Which place is cheaper, Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Madhya Pradesh or Chandigarh? 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 Chandigarh?
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.
Chandigarh
As India's first planned city, Chandigarh is a city very distinct from the rest of the country. Much of its architecture is very modern and sits against a backdrop of the Shivalik Hills. Some of the best known attractions of Chandigarh include its rock garden, rose garden, and Sukhna Lake.
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 PricesChandigarh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMadhya Pradesh $16Chandigarh $51
The average daily cost (per person) in Madhya Pradesh is $16, while the average daily cost in Chandigarh is $51. 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 Chandigarh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMadhya Pradesh $8.12Chandigarh $17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMadhya Pradesh $16Chandigarh $34
Compare Hotels in Madhya Pradesh and Chandigarh
Looking for a hotel in Madhya Pradesh or Chandigarh? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Madhya Pradesh $0.89Chandigarh $11
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 Chandigarh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chandigarh:
- Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
- Delhi hotels to Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $19
- From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $139
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $41
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Madhya Pradesh or Chandigarh?
Prices for flights to both Chandigarh 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 $5.63Chandigarh $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Madhya Pradesh $3.16Chandigarh $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 Chandigarh
Here are a few actual costs in Chandigarh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri Guided Tour: $10
- Nature Walk of Chandigarh( 2 Hours Walking Tour): $12
- Chandigarh Walking Tour : $13
- Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $23
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $23
- Chandigarh Private Full Day Tour : $65
- Same Day Jaipur Tour from Delhi by Car: $76
- The Hipster Chandigarh Architecture History Tour: $77
- Highlights of the Chandigarh (Guided Half Day City Tour): $78
- From Hyderabad: Private Day Tour to Tajmahal And Agra: $83
- Private Trip Same Day Taj Mahal Tour From Bangalore : $100
- Taj Mahal Tour with Local Old Kinnari Bazar.: $104
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMadhya Pradesh $2.48Chandigarh $7.77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Madhya Pradesh and Chandigarh, we can see that Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh 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.