Which place is cheaper, Gujarat or Punjab?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Gujarat can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
Gujarat is a state in the western region of India characterized by its varied terrain from flatlands to sacred hilltops as well as a number of important cultural sites. It is a region significant to the history of the spiritual leader Mahatma Ghandi and has many urban centers and villages which display the area's thriving culture.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Punjab is $53, while the average daily cost in Gujarat is $24. 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 Gujarat in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gujarat:
Prices for flights to both Gujarat 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gujarat.
Here are a few actual costs in Gujarat for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Punjab and Gujarat, we can see that Punjab is more expensive. And not only is Gujarat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gujarat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gujarat 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 Punjab would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Punjab than you might in Gujarat.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Punjab Expensive? and Is Gujarat Expensive?.
Gujarat has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Punjab. When comparing the sizes of Punjab and Gujarat, 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.