Which place is cheaper, Hyderabad or Tel Aviv?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tel Aviv or Hyderabad?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Hyderabad, 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: Tel Aviv or Hyderabad?
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad, located in Southern India, is the capital of the state of Telangana. It is a city rich with history and tradition as well as booming in the technology industry, hosting the India headquarters for both Microsoft and Google. In addition to many upscale restaurants and shops, Hyderabad is also home to important historic sites and beautiful landmarks.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Israel, The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from New Delhi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTel Aviv $141Hyderabad $49
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $141, while the average daily cost in Hyderabad is $49. 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 Tel Aviv and Hyderabad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $87Hyderabad $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $174Hyderabad $42
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Hyderabad
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv or Hyderabad? 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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Hyderabad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $8.82Hyderabad $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.60
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Taxi to Airport$41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): Private Transfer to Tel Aviv: $472
- Private transfer service from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: $298
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Airport TLV to Cruise Port: $295
- Tel Aviv Prvate Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Luxury Van: $285
- Tel Aviv Airport(TLV) to Haifa city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $280
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: $247
- Private Transfer from Herzlia to Jerusalem: $247
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $239
- Haifa to Tel Aviv or (TLV) Airport Transfers (Arrival/Departure): $239
- Tel Aviv Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $225
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $225
- transfer from bengurion airport to Jerusalem : $200
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad
Also for Hyderabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 6-hours Golconda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs Tour with transfer: $97
- Downtown to Hyderabad Airport (HYD) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
- Full Day Ramoji Film City Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $115
- Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport (HYD) to Downtown hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $82
- Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport(HYD) to Downtown hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Airport Transfer to/from Hotel: $30
- Full-Day City Tour with transfers & private guide: $85
- Mumbai/Goa/Kochi/Bangalore - Private One-Way Transfer: $24
- Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $65
- US$ 40 Safe Transfer Airport To City Hotels In A Private Car Upto 3pax: $43
- VIP Hyderabad Airport Transfer: Comfort & Convenience: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Hyderabad?
Prices for flights to both Hyderabad and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $28Hyderabad $18
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$23
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$131
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$34
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Aroma Iced Coffee$3.79
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Lunch at the airport$32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Tel Aviv Food Tour: The Magic of Carmel Market: $49
- Tel Aviv Food Tour of the Carmel Market: $60
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $60
- Tel Aviv Skyline & Yaffo Guided food Tour & Shuk Hapishpishim: $90
- Private Food Tour to Carmel Market : $278
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hyderabad
For Hyderabad, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hyderabad Evening Tour with Boat Ride, Laser Show & Dinner: $97
- Private Half Day Tour: Dinner cruise, Old city shopping ride & Laser show: $175
- Cooking Demonstration of Ethnic Hyderabadi Cuisine at Private Residence (Dinner): $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tel Aviv $23Hyderabad $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$80
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Etzel museum$4.06
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony: $7.99
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Israel’s Neve Tzedek: $7.99
- All the Best of Tel Aviv Walking Tour: $162
- Best of Golan Heights Day Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $190
- Best of Jerusalem Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $119
- Best of Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem: $189
- Best of Tel Aviv a Self-Guided Audio Tour in English: $8.22
- Best of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Walking Tour - 1 Day: $150
- Bethlehem and Jericho Day Biblical Tour from Tel Aviv: $190
- Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Tel Aviv: $150
- Caesarea, Haifa And Akko Tour: $150
- Caesarea, Haifa, and Akko: Full-Day Tour: $150
Tours and Activities in Hyderabad
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hyderabad.
- Charminar Skip the line Entry Ticket: $13
- Night Walk Hyderabad (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $14
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $14
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Tour): $18
- Night Walk Hyderabad (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $18
- Spiritual Trails of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Temples Tour): $18
- Indoor Skydiving Experience: $30
- Old City Guided Walking Tour: $40
- 3-hour Hyderabad Old City Heritage Walking Tour: $40
- Old City Walking tour in Hyderabad, travel back 400 years in time: $42
- Heritage Walking Tour of Old City and Charminar: $45
- Private Half-Day Tour of Hyderabad Including Sound & Light Show: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $22Hyderabad $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour with Shots: $22
- Pub Crawl with Clubs, dance bars and free shots: $22
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $24
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $26
- Pub Crawl with 4 Stops and Free Shots: $30
- Tel Aviv Craft Beers Pub Crawl: $42
- Bar Crawl tour with local in Tel-Aviv: $150
- Wine Tour North of Israel from Tel Aviv: $959
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Hyderabad, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Hyderabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hyderabad 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv than you might in Hyderabad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Hyderabad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Hyderabad?
Hyderabad has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Tel Aviv. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv and Hyderabad, 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.