Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tallinn or Delhi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Delhi, 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: Tallinn or Delhi?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTallinn €95Delhi €41
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, while the average daily cost in Delhi is €41. 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 Tallinn and Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Delhi €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Delhi €44
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Delhi? 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Delhi €4.91
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn City by minibus: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Car : $91
- Arrival private transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Van: $41
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn Airport or Port by Luxury Car: $91
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn TLL Airport by Luxury Van: $41
- From Helicopter transfer to Helsinki: $2,664
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport(TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port: $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $16
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $44
- Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $33
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $118
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride€0.11
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Taxi to Airport€1.78
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Subway€0.36
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Uber Cab€0.89
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Delhi Metro Smart Card€1.67
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Auto-rickshaw€1.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $119
- Visit to Rail Museum or Dolls Museum with India Gate (private hotel transfers): $29
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Delhi HTL-APT (DEL): $27
- Transfer from New Delhi to Agra by Private car: $60
- Transfer from Delhi to Agra by private Car: $57
- Tour To Swaminarayan Akshardham Guide & Delhi Transfers: $37
- Taj Mahal Sunrise All Inclusive Tour with Transfers : $7.00
- Stroll through Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $119
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $75
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $72
- Round Trip Airport Transfer- From Delhi Airport to Hotel & Back to Delhi Airport: $80
- Qutub Minar Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi and Tallinn 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 dayTallinn €36Delhi €11
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two€7.68
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Dessert€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (2-course meal): $56
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $64
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
- Tallinn Food Tour: $116
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $137
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds€3.26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $20
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast: $36
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $46
- Culinary Delights Of Delhi Half Day Food Tour: $48
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn €5.63Delhi €12
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Tallinn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $7.00
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.60
- Tales of Reval Smartphone App Self-Guided GPS Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $14
- Terrific Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self-Guided Tour to Most Instagrammable Places in Tallinn: $15
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort€9.69
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Agra Tour From Delhi with Fatehpur Sikri & bird Sanctuary: $130
- 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $132
- 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $205
- 3 Days Private Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Triangle Tour : $147
- 6 Hours: Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $45
- All Inclusive: Same day Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi : $50
- Bharatpur Birding adventure from Delhi: $159
- Delhi : Private Day Tour Of Tajmahal And Shopping At Agra: $100
- Delhi Agra and Jaipur 5 Days Golden Triangle Tour From New Delhi: $220
- Delhi Evening City Tour with Guide: $53
- Full Day Old And New Delhi City Tour- All Inclusive : $38
- Golden Triangle Tour 3 Days: $267
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Delhi €8.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl Tallinn: $22
- Tallinn Pub Crawl (Ex The Epic Bar Crawl): $27
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drinks, Local Guide: $42
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $72
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $124
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Delhi, we can see that Tallinn is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn is in Europe and Delhi is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn than you might in Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tallinn Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn and Delhi, 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.
When is the best time to visit Tallinn or Delhi?
Tallinn has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Delhi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tallinn or Delhi in the Summer?
Both Delhi and Tallinn during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round.
The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. Tallinn is much colder than Delhi in the summer. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Delhi fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).
It's quite sunny in Tallinn. In the summer, Tallinn often gets more sunshine than Delhi. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 166 hours of full sun.
Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Tallinn usually gets less rain in July than Delhi. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Delhi 31°C (88°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Delhi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Delhi. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Tallinn is much colder than Delhi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tallinn in October average around 7°C (44°F), and Delhi averages at about 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Delhi during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 269 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Delhi. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Delhi 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Delhi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Delhi. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tallinn. In January, Tallinn is generally much colder than Delhi. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around -5°C (22°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. In the winter, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Delhi. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 215 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in January than Delhi. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Delhi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Delhi in the Spring?
Both Delhi and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the spring for the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Tallinn can get quite cold in the spring. Tallinn is much colder than Delhi in the spring. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 4°C (39°F) in April, and Delhi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
It's quite sunny in Delhi. Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Delhi during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 261 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Delhi. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Delhi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Delhi and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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