Which place is cheaper, Pushkar 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 Pushkar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Phuket or Pushkar, 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 Pushkar?
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.
Pushkar
Pushkar is a city located in the state of Rajasthan, India. The city is considered a holy one; it's famous for its Brahma temple. It is also known for its ghats, its lake, and bazaar. Brahma is one part of the holy Hindu trinity and is known sit on a lotus flower (which is what 'Pushkar' translates to). In Hindu religion, Brahma is believed to be the creator of this world and Pushkar is the most important temple.
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 Sightseeing Tours in India, and The Best Cultural Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPhuket $134Pushkar $31
The average daily cost (per person) in Phuket is $134, while the average daily cost in Pushkar is $31. 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 Pushkar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPhuket $62Pushkar $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPhuket $124Pushkar $22
Compare Hotels in Phuket and Pushkar
Looking for a hotel in Phuket or Pushkar? 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 Pushkar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Phuket $12Pushkar $4.33
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)$9.08
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Taxi from Airport to Phuket Town$7.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phuket
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Phuket:
- Phuket Airport (HKT) Departure Transfer from Phuket Hotels (Shared or Private): $11
- Phuket Airport (HKT) Arrival Transfer to Phuket Hotels (Shared or Private): $11
- Phuket Airport Private Transfer To or From All Phuket Hotels: $13
- One-Way to/from Phi Phi Premium Ferry Transfer: $14
- HKT Airport Private Transfer to/from Whole Phuket: $14
- Phuket Airport Transfer (SHA Plus): $15
- Private Airport Transfer to/from Phuket Airport(HKT): $15
- Phuket Private Transfer from/to Phuket Airport HKT (one way): $16
- Private Phuket Airport Transfer to Hotel and Vice Versa: $16
- One-Way Ferry Transfer to/from Koh Phi Phi: $17
- One Way Cruise Transfer from Phuket to Phi Phi – Multiple Classes: $17
- (Privet)Phuket Transfer: $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pushkar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pushkar:
- Jaipur: Private Transfer to Jodhpur with Pushkar tour: $62
- Jodhpur :Private Transfer to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Pushkar: $47
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Agra In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jaipur In AC Vehicle: $45
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jodhpur In AC Vehicle: $71
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Mount Abu In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To New Delhi In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Ranthambore In AC Vehicle: $117
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Udaipur In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private Transfer from Pushkar to Jaipur: $37
- Private Transfers Pushkar To Udaipur Drop: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Phuket or Pushkar?
Prices for flights to both Pushkar 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 $42Pushkar $16
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)$8.75
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.14
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$13
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Thai Noodles$2.72
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Bananas$0.76
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Pizza (for Two)$9.08
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phuket
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Phuket.
- One Day Experience Cooking at Phuket Patong Thailand: $28
- Pum Thai Express Cooking Experience with Recipe Book: $36
- Siam Niramit Show with Optional Dinner: $46
- Old Town Food Tour | Travstore OG F.A.T: $50
- Siam Niramit Ticket with Round Transfer and Dinner: $50
- Elephant Experience with Lunch or Dinner and Pickup: $51
- Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner: $51
- Phuket 10+ Tastings Food Tour & Charming Old Town: $52
- Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Phuket with Dinner at Promthep Cape: $52
- Phuket Express Thai Cooking Course with Authentic Recipes: $53
- Phuket Coral Island & Sunset Dinner Cruise by Catamaran Yacht: $54
- Halal Phuket Thai Cooking Class: Fresh Market Tour by Locals: $55
Typical Food Prices in Pushkar
Some typical examples of dining costs in Pushkar are as follows:
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Lunch$2.09
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pushkar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Pushkar.
- Traditional Rajasthani Cooking Class with Local Family in Pushkar: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Phuket $47Pushkar $7.18
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)$76
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Thai Oil Massage$19
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Surfboard Rental$9.08
Tours and Activities in Phuket
Here are a few actual costs in Phuket for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Phuket Self Guided Island Tour: $3.55
- Phuket Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Oto Indoor Play Park Entrance Ticket in Phuket: $7.80
- Rock Beach Swing Phuket Scenic Photo Spot Ticket: $14
- Phuket Tour with Wat Chalong, Karon View Point, Old Town: $15
- Rock Beach Swing Entry Ticket: $15
- Half Day Phuket City tour + Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off: $16
- Phuket City Tour & Scenic Viewpoints / Night Market: $17
- Ultimate Virtual Reality Gaming Park Ticket at VAR Live in Phuket: $18
- Phuket Old Town: Authentic Thai Costume Cultural Experience: $18
- Rock Beach Swing Ticket with Karon Viewpoint in Phuket: $18
- Phuket Bird Park Admission Ticket: $18
Tours and Activities in Pushkar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Pushkar are as follows:
- Walking Sightseeing Tour - The Shine Pushkar: $5.35
- Spiritual City Walking Tour-THE Pushkar Route: $6.76
- Temples Walk around 52 Ghats ( Spiritual Tour )-The Pushkar Route: $7.00
- Afternoon Walk Tour with Sunset & Fire Ritual -The Pushkar Route: $7.00
- Evening Walking tour with Fire Ceremony - The Pushkar Route: $8.00
- Private Historical Walking Tour in Nasiyan Jain Temple: $8.59
- Cultural Walk of Pushkar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
- Experience Private Food And Culture Walk-The Pushkar Route: $15
- Pushkar 2 Hour Walking Tour with Guide: $15
- Private Tour Guide Pushkar: $18
- Food Walk Tour Pushkar (2 hours guided food tasting walk): $22
- Private tours in car, city tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPhuket $7.05Pushkar $5.84
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)$6.05
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Beer$2.57
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: $15
- Bar Crawl Tour: $29
- Cocktail Workshop with Distillery Visit & Tasting: $39
- Chalong Bay Rum Distillery Experience: $40
- Chalong Bay Rum Distillery Experience and Lunch: $53
- Phuket Real City Tour with Rum Cocktail Distillery: $87
- Big Buddha & The Distillery Phuket: $134
- Phuket Rum Distillery Cocktail Workshop And Wat Chalong Temple: $172
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Phuket and Pushkar, we can see that Phuket is more expensive. And not only is Pushkar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pushkar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pushkar 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 Pushkar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Phuket Expensive? and Is Pushkar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Phuket or Pushkar?
Phuket has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Pushkar. When comparing the sizes of Phuket and Pushkar, 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.