Should you visit Udaipur or Kolkata (Calcutta)?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Udaipur and Kolkata (Calcutta). We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Udaipur
Udaipur, also known as the "Venice of the East," is becoming increasingly popular as an Indian wedding destination as well as with travelers searching for a romantic and picturesque city, rich with history, scenic areas, and palaces.
The "City of Lakes" is located in south of Rajasthan. There are a total of ten lakes in the lake system, which are connected and sustain water for drinking, irrigation and industrial use, which contributes to another reason for Udaipur's booming tourism: alcohol.
Udaipur has ideal climate and available water to support a liquor plant while a number of other Indian states ban the consumption of liquor altogether. Many local tourists, such as those from the neighboring dry state of Gujarat on the west, visit Udaipur specifically for this reason, especially considering that Gujarati alcohol prices are much higher and liquor must be purchased through the black market. It's no wonder why Udaipur is the destination for celebrations and vacation.
Udaipur has tropical weather and three main seasons, which are summer, monsoon, and winter. Winter, which takes place between September to March, is the most pleasant time to visit for sunny and warm days and cool nights.
Udaipur was also made famous in the James Bond film Octopussy. Several local hotels show the film nightly.
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Formerly known as Calcutta, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, India. Featuring colonial architecture, galleries, temples, and festivals, the city has flourished from its roots as an East India Company trading post in the 18th Century to a thriving metropolis. Today Kolkata is a diverse center of culture and bustling activity.
Which city is cheaper, Kolkata (Calcutta) or Udaipur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Udaipur is $30, while the average daily cost in Kolkata (Calcutta) is $34. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Udaipur and Kolkata (Calcutta) in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $28 for a double occupancy room in Udaipur.
A hotel room in Kolkata (Calcutta) is about $30 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Udaipur cost around $9.71 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $3.88.
Kolkata (Calcutta) food costs typically run travelers around $14 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Udaipur $9.71
Kolkata (Calcutta) $14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Udaipur.
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Experience Indian Food: IN-PERSON & optional virtual cooking class on Zoom:
$4.90
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Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class Experience in Udaipur:
$7.00
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Local Uttrakhand Cuisine Cooking Class in Rishikesh:
$9.89
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Durga Cooking Class:
$11
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Udaipur Food Tour:
$12
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Authentic Indian Tea Brewing and Paratha Cooking Private Online Class:
$15
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Hyderabad Street Food Tour:
$16
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Wagah Beating Retreat Border Ceremony (with Dinner) in Amritsar:
$16
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Authentic Maharashtrian Cuisine Private Virtual Cooking Class from Mumbai:
$18
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Mandovi River Dinner Cruise in Goa:
$19
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Cooking Class And Dining Experience In Varanasi:
$20
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Cooking Class with Unforgettable Experience:
$22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kolkata (Calcutta).
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Local Uttrakhand Cuisine Cooking Class in Rishikesh:
$9.89
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Udaipur Food Tour:
$12
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Authentic Indian Tea Brewing and Paratha Cooking Private Online Class:
$15
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Hyderabad Street Food Tour:
$16
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Wagah Beating Retreat Border Ceremony (with Dinner) in Amritsar:
$16
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Authentic Maharashtrian Cuisine Private Virtual Cooking Class from Mumbai:
$18
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Mandovi River Dinner Cruise in Goa:
$19
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Cooking Class And Dining Experience In Varanasi:
$20
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North Kerala Culinary Food Tour in Thalassery:
$24
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Mumbai Walking Food Tour:
$25
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Cooking and Dining Experience in Agra:
$27
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Cooking Class with a Local Family in Mumbai:
$36
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Udaipur is $6.30 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The average price of local transportation around Kolkata (Calcutta) is $4.67 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Udaipur
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Udaipur:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Udaipur:
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Evening Dance Show at Bagore Ki Haveli with Transfer:
$8.40
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Private Transfer Udaipur Airport UDR To Udaipur Hotels Drop:
$8.40
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Private Transfer from Udaipur to Udaipur International Airport:
$11
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Evening Visit To Bagore's Cultural Session with Transfers:
$11
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private cab for airport transfer:
$12
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Private Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport Transfers (BOM) for Mumbai:
$12
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Private Amritsar International Airport Transfers (ATQ) for Amritsar :
$13
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Airport Transfer - Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur to Hotels in Udaipur:
$13
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Airport Transfer - Udaipur Hotels to Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur:
$13
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Private Jaipur International Airport Transfers (JAI) for Downtown Jaipur:
$14
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Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport Private Transfers (SXR) for Srinagar:
