Which place is cheaper, Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
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.
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest and most modern city in China. With a population of over 23 million, it is the economic and financial hub of the country. It also continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in China with regular changes to the city's layout and skyline. It is not uncommon for buildings to be torn down, rebuilt and then torn down and rebuilt again. The city also has skyscrapers that rank among the tallest in the world. It has an ever changing downtown and street scape. In Shanghai, the general mantra remains "out with the old, in with the new".
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 2-Week Tours from Beijing, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China.
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Jaipur Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJaipur $21Shanghai $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $21, while the average daily cost in Shanghai is $132. 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 Shanghai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJaipur $11Shanghai $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJaipur $22Shanghai $164
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and Shanghai
Looking for a hotel in Jaipur or Shanghai? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jaipur $1.46Shanghai $3.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip with Transfer: $9.60
- Private Train Station Transfer :- From Jaipur Train Station to Hotel: $10
- Private Airport Transfer :- From Jaipur International Airport to Hotel: $10
- Jaipur Airport Transfer: $10
- Private Transfer Jaipur Airport JAI To Jaipur Hotels: $11
- Private Full-Day City Tour with Guide and Transfers: $11
- Full-Day Guided City Tour with Hotel Transfers: $13
- Private Airport Transfer To or From the City Hotel: $17
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Jaipur International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Jaipur to Ajmer: $20
- Jaipur Airport Transfer (Jaipur Airport to Hotels and Homes) in Jaipur: $20
- From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Pushkar: $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Shanghai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Shanghai:
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Taxi Ride$3.64
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Two Subway Tickets$0.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Shanghai
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Shanghai:
- Shanghai Pudong Int’l Airport Private Arrival Transfer to Yiwu City Area : $226
- Shanghai To Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfer : $211
- Shanghai-Suzhou private day tour with private transfer and Lunch: $204
- Chartered Transfer Vehicle in Shanghai: $200
- Shanghai to Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Self-Guide Tour Private Round Transfer: $171
- Shanghai to Hangzhou Private Transfer with Stop at Wuzhen : $166
- Shanghai Pudong Airport To Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport one way private transfer: $155
- Shanghai Disneyland: 1-Day Entry Ticket with Private Transfer: $153
- Shanghai to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Hongqiao Station Transfer: $150
- 1 Day-Pass for Disneyland Shanghai and Private Transfer Package: $150
- Shanghai Airport to Ningbo City Private Arrival Transfer: $149
- Round Trip Private Transfer City Center - Shanghai Disneyland: $147
Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Shanghai?
Prices for flights to both Shanghai 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 $7.79Shanghai $38
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:
- 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
- Amber Fort Light & Sound Show with Dinner: $17
- Cooking Class and Cultural Evening with Locals: $17
- Jaipur Half-Day tour: Bazaar & Street Food Tour by Car or Tuk-Tuk: $18
- Cooking Class with a Local Family: $20
- Cooking Class with Local Family and Pickup: $20
- Jaipur Pink City Cooking Class: $21
- Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family: $21
Typical Food Prices in Shanghai
Some typical examples of dining costs in Shanghai are as follows:
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Dumpling Breakfast$1.40
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Desserts in Jinmao Building Observatory$20
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Ajisen Lunch for Two$7.29
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Cantelope$1.68
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Dumplings and Soup$2.10
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Duck Dinner$4.21
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Pastries$2.94
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Barbeque Dinner$8.97
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Shanghai
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Shanghai.
- Authentic Local Food Tour In Downtown Shanghai-Tip Based: $3.57
- MingleX Dinner with Shanghai locals: $19
- Online Cooking Class Sesame Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class General Tso's Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Fried Rice by Sunflower Li : $20
- Authentic Shanghai Food Tour with Chi Gua Va: $35
- Public Chinese Cooking Class in Shanghai : $50
- Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner: $68
- Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai: $79
- Shanghai Cooking Dumpling and Taste Local Food w/Vegan Option: $87
- Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession: $89
- Huangpu River Crystal Princess Cruise Ticket with dinner: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jaipur $3.62Shanghai $8.55
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.
- Private Half-Day Instagram Tour with Guide: $1.80
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk: $2.00
- Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar & City Palace Guided Tour: $2.24
- Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $2.40
- Amber Fort Full or Half-Day Guided Tour by Car: $2.40
- Amber Fort, Stepwell & Blind Love Temple Guided Tour: $2.40
- Private Guided Half Day Tour in Jaipur: $2.54
- Jaipur City Sightseeing Private Tour (Half/Full Day Option): $2.70
- Private Full Day Jaipur City Tour with Pick-Up &Drop: $2.82
- Private City Tour with Car, Guide, Tickets & Lunch: $2.85
- Private Tour by Tuk-Tuk for Sightseeing in Jaipur: $3.20
- From Private Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Tour: $3.30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Shanghai
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Shanghai are as follows:
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30 Minute River Cruise for Two$28
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Zoo for Two$14
Tours and Activities in Shanghai
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Shanghai are as follows:
- Half-Day Private Tour of Shanghai Bund with River Cruise or Tower View: $124
- Private Shanghai Flexible City Highlight Tour with Night Cruise: $221
- Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights: $108
- Shanghai Layover Tour to Xinchang Water Town with City Highlights Option : $135
- Shanghai Yu Garden and Bund Private Walking Tour: $25
- Shanghai private Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town and tallest tower: $230
- Yuyuan Garden and Shanghai Museum Private Shanghai Day Tour: $175
- Zhouzhuang Water Town Self-Guided Day Tour from Shanghai: $88
- 1 Day Shanghai Airport Layover Private Tour for City Highlights: $202
- 1 Day Shanghai City Private Tour + Zhujiajiao Water Town: $230
- 1 Day Shanghai Highlight Small Group Tour: $198
- 1 Days Shanghai Quality Group Tour: $110
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJaipur $2.58Shanghai $7.46
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
- Jaipur Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Shanghai, we can see that Shanghai 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 Shanghai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Shanghai 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 Shanghai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jaipur or Shanghai?
Shanghai has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Jaipur. When comparing the sizes of Jaipur and Shanghai, 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.