Which place is cheaper, Madhya Pradesh or Uttar Pradesh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a state in the northern plains region of India. The vast region has an ancient and interesting history which has even been said to have inspired two great epics of India, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is most famous for the Taj Mahal, located in Agra - the tourist capital of the region.
Madhya Pradesh
Translating to "central region," Madhya Pradesh is a state centrally located within the plains of India. While it is not a major tourist hub, the region has plenty to showcase in regards to the history, art, religion, and culture of central India.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, and The Best Cultural Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUttar Pradesh $37Madhya Pradesh $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $37, while the average daily cost in Madhya Pradesh is $0.00. 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 Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUttar Pradesh $16Madhya Pradesh -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $32Madhya Pradesh $0.00
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh? 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.Uttar Pradesh $7.83Madhya Pradesh -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- Private Transfer Agra to Delhi Airport.: $50
- A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $130
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Lucknow: $60
- Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $88
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $51
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
- Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60
- Agra-Delhi transfer with Delhi tour: $110
- Agra: Half Day Tour of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with Transfers: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madhya Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Madhya Pradesh:
- Private Custom Tour: Orchha Sightseeing with Guide and transfers: $86
- Private Transfer from Bhopal to Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport: $41
- Private Transfer from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport to Indore: $44
- Private Transfer from Indore to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport: $44
- Private Transfer from Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport to Bhopal: $42
Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh?
Prices for flights to both Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh 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 dayUttar Pradesh $12Madhya Pradesh -
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $20
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra Including Lunch or Dinner: $20
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $25
- Indian Cooking Class: $30
- Agra's best cooking classes: $31
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- A Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration in Agra (Lunch or Dinner): $40
- Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet: $43
- Private 3-Hour Cooking Lesson and Meal in a Local Home in Agra: $45
- Indian Cooking Class and Dine with a Local Family in Agra: $46
- Henna application session with dinner: $48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh $12Madhya Pradesh -
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Agra: skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $1.18
- Skip The Line Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by AC Car From Agra: $5.00
- Private Tour: Half Day Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Agra: $5.00
- Taj Mahal with Agra Fort Skip-the-Line tickets & guide: $5.00
- Taj Mahal Ticket - Skip the line : $5.00
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Private Guided Tour : $5.00
- Taj Mahal Audio Tour Experience: $5.00
- All-Inclusive Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Agra: $5.24
- Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Private Tour by Car from Delhi: $5.83
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Sunrise Private Tour with Special Add-ons: $6.00
- Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide: $6.14
Tours and Activities in Madhya Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Madhya Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Spiritual Trails of Orchha (2 Hours Guided Temples Walking Tour): $13
- Discover the Spiritual Trails of Khajuraho (2 Hours Guided Temple Tour): $13
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Khajuraho (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Heritage Orchha Photography Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Indore Local Tour: $22
- Khajuraho Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $25
- Day Tour Of Khajuraho: $28
- Gwalior Heritage City Tour : $29
- Raneh waterfall Khajuraho (motorcycle tour): $31
- Private Guided Heritage and Cultural Tour in Khajuraho : $32
- Gwalior to Agra Perfect day Tour Private: $39
- Full Day City Tour of Khajuraho visit Kamasutra Temples and Handicrafts: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $6.41Madhya Pradesh -
Sample the Local Flavors in Uttar Pradesh
Also in Uttar Pradesh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Lucknow: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, we can see that Uttar Pradesh is more expensive. And not only is Madhya Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Madhya Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Madhya Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uttar Pradesh than you might in Madhya Pradesh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uttar Pradesh Expensive? and Is Madhya Pradesh Expensive?.
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