Which place is cheaper, Puerto Princesa or Jaipur?
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 Jaipur or Puerto Princesa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jaipur and Puerto Princesa can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Jaipur or Puerto Princesa?
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
Puerto Princesa
The island of Palawan is known the Philippines' last frontier and its capital, Puerto Princesa, is considered the greenest city in the Philippines. With plenty of land that has yet to be explored and inundated with tourists, Puerto Princesa, also known as "The City of the Living God," is a nature buff's dream. Whether you want to swim with starfish, walk among the mangrove treetops, or visit the world's largest saltwater crocodile at the Palawan Nature Conservation Center, Puerto Princesa and its surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities to get into the great wide open.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, 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 dayJaipur $21Puerto Princesa $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $21, while the average daily cost in Puerto Princesa is $86. 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 Jaipur and Puerto Princesa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJaipur $11Puerto Princesa $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJaipur $22Puerto Princesa $48
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and Puerto Princesa
Looking for a hotel in Jaipur or Puerto Princesa? 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: Jaipur Hotel Prices and Puerto Princesa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jaipur $1.46Puerto Princesa $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Two Night Safari Experience Ranthambore National Park &Transfers: $289
- Transfer from Jaipur to Delhi with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
- Transfer From Jaipur To Udaipur Via Chittorgarh Fort: $85
- Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Jaipur with Transfer : $87
- Sanganer - A Visit to an Artisan Community with Private Transfer: $105
- Samode Town Excursion- A Visit to a Unique Rajasthan town with private transfers: $204
- Round trip airport Transfer Between Jaipur & Jaipur Airport JAI: $17
- Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour From Jaipur Including Transfers: $135
- Ranthambore Tiger Safari Tickets With Optional Transfers: $108
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort: $209
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Jodhpur via Ajmer: $126
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $250
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Princesa
Also for Puerto Princesa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfers Puerto Princesa To Elnido: $260
- Astoria Water Park Day Pass & Transfers: $232
- Private Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido: $203
- Private Transfer to El Nido: $169
- Palawan: Private San Vicente Airport Transfers: $160
- 3day van transportation: airport transfer, city sightseeing van, beach transfers: $120
- Van Transfers to/from Sabang or Astoria: $116
- Private for your group - transfers Puerto princesa to elnido : $100
- PrivateTransfer from Puerto Princesa Port to Puerto Princesa city: $60
- Honda Bay Island: Island Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $52
- Puerto Princesa City Van Transfers: $23
- Relaxing Massage with optional transfers: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Puerto Princesa?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Princesa and Jaipur 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 dayJaipur $7.79Puerto Princesa $34
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$6.24
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Soda$0.11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jaipur Street food tour: $4.31
- Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.: $9.92
- Jaipur Home Cooking Experience with Authentic Lunch/Dinner: $14
- Best Food Tour in Jaipur: $15
- Feast on the Streets: Best Jaipur Food Tour: $15
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals : $16
- Jaipur Half-Day Evening Tour with Sunset and Dinner: $16
- Jaipur Half-Day tour: Bazaar & Street Food Tour by Car or Tuk-Tuk: $16
- Amber Fort Light & Sound Show with Dinner: $17
- Cooking Class and Cultural Evening with Locals: $17
- Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $19
- Cooking class demo with dinner : $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Puerto Princesa
For Puerto Princesa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Firefly Watching Paddle Boat Tour & Dinner: $27
- Jungle Firefly Watching Boat Tour & Dinner: $32
- Firefly Watching Bay Cruise with Dinner: $34
- Firefly Watching with Dinner: $39
- Firefly Watching Tour with Dinner: $53
- Seafood Lunch or Dinner with transfers: $59
- Underground River with Dinner at Kalui: $80
- Underground River and Firefly Watching with Dinner: $87
- Balayong People's Park with Dinner and Show: $116
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jaipur $3.62Puerto Princesa $6.77
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two$1.14
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- Day Tour from Jaipur Bird Watching in Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur): $59
- Delhi Private Guided Tour with Pickup: $5.78
- Evening Motorbike Tour for Solo Female Travelers in Jaipur: $29
- Guided Jaipur City Tour With Drop Off at Udaipur: $110
- Half Day Jaipur Shopping Tour With Local Shopping Consultant : $13
- Jaipur Car tour : $16
- Jaipur Rickshaw Tour Jantar Mantar City Palace: $20
- Jaipur Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $6.93
- Private Guided City Tour of Jaipur : $46
- Pushkar: Private Guided day tour From Jaipur : $72
- Same Day Taj Mahal Tour from Jaipur by Car: $250
- Taj Mahal City Tour by car or train from Jaipur: $230
Tours and Activities in Puerto Princesa
For Puerto Princesa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2in1 City tour and museum with pick up at hotel or cruise port: $25
- 3D2N El Nido Experience: $250
- 5D4N Puerto Princesa & El Nido Experience: $299
- City Tour of Puerto Princesa sightseeing excursion: $35
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines : $20
- El Nido Day Tour: $80
- From Honda Bay Island Hopping Full-Day Tour: $40
- Full Day Excursion: UNESCO Underground River Tour: $48
- Half Day City Joiners Tour | Puerto Princesa: $34
- Half-Day City Tour from Puerto Princesa: $27
- Half-Day City Tour | Puerto Princesa: $53
- Half-day Puerto Princesa City Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJaipur $2.58Puerto Princesa $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
- Pub Crawl Jaipur: $37
- Jaipur Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Puerto Princesa, we can see that Puerto Princesa is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Puerto Princesa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Princesa than you might in Jaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jaipur Expensive? and Is Puerto Princesa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jaipur or Puerto Princesa?
Jaipur has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Puerto Princesa. When comparing the sizes of Jaipur and Puerto Princesa, 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.
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.