Which place is cheaper, Palawan or Delhi?
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 Delhi or Palawan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Palawan, 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: Delhi or Palawan?
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.
Palawan
Palawan is an archipelagic province of the Philippines, named for its largest island which measures about 450 kilometers (or 280 miles) long. The island is known as an ecological frontier with plenty of beaches and resorts as well as opportunities to see a diverse array of wildlife and their habitats on land and sea.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Philippines, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $53Palawan $43
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $53, while the average daily cost in Palawan is $43. 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 Delhi and Palawan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $22Palawan $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $44Palawan $26
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Palawan
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Palawan? 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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Palawan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.64Palawan $16
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$1.82
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Subway$0.36
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Uber Cab$0.91
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.70
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Auto-rickshaw$1.14
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: $104
- Visit to Rail Museum or Dolls Museum with India Gate (private hotel transfers): $34
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Delhi HTL-APT (DEL): $16
- Transfer from New Delhi to Agra by Private car: $100
- Transfer from Delhi to Agra by private Car: $57
- Stroll through Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $104
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $75
- Round Trip Airport Transfer- From Delhi Airport to Hotel & Back to Delhi Airport: $80
- Private transfer: Delhi hotel to Railway station: $27
- Private transfer from Delhi to Jaipur by car: $81
- Private Transfers from Delhi to Major Cities – Flexible Options: $35
- Private Transfers from Delhi Airport to any Residences or Hotels in Agra by cab: $84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palawan
Also for Palawan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 3day van transportation: airport transfer, city sightseeing van, beach transfers: $120
- Airport Transfers airport to city center hotel and cruise port: $20
- Busuanga Palawan Private Airport Transfer to Coron Town: $90
- Coron Airport Shared Hotel Transfers: $10
- Coron Ultimate Tour: 7 Destinations with Lunch and Transfer: $47
- El Nido (Lio) Airport Transfers: $50
- El Nido Big Lagoon and Tropical Island Private Tour with Transfer: $179
- El Nido Tour C with Lunch and Transfers: $44
- El Nido Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $44
- Private Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $79
- Private Transfer from El Nido to Port Barton Palawan: $170
- Private Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido: $203
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Palawan?
Prices for flights to both Palawan and Delhi 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 dayDelhi $20Palawan $19
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$3.33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Delhi Food Tour Safari - The Capital of Flavors: $8.22
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $18
- Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $28
- Food Tour in Delhi: $29
- Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi: $39
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi home (7 meal): $39
- Private Half-Day Street Food Tour in Old Delhi : $40
- Evening Food Tour: $40
- Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $42
- The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk: $43
- Delhi Private Cooking Class: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $19Palawan $5.21
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$9.88
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Self Guided Audio Tour in Delhi with Ticket Option: $10
- 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $132
- 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $199
- 3 Days Private Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Triangle Tour : $139
- 5-Days Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour Agra Jaipur New Delhi: $229
- 6 Hours: Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $45
- Agra Private Luxury Car Sightseeing Tour: $65
- Agra Same Day Private Tour From Delhi: $82
- All Inclusive Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj Tour From Delhi : $50
- Bharatpur Birding adventure from Delhi: $159
- Delhi : Private Day Tour Of Tajmahal And Shopping At Agra: $100
- Delhi Food Walk: Rickshaw Ride, Street Eats & Market Tour: $32
Tours and Activities in Palawan
For Palawan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Half-day Puerto Princesa City Tour: $15
- Coron Town Tour with Maquinit Hot Spring: $19
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines : $20
- Coron Island Hopping Tour A with Kayangan Lake: $25
- 2in1 City tour and museum with pick up at hotel or cruise port: $25
- Half-Day City Tour from Puerto Princesa: $27
- Coron Island Hopping Tour B with Skeleton Wreck & Barracuda Lake: $32
- Fullday Coron Island Hopping Tour : $34
- City Tour of Puerto Princesa sightseeing excursion: $35
- Coron Island Tour A (Shared Tour): $37
- Joiners Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour: $38
- Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Tour with Lunch: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.23Palawan $7.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Palawan, we can see that Delhi is more expensive. And not only is Palawan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Palawan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palawan 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 Delhi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Delhi than you might in Palawan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Palawan 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.