Should you visit Pune or Bikaner?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pune or Bikaner, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Pune
Located in Maharashtra, Pune is the state's second largest city and cultural capital. Not only is it a hub for museums, temples, beaches, and scenic overlooks, but it also has a thriving nightlife and general atmosphere due to the student population.
Bikaner
Bikaner is located in the Rajasthan state in northwest India. This city is where the headquarters of Bikaner District and Division are located. The city was founded in 1486 by Rao Bika, and has a population of about 645,000 people.
Which city is cheaper, Bikaner or Pune?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Pune is $45, while the average daily cost in Bikaner is $43. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Pune and Bikaner in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Pune can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $20, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $40.
Travelers usually pay around $38 for a double occupancy room in Bikaner If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Pune cost around $16 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $6.40.
On average, meal and food prices in Bikaner cost around $15 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $6.00.
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Food
Meals for one day
Pune $16
Bikaner $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pune
For Pune, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family:
$56
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Traditional Mangalorean or Maharashtrian cooking class in Pune:
$72
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Market Visit and Cooking Class in Pune:
$344
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Rajasthani Cooking Class in Bikaner:
$109
Local Transportation
To get around in Pune, the average visitor spends $12 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Bikaner's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $11 per person, per day on transportation in Bikaner.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pune
Also for Pune, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Pune Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle:
$50
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Private Transfer from Pune to your Accommodation in Mumbai:
$29
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Private Transfer from Pune to Shirdi:
$44
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Private Transfer from Pune to Nashik:
$47
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Private Transfer from Pune City to Pune (PNQ) Airport:
$42
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Private Transfer from Pune (PNQ) Airport to Pune City:
$42
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Private Pune Airport - Pune City Round-Trip Transfer:
$47
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Private One way Transfer from Pune Airport to Pune Hotel:
$12
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Private Departure Transfer from Pune City to Pune Airport:
$23
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Private Arrival Transfer from Pune Airport to Pune City:
$23
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One way transfer-Pune to Nashik:
$40
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One way transfer- Pune to Shirdi:
$35
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bikaner
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bikaner:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bikaner
Also for Bikaner, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jodhpur:
$46
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Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jaisalmer:
$67
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Bikaner Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer:
$104
Is it cheaper to fly into Pune or Bikaner?
Prices for flights to both Bikaner and Pune 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.
Entertainment
In Pune, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $15 per person, per day.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Bikaner can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $13 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Pune
For Pune, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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1 day private tour of tajmahal from pune including air tickets, car, entrances:
$443
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2 day trip to Agra from Pune with air tickets:
$1,037
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2 day trip to Agra from Pune without air tickets:
$488
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2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Pune with Commercial Return Flights:
$564
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3-Day Tour to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur from Pune with one-way Commercial Flight:
$636
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3-Day Tour to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur from Pune with one-way Commercial Flight:
$632
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4-Hour Tour: Pune University Complex Cycling Private Tour:
$125
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4-Hour Tour: Small-Group Culinary Walking Tour in Pune:
$108
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Admission Ticket to Imagica Theme Park with Transportation:
$76
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Adventure tours throughout Pune city !:
$204
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Agra Taj Tour from Pune:
$292
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Ajanta & Ellora Cave 2 day Guided Tour from Pune:
$335
Tours and Activities in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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A Private Guided Tour in Bikaner:
$104
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Bikaner 2 Hour Guided Street Food Tasting Tour:
$14
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Bikaner City Tour (Pickup from Hotel):
$80
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Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Junagarh Fort & Temples and Lunch:
$79
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Gajner Palace Lake Side Stay with village experience:
$121
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Guided Sightseeing In Bikaner:
$104
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Heritage & Cultural Trails of Bikaner (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour):
$6.98
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Heritage & Cultural Trails of Bikaner (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour):
$11
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Highlights of Bikaner, Guided Half-Day Car Tour:
$49
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Horse Carriage (Tonga) Tour In The Old City Of Bikaner:
$107
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One Day Private Tour Bikaner:
$18
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Private Custom Tour: Bikaner Sightseeing with Guide:
$78
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Pune spend on average $14 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting Bikaner spend on average $11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Pune
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Pune:
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Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour):
$25
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Pune Pub Crawl:
$28
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Pune Pub Crawl:
$40
When comparing the travel costs between Pune and Bikaner, we can see that Pune is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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