Which place is cheaper, Can Tho or Pushkar?
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 Pushkar or Can Tho?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Pushkar and Can Tho can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pushkar or Can Tho?
Pushkar
Pushkar is a city located in the state of Rajasthan, India. The city is considered a holy one; it's famous for its Brahma temple. It is also known for its ghats, its lake, and bazaar. Brahma is one part of the holy Hindu trinity and is known sit on a lotus flower (which is what 'Pushkar' translates to). In Hindu religion, Brahma is believed to be the creator of this world and Pushkar is the most important temple.
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPushkar $34Can Tho $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Pushkar is $34, while the average daily cost in Can Tho is $66. 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 Pushkar and Can Tho in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPushkar $12Can Tho $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPushkar $24Can Tho $52
Compare Hotels in Pushkar and Can Tho
Looking for a hotel in Pushkar or Can Tho? 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: Pushkar Hotel Prices and Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pushkar $4.70Can Tho $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pushkar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pushkar:
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Ranthambore In AC Vehicle: $117
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Udaipur In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Mount Abu In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To New Delhi In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Agra In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jodhpur In AC Vehicle: $71
- Jaipur: Private Transfer to Jodhpur with Pushkar tour: $62
- Private Transfers Pushkar To Udaipur Drop: $58
- Jodhpur :Private Transfer to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Pushkar: $47
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jaipur In AC Vehicle: $45
- Private Transfer from Pushkar to Jaipur: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $35
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $51
- Can Tho To Ho Chi Minh Private Car Transfer: $75
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $135
Is it cheaper to fly into Pushkar or Can Tho?
Prices for flights to both Can Tho and Pushkar 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 dayPushkar $17Can Tho $28
Typical Food Prices in Pushkar
Some typical examples of dining costs in Pushkar are as follows:
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Lunch$2.27
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$4.93
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Coconut$0.27
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Mango$1.02
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.60
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.61
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Biking and Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural: $32
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Can Tho food tour voted by local - Vegan option is available: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pushkar $7.80Can Tