Which place is cheaper, Odisha (Orissa) or Pune?
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 Pune or Odisha (Orissa)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pune or Odisha (Orissa), 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: Pune or Odisha (Orissa)?
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.
Odisha (Orissa)
Formerly known as Orissa, Odisha is a state in eastern India located on the Bay of Bengal. It is best known for its many ancient Hindu temples and tribal cultures, as well as being a destination for beaches and eco-tourism due to its abundant greenery and wildlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Photography Tours in India, and The Best Religious Tours in India.
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Pune Prices
India PricesOdisha (Orissa) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPune $61Odisha (Orissa) $1,050
The average daily cost (per person) in Pune is $61, while the average daily cost in Odisha (Orissa) is $1,050. 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 Pune and Odisha (Orissa) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPune $21Odisha (Orissa) $472
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPune $42Odisha (Orissa) $944
Compare Hotels in Pune and Odisha (Orissa)
Looking for a hotel in Pune or Odisha (Orissa)? 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: Pune Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pune $13Odisha (Orissa) $83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pune
Also for Pune, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Simon Cabaret Show in Phuket including Return Transfer: $56
- Pune Airport Transfer: $30
- Private Transfer from Pune (PNQ) Airport to Pune City: $41
- Affordable transfer from Pune to Mumbai Airport: $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Odisha (Orissa)
Also for Odisha (Orissa), here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport to Bhubaneswar: $41
- Private Transfer from Bhubaneswar to Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Pune or Odisha (Orissa)?
Prices for flights to both Odisha (Orissa) 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayPune $29Odisha (Orissa) $388
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pune
For Pune, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pune:Food Walking Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Option: $20
- Food Walking Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Options: $21
- Guided Street Food Tour with Cultural Charms of Pune: $24
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $31
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $47
- Traditional Maharashtrian Breakfast Cooking Class: $51
- Coral Island, Promthep Cape & Sunset Dinner with Power Catamaran: $61
- Traditional Mangalorean or Maharashtrian cooking class in Pune: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pune $16Odisha (Orissa) $467
Tours and Activities in Pune
For Pune, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Private Pune Tour with Sightseeing & Hotel Pickup: $228
- 4-Hour Tour: Pune University Complex Cycling Private Tour: $139
- Best of Pune Private City Tour with Lunch and Transport.: $100
- Day Trip to Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour from Pune): $141
- Day Trip to Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani (Guided Fullday Tour): $148
- Experience Spiritual Culture in Pune with a local - 2 Hours: $14
- Food Walk Tour Pune (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Walk): $24
- Food walking tour in Pune to stimulate your taste buds: $40
- From 2-Day Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Tour: $576
- From Ajanta, Ellora Caves and Aurangabad Guided Tour: $117
- From Same Day Taj Mahal Tour with Roundtrip flights: $546
- Full Day Cultural & Heritage Pune City Tour in Private Vehicle: $64
Tours and Activities in Odisha (Orissa)
For Odisha (Orissa), here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 4 Days Private Tour in Bhubaneswar and Puri Konark: $202
- 6-hour Temples tour of Bhubaneswar including hotel pick-up & drop-off: $63
- 8-hours Full Day Tour of Bhubaneswar including Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off: $78
- All Inclusive Saranda Forest 4 Days Tour From Bhubaneswar: $250
- Best of Bhubaneswar (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $78
- Bhubaneshwar city tour in a private car with professional guide: $120
- Bhubaneswar city tour & Konark Sun Temple in private car with guide: $140
- Bhubaneswar: 3-hour Day Tour to Udayagiri-Khandagiri and Dhaula Hills : $66
- Day Trip to Konark (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Bhubaneswar): $140
- Day Trip to Puri (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Bhubaneswar): $144
- Discover Dhauli Shanti Stupa Bhubaneswar(Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $78
- Experience Beach Camping : $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPune $14Odisha (Orissa) $80
Sample the Local Flavors in Odisha (Orissa)
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Odisha (Orissa):
- Pub Crawl Bhubaneswar: $37
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pune and Odisha (Orissa), we can see that Odisha (Orissa) is more expensive. And not only is Pune much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pune would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pune 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 Odisha (Orissa) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Odisha (Orissa) than you might in Pune.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pune Expensive? and Is Odisha (Orissa) Expensive?.
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.