Which place is cheaper, Madhya Pradesh or Uttar Pradesh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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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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Uttar Pradesh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUttar Pradesh $311Madhya Pradesh $15
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $311, while the average daily cost in Madhya Pradesh is $15. 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 $153Madhya Pradesh $7.79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $306Madhya Pradesh $16
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 $38Madhya Pradesh $0.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- 3-hours Varanasi: Temple hopping with transfers: $35
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
- Agra Airport to Agra Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $8.01
- Agra Group Sightseeing Tour with Transfers and Expert Guide: $51
- Agra To Jaipur Private Transfer with Fatehpur Sikri Stop: $19
- Agra to Delhi (one-way private transfer): $121
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
- Agra to Jaipur Airport/Hotel One-Way AC Vehicle Private Transfers: $43
- Agra to New Delhi Airport/Hotel – One-Way Cab Private Transfers: $69
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: $106
- Private Transfer from Bhopal to Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport: $45
- Private Transfer from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport to Indore: $48
- Private Transfer from Indore to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport to Bhopal: $45
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 $118Madhya Pradesh $5.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $19
- Agra Local Arts and Crafts and Food Tours with Guide: $20
- Agra's best cooking classes: $27
- Agra Street Food Tour and Sadar Bazar Walking Tour: $30
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
- Cooking Demonstration + Meals and interaction Workshop: $37
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- Cooking Class with Sona: $38
- Indian Cooking Class and Dine with a Local Family in Agra: $40
- Authentic Indian Family Cooking Class in Agra: $40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh $61Madhya Pradesh $2.93
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Agra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $3.90
- Lucknow Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $3.92
- The local & old market Shopping tour: $5.00
- Agra’s Hidden Gems & Flavors on a Thrilling Tuk-Tuk Tour 3-4 Hrs: $5.00
- Taj Mahal Ticket - Skip the line: $5.00
- Agra: skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.64
- Agra Fort Visits - Skip the line entry with Licensed Tour Guide: $5.88
- LOCAL Agra :Taj Mahal Sunrise / Sunset Private Tour by Car: $6.40
- Agra: Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Skip-the-Line Private Guided Tour: $6.41
- Private Tour personal Driver & Lauxry Car: $8.00
- Taj Mahal Agra Fort Tour From Agra - Skip the line: $8.00
- Taj mahal and Agra fort tour skip the line: $8.01
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): $12
- Khajuraho Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $22
- Indore Local Tour: $22
- Raneh waterfall Khajuraho (motorcycle tour): $27
- Gwalior to Agra Perfect day Tour Private: $34
- Private Guided Heritage and Cultural Tour in Khajuraho: $48
- Private Half-Day Kamasutra Temple Tour in Khajuraho: $48
- Full Day 8-hours Heritage Tour to Khajuraho Temples: $51
- Ujjain and Mahakaleshwar Temple Private Day Tour from Indore: $52
- Gwalior City tour with Gwalior fort, Jai Vilas palace & Holy Temples: $53
- Khajuraho: Customized Private Temple Tour with Hotel Pickup: $60
- Gwalior tour with fort & beautiful palaces.: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $28Madhya Pradesh $2.40
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: $34
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?.
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.