Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Madhya Pradesh?
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 Madhya Pradesh or Amritsar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Madhya Pradesh or Amritsar? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Madhya Pradesh or Amritsar?
Madhya Pradesh
Translating to "central region," Madhya Pradesh is a state centrally located within the plains of India. While it is not a major tourist hub, the region has plenty to showcase in regards to the history, art, religion, and culture of central India.
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in India, The Best 2-Week Tours in India, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, and The Best Bicycle Tours in India.
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Madhya Pradesh Prices
India PricesAmritsar Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMadhya Pradesh $16Amritsar $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Madhya Pradesh is $16, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $64. 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 Madhya Pradesh and Amritsar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMadhya Pradesh $8.12Amritsar $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMadhya Pradesh $16Amritsar $42
Compare Hotels in Madhya Pradesh and Amritsar
Looking for a hotel in Madhya Pradesh or Amritsar? 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: Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Madhya Pradesh $0.89Amritsar $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madhya Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Madhya Pradesh:
- Private Custom Tour: Orchha Sightseeing with Guide and transfers: $96
- Private Transfer from Bhopal to Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport: $45
- Private Transfer from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport to Indore: $48
- Private Transfer from Indore to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport to Bhopal: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $84
- Private Transfer from Amritsar to Amritsar Raja Sansi (ATQ) Airport: $39
- Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $126
Is it cheaper to fly into Madhya Pradesh or Amritsar?
Prices for flights to both Amritsar and Madhya Pradesh 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 dayMadhya Pradesh $5.63Amritsar $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Agra: Guided Street Food Tour w/ Private Transportation: $20
- Amritsar Food Tour: $29
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Madhya Pradesh $3.16Amritsar $14
Tours and Activities in Madhya Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Madhya Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Spiritual Trails of Orchha (2 Hours Guided Temples Walking Tour): $12
- Indore Local Tour: $22
- Khajuraho Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $23
- Raneh waterfall Khajuraho (motorcycle tour): $29
- Gwalior to Agra Perfect day Tour Private: $37
- Private Guided Heritage and Cultural Tour in Khajuraho : $42
- Birds and Heritage: Bhoj Wetland and Bhopal City Tour: $51
- Full Day 8-hours Heritage Tour to Khajuraho Temples: $51
- Gwalior City tour with Gwalior fort, Jai Vilas palace & Holy Temples: $53
- Ujjain and Mahakaleshwar Temple Private Day Tour from Indore: $56
- Khajuraho: Customized Private Temple Tour with Hotel Pickup: $60
- Full Day Khajuraho - World Heritage City Tour: $63
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with 5-star Lunch: $3.72
- Agra : Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Tour With Skip-the-Line Entry: $6.76
- Guided Amritsar Village Tour: $9.40
- Agra: Agra Fort and Baby Taj Private Tour with Pickup & Drop: $15
- Village Tour in Amritsar Countryside of Punjab: $15
- Amritsar Heritage Walking Tour: $17
- Real Village Tour Amritsar: $19
- Golden Temple Guided Tour (Planet Amritsar Inc.): $19
- Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Guided Tour: $21
- Amritsar Full Day City Tour with Transportation (10 Hours): $21
- Amritsar Full Day Tour with Transportation: $23
- Amritsar Customizable Tour Tailored Just for You: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMadhya Pradesh $2.48Amritsar $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Madhya Pradesh and Amritsar, we can see that Amritsar is more expensive. And not only is Madhya Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Madhya Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Madhya Pradesh 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 Amritsar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amritsar than you might in Madhya Pradesh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Madhya Pradesh Expensive? and Is Amritsar 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.