located in Southern India, is the capital of the state of Telangana. It is a city rich with history and tradition as well as booming in the technology industry, hosting the India headquarters for both Microsoft and Google. In addition to many upscale restaurants and shops, Hyderabad is also home to important historic sites and beautiful landmarks.
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 2-Week Tours in India, and The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPhuket $132Hyderabad $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Phuket is $132, while the average daily cost in Hyderabad is $54. 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 Hyderabad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPhuket $61Hyderabad $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPhuket $122Hyderabad $36
Compare Hotels in Phuket and Hyderabad
Looking for a hotel in Phuket or Hyderabad? 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 Hyderabad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Phuket $12Hyderabad $11
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)$8.95
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Taxi from Airport to Phuket Town$7.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phuket
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Phuket:
- Krabi to Island Transfer & Private Phi Phi Tour: $430
- Phuket’s Must-Do Tours with Return Private Airport Transfers: $241
- Jet Ski Island Hopping Tour with Transfers from Phuket: $233
- Phuket Airport to Koh Lanta any hotel Private transfer: $183
- ATV Bike 1 hr + ziplines 30 platforms with Roundtrip Transfer: $153
- Flying Hanuman Ziplines 42 platforms with Transfer RoundTrips: $153
- Phi Phi Khai and Bamboo Island Sunrise with Transfer from Phuket: $141
- Private Phuket Airport Transfer to Hotels: $137
- ATV Bike 1 hr+ Skyline Adventure 28 platforms with free Transfer: $128
- Morning Blue Sky Spa Package with Private Transfer: $125
- Departure Private Transfers from Phuket City to Phuket Airport HKT: $125
- Phuket Airport Transfers : Phuket Airport HKT to Phuket City in Luxury Van: $125
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad
Also for Hyderabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $69
- Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Hyderabad Round-Trip Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Phuket or Hyderabad?
Prices for flights to both Hyderabad 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 $41Hyderabad $26
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)$8.63
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.07
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$13
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Thai Noodles$2.69
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Bananas$0.75
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Pizza (for Two)$8.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phuket
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Phuket.
- Authentic Peranakan Cooking Class & Tasting Menu in Phuket: $29
- Phuket Express Thai Cooking Course with Authentic Recipes: $47
- Express Thai Cooking Class in Phuket: $50
- Vegetarian Organic Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour in Phuket: $51
- 3-Hour Authentic Thai Cooking Experience: $52
- Phuket 10+ Tastings Food Tour & Charming Old Town: $52
- Phuket Coral Island & Sunset Dinner Cruise by Catamaran Yacht: $52
- Simply Thai Cooking Experience: $55
- Authentic Thai Cooking Class by Suuko Wellness Spa: $55
- Baba Tastes Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Thai Cooking Class in Phuket: $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hyderabad
For Hyderabad, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Demonstration of Ethnic Hyderabadi Cuisine at Private Residence (Dinner): $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Phuket $46Hyderabad $14
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$27
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Scuba Diving (Two Dives)$75
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Thai Oil Massage$19
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Surfboard Rental$8.95
Tours and Activities in Phuket
Here are a few actual costs in Phuket for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (Bookable Rows 1–3)Simon Cabaret Show Tickets in Patong Phuket: $24
- 1 Day Phuket Sightseeing Tour Without Shopping: $33
- 1 Hour Phuket ATV on Tour + Big Buddha: $39
- 1-Hour Quad Bike ATV Ride – Ultimate Adventure: $58
- 12 Islands Overnight Tour: $199
- 2 Days 1 Night Surin Islands Snorkeling Tour from Phuket: $229
- 2 Hours ATV Riding in Phuket (Popular Tour): $98
- 3 Hour Zipline Adventure Park Experience: 65 Platforms: $104
- 3 Khai Islands Tour- Snorkel, Swim & Relax (Half or Full Day): $33
- 3-Dive Discover Scuba Diving Tour in Phuket for Beginners: $153
- 4 Element Day with Zipline Adventure Expedition: $76
- 4 Hours Jet Ski Experience Hopping To 9 Islands in Phuket: $255
Tours and Activities in Hyderabad
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hyderabad.
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal and Agra City Day Tour (All Inclusive): $4.51
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Hyderabad 2 Hour Guided Evening Walking Tour: $21
- Hyderabad Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour): $21
- Flavors of Hyderabad Guided Food Walking Tour: $32
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour w/ Elephant Conservation: $35
- Cult Immersions 1 -Charminar Historical Walking Tour 3 hrs: $40
- Old City Walking Tour, Captivates 400+ Years History: $44
- Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Hyderabad: $45
- Cult Immersions 3 - Golkonda Fort & Qutb Shahi Tombs Tour 4 hrs: $50
- Evening Street Food Tasting with Guided Old City Tour: $50
- A Private Full-Day Guided City Tour with Ethnic Lunch: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPhuket $6.95Hyderabad $9.74
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)$5.97
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Beer$2.54
Sample the Local Flavors in Phuket
Also in Phuket, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Rooftop, Bars, GoGo & 3 Clubs with Shots: $17
- Chalong Bay Rum Distillery Experience: $40
- Phuket Real City Tour with Rum Cocktail Distillery: $85
- Half Day Rum Distillery Tour & Sunset Viewpoint: $95
- Phuket Sightseeing Tour with Rum Distillery: $107
- Big Buddha & The Distillery Phuket: $131
- Phuket Rum Distillery Cocktail Workshop And Wat Chalong Temple: $172
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Phuket and Hyderabad, we can see that Phuket is more expensive. And not only is Hyderabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hyderabad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Phuket Expensive? and Is Hyderabad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Phuket or Hyderabad?
Hyderabad has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Phuket. When comparing the sizes of Phuket and Hyderabad, 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.