A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Hyderabad vs. Osaka for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Hyderabad or Osaka?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Hyderabad and Osaka can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Hyderabad or Osaka?

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.

Osaka

The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.

Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in India, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.


Which place is cheaper, Osaka or Hyderabad?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Hyderabad Prices
    India Prices
    Osaka Prices
    Japan Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Hyderabad $59
    Osaka $110

The average daily cost (per person) in Hyderabad is $59, while the average daily cost in Osaka is $110. 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 Hyderabad and Osaka in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hyderabad $20
    Osaka $48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hyderabad $40
    Osaka $96
Compare Hotels in Hyderabad and Osaka

Looking for a hotel in Hyderabad or Osaka? 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.

Hotels in Hyderabad


Hotels in Osaka


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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: Hyderabad Hotel Prices and Osaka Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Hyderabad $12
    Osaka $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad

Also for Hyderabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $68
  • Private Transfer Round Trip Downtown to Hyderabad Airport: $143
  • Airport Transfer to/from Hotel: $30
  • Hyderabad to Hyderabad Airport (HYD) Departure Private Transfer: $42
  • Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Hyderabad Round-Trip Transfer: $83
  • Full Day Ramoji Film City Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $115
  • Discover Guided Group Tour with Lunch & Transfers: $104
  • 6-hours Golconda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs Tour with transfer: $97

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:


  • Subway
    $8.11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka

Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Kansai Airport Osaka City Private Taxi Transfers: $282
  • Osaka Airport (ITM) to Osaka city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $260
  • Osaka Airport Transfers : Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $259
  • Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $258
  • Private Transfer from Osaka City Hotels to Maizuru Cruise Port: $244
  • Private Departure Transfer : Osaka City to Kansai International Airport: $238
  • Private Transfer Between Kyoto and Kansai Airport KIX: $234
  • Private Transfer from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Maizuru Port: $227
  • Roundtrip Transfer from Osaka Airport ITM to Arima-Onsen Resorts: $222
  • Universal Studios Japan Round Trip Shared Transfer with ticket: $219
  • Osaka Airport Transfers : Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Car: $209
  • Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Car: $209

Is it cheaper to fly into Hyderabad or Osaka?

Prices for flights to both Osaka and Hyderabad 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Hyderabad $29
    Osaka $45

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: $99

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka

For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • PICCADILLY PREMIUM DINNER SHOW&NIGHTCLUB with Tasting: $17
  • Takoyaki DIY Cooking in the Heart of Osaka: $30
  • 1.5 Hour Food Tour at the Kuromon Market in Osaka: $34
  • Kobe Beef Bowl Cooking Class in Osaka Afternoon : $41
  • Cooking Class for Osaka Style Kushikatsu & Tonjiru (with Onigiri): $45
  • Experience Cooking Takoyaki in its Birthplace, Osaka: $45
  • Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $51
  • Private Food Tour & Bar Hopping in Namba: $52
  • Family Friendly Osaka Tempura Cooking Class: $54
  • Discover Osaka Cuisine through Cooking Class Experience: $55
  • Osaka Cooking for Japanese Pescatarian dishes: $55
  • Deep Backstreet Osaka Tours (Option to add Dinner): $55

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hyderabad $15
    Osaka $21

Tours and Activities in Hyderabad

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hyderabad.

  • 2 Days - Taj Mahal Tour From Hyderabad: $442
  • All Inclusive Hyderabad Full & Half Day Tour: $41
  • Best of Hyderabad (Guided Halfday City Sightseeing Tour): $88
  • Cult Immersions 2 - Charminar & Chowmahallah Palace Private Tour : $70
  • Cult Immersions 3 - Golkonda Fort & Qutb Shahi Tombs Tour 4 hrs: $50
  • Cult Immersions 5 - Enchanting Hyderabad Full Day Private Tour: $75
  • Day Tour Taj Mahal From Hyderabad: $179
  • Day Tour on Textile Art to Creative Bee Dye Farm, Hyderabad: $75
  • Day Trip to Bidar (Guided Private Tour by Car from Hyderabad: $151
  • Day Trip to Srisailam (Guided Private Tour from Hyderabad): $158
  • Day Trip to Warangal (Guided Private Experience by Car from Hyderabad): $139
  • Exclusive Private Full-Day Tour of Hyderabad City: $64

Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Osaka Aquarium (for 2)
    $31

Tours and Activities in Osaka

For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 6 Hours Osaka Tour with National Licensed Guide: $250
  • Arashiyama Kinkakuji Temple Nara Park Tour from Osaka and Kyoto: $100
  • Explore Osaka with Wine Class and Tasting Experience: $110
  • Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets Bus Tour Experience: $103
  • Miyama Kayabuki no Sato 1 Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto: $241
  • Nara Deer Park,Uji Matcha and Hot Spring Full-Day Tour: $52
  • 1 Day Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Sites Bus Tour: $74
  • 150min Full Body and Oil Massage with Japanese Healing Experience: $164
  • 3 Hours Historical Tour of Princess Saio on an Electric Cart: $34
  • 3-Hour Osaka Bike Tour/Customizable : $165
  • 3/4/5 Hours Private Tour in Osaka with Local Guide: $124
  • 4-hour Private Walking Tour to Historical Town of Saiku: $75

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hyderabad $11
    Osaka $12

Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:

  • Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $24
  • Nada Gogo Sake Brewery Tour in Kobe from Osaka: $259


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hyderabad and Osaka, we can see that Osaka is more expensive. And not only is Hyderabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka 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 Hyderabad Expensive? and Is Osaka Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Hyderabad or Osaka?

Hyderabad has a larger population, and is about 39% larger than the population of Osaka. When comparing the sizes of Hyderabad and Osaka, 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.