Which place is cheaper, Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar?
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 Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar?
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.
Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar is Mongolia's capital city. It has a population of slightly over two million people, or about sixty percent of the country's entire population. You are likely to arrive in Ulaanbaatar either by train, coming from China or Russia, or by plane. Many people use Ulaanbaatar as a stop off while doing the Transsiberian Railway. The city is a great place to organize a tour of the surrounding countryside. It's also good city to relax, so make sure you allow yourself a few days to recover from your tour, enjoy some of the great food options, and see some of the fascinating cultural sights around town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mongolia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Mongolia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJaipur $21Ulaanbaatar $30
The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $21, while the average daily cost in Ulaanbaatar is $30. 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 Ulaanbaatar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJaipur $11Ulaanbaatar $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJaipur $22Ulaanbaatar $22
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and Ulaanbaatar
Looking for a hotel in Jaipur or Ulaanbaatar? 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 Ulaanbaatar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jaipur $1.46Ulaanbaatar $2.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Transfer to Delhi by Car: $87
- Delhi Airport (DEL) to Shimla Resorts-Arrival Transfer: $235
- Exclusive Safari at Jhalana Leopard Park Including Transfers: $162
- Exploring the Colorful Markets: Shopping tour of Jaipur with Transfers: $107
- From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip with Transfer: $9.60
- From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Agra: $45
- From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Pushkar: $27
- From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Udaipur: $90
- From Jaipur Private Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Day tour with Transfers: $86
- From Jaipur Same Day Taj Mahal Tour With Transfer To Delhi: $87
- From Private Transfer Jaipur to Agra: $52
- From Private Transfer to Agra with Taj Mahal Stop: $41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ulaanbaatar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ulaanbaatar:
- VIP Airport Transfer-Cadillac Escalade (6 Passengers+6 Luggage): $266
- Airport Private Transfer: $75
- Private Transfer from Ulaanbaatar to or from Terelj National Park: $60
- Transfer service to Terelj national park : $51
- Private Transfer to Ulaanbaatar Airport UBN by private Vehicule: $51
- Private Transfer Ulaanbaatar Airport UBN to Ulaanbaatar City : $51
- Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN) Private Transfer to Ulaanbaatar City: $47
- New Ulaanbaatar International Airport Transfer Service: $45
- Airport - Ulaanbaatar transfer service: $40
- Private Transfer from Chinggis Khaan Airport to Ulaanbaatar: $38
- Best Price :Terelj National Park Best Non-Guided Transfers: $36
- Private Airport Transfer taxi in Ulaanbaatar: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Ulaanbaatar?
Prices for flights to both Ulaanbaatar 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 $7.79Ulaanbaatar $15
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ulaanbaatar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ulaanbaatar.
- Cooking Class in a Traditional Ger Home in Ulaanbaatar Suburbs: $182
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jaipur $3.62Ulaanbaatar $4.24
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
Tours and Activities in Ulaanbaatar
Here are a few actual costs in Ulaanbaatar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full Day Private Tour in Terelj: $177
- Private Tandem Paragliding Experience at Bayanzurkh Mountain: $100
- 1 Day Chinggis Khaan Statue & Terelj National Park Private tour: $180
- 1 Day City Tour with All-Museum Private Tour With Free Admission: $90
- 1 Day Coach Tour of Genghis Khan Statue Complex and Terelj (FREE dog sledding): $163
- 1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour : $146
- 1 Day Terelj Tour from Ulaanbaatar : $250
- 1 Day Tour: Khustai National Park: $206
- 1 Day tour: Khustai National Park: Przewalski's wild horses: $190
- 12 day Great Gobi and Central Mongolia full adventure: $2,210
- 2 Day Local experience by train visit Tunkhel town: $380
- 2 Day Manzushir Temple and Terelj National Park Tour overnight at nomad family: $266
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJaipur $2.58Ulaanbaatar $3.67
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 Ulaanbaatar, we can see that Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jaipur or Ulaanbaatar?
Jaipur has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ulaanbaatar. When comparing the sizes of Jaipur and Ulaanbaatar, 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.