Which place is cheaper, Bangalore or Punjab?
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 Punjab or Bangalore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Punjab and Bangalore can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Punjab or Bangalore?
Punjab
Punjab is a state of northwestern India, its name roughly translating to "the land of five rivers." Like much of India, Punjab is thriving with culture evident in its royal palaces, historic monuments, shrines, temples, and more.
Bangalore
Bangalore is the capital city of the state of Karnataka, in India. It's also India's third largest city with a population of about 8.5 million. It's considered one of the most liveable cities in the country and was historically known for its many gardens and lush green spaces. Today those areas are all but gone, having given way to the growing population and sprawling metropolises. Bangalore is also the information technology hub of the country and is sometimes referred to as India's Silicon Valley.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in India, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, The Best Bicycle Tours in India, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India.
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Punjab Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPunjab $0.00Bangalore $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Punjab is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Bangalore is $53. 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 Punjab and Bangalore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPunjab -Bangalore $20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPunjab $0.00Bangalore $40
Compare Hotels in Punjab and Bangalore
Looking for a hotel in Punjab or Bangalore? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Punjab -Bangalore $9.59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore
Also for Bangalore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- All-Inclusive Taj Mahal and Agra Private Tour with Transfers: $550
- Vineyard Tour to Beautiful Nandi Hills including Wine Tasting & Private Transfer: $238
- From Private Transfer to Hubli Car & Driver: $213
- From Private Transfer to Chennai Car & Driver: $177
- From One-Way Transfer to Wayanad Car & Driver: $177
- From One-Way Transfer to Ooty Car & Driver: $166
- From Mysore guided day tour with transfers: $165
- From Private Transfer to Chikmagalur Car & Driver: $154
- A Private Transfer: From Chennai to Bangalore Car & Driver: $142
- Bangalore to Chennai Private Transfers: $135
- Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Round-Trip Transfer: $86
- Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru City -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $78
Is it cheaper to fly into Punjab or Bangalore?
Prices for flights to both Bangalore and Punjab 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 dayPunjab -Bangalore $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Family: $32
- Bangalore : Street Food tour and Local Market Visit.: $39
- Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience: $60
- Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local: $62
- Private In-Home Cooking Demonstration and Meal in Bangalore: $68
- Private Cooking and Dining Experience in Bengaluru: $68
- Private Indian Cooking Class and Meal in Bangalore Home: $73
- 3-Hour Private Cooking Lesson and Meal in a Bangalore Home: $74
- Private Bengaluru Food Walking Tour with Dinner: $99
- Cooking experience in Bangalore, a half day tour: $107
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Punjab -Bangalore $11
Tours and Activities in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Full-Day Bangalore City Tour: $73
- (Mysuru) Mysore Day Out - A Royal Experience Private Tour from Bangalore: $145
- 03 Nights / 04 Days, Bangalore with Ooty Hill Station Tour: $514
- 04 Days, Exclusive Bangalore and Ooty Hill Station Tour: $491
- 2 day Motorcycle tour from Bangalore to Belur, Halebid & Shravanabelagola: $288
- 4-Hour Private Photowalk Tour in Bengaluru: $79
- 8-Hour Custom Private Tour of Bengaluru: $139
- A Vijayanagara Tour through Hampi And Anegundi: $242
- Art & Craft Tour of Bangalore: $98
- Authentic Shopping Experience in Bangalore for Souvenirs & Gifts: $36
- Bandipur wildlife and Mysore experience in 2 days from Bangalore: $300
- Bangalore - Full Day Private Tour: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPunjab -Bangalore $8.97
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangalore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bangalore:
- Pub Crawl in Bengaluru - A lovely private evening experience with a local: $39
- Pub Crawl Bangalore: $39
- Pub Crawl Bangalore (3 Hours Guided Nightlife Experience): $42
- pub crawl Bangalore tours: $50
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Drinks, Games & Discounts: $50
- Brews of Bengaluru- Pub Crawl: $95
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Punjab and Bangalore, we can see that Bangalore is more expensive. And not only is Punjab much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Punjab would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Punjab 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 Bangalore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangalore than you might in Punjab.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Punjab Expensive? and Is Bangalore Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Punjab or Bangalore?
Punjab has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Bangalore. When comparing the sizes of Punjab and Bangalore, 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.