$14
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Private Transfer From Udaipur Hotel To Udaipur Airport:
$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kolkata (Calcutta):
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Taj Mahal Private Day Tour from Delhi with One Way Airport Transfer:
$23
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Airport Taxi: Round Trip Transfer Between Kolkata & Kolkata Airport CCU:
$35
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Airport Transfer - Calcutta Airport to Hotels in Calcutta:
$16
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Airport Transfer - Calcutta Hotels to Netaji Subhash C.B. Intl. Airport,Calcutta:
$16
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Airport Transfer - Private Transfer from Kolkata Airport to Hotel:
$20
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Airport Transfer in Kolkata:
$21
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Cochin International Airport Private Transfers (COK) for Munnar:
$55
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Kolkata to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport Transfer:
$21
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Kolkata- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing (3 Days):
$361
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Path of Knowledge: A Heritage Walking Tour of Kolkata with Private Transfer:
$124
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Private Amritsar International Airport Transfers (ATQ) for Amritsar :
$13
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Private Arrival Transfer from Kolkata Airport to Hotel:
$41
Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Kolkata (Calcutta)?
Prices for flights to both Kolkata (Calcutta) and Udaipur 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.
Entertainment
Udaipur's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $9.28 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Kolkata (Calcutta)'s costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $13 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Typical Entertainment prices in Udaipur
Here are a few typical costs in Udaipur for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Palace Entrance Fee
$1.35
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Lake Boat Tour
$2.70
Tours and Activities in Udaipur
Here are a few actual costs in Udaipur for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Shaniwar Wada Fort Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket:
$0.35
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Akbar's Tomb Entry Ticket in Agra:
$0.39
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Palace of Tipu Sultan Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket:
$0.39
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Bekal Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.50
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Gingee Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Itmad-ud-Daulah Ticket in Agra:
$0.55
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Hauz Khas Complex Ticket in Delhi:
$0.55
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Kanheri Caves Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Feroz Shah Kotla Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Badami Cave Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Deeg Palace Ticket in Bharatpur:
$0.55
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Bibi Ka Maqbara Fast-Track Ticket in Aurangabad:
$0.55
Tours and Activities in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kolkata (Calcutta) are as follows:
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Shaniwar Wada Fort Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket:
$0.35
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Akbar's Tomb Entry Ticket in Agra:
$0.39
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Palace of Tipu Sultan Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket:
$0.39
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Bekal Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.50
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Gingee Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Itmad-ud-Daulah Ticket in Agra:
$0.55
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Hauz Khas Complex Ticket in Delhi:
$0.55
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Kanheri Caves Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Feroz Shah Kotla Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Badami Cave Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Mehtab Bagh Fast-Track Ticket:
$0.55
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Bibi Ka Maqbara Fast-Track Ticket in Aurangabad:
$0.55
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Udaipur may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $8.04 per day on alcoholic beverages.
The average person spends about $7.46 on alcoholic beverages in Kolkata (Calcutta) per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Udaipur
Also in Udaipur, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl in Delhi:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Pune:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Mumbai:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Jaipur:
$18
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Udaipur Pub Crawl:
$19
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South Mumbai Pub Crawl:
$19
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Pub Crawl In Bangalore:
$19
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Pub Crawl in Goa:
$20
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Pub Crawl Uaipur (3 Hours Guided Nightlife Experience):
$21
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Nightlife of Udaipur - Pub Crawl:
$25
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Pub Crawl Udaipur:
$26
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Sula Vineyards with Wine Tasting Day Tour from Mumbai:
$49
Sample the Local Flavors in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Also in Kolkata (Calcutta), these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl in Delhi:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Pune:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Mumbai:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Jaipur:
$18
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Udaipur Pub Crawl:
$19
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South Mumbai Pub Crawl:
$19
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Pub Crawl In Bangalore:
$19
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Pub Crawl in Goa:
$20
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Sula Vineyards with Wine Tasting Day Tour from Mumbai:
$49
When comparing the travel costs between Udaipur and Kolkata (Calcutta), we can see that Kolkata (Calcutta) is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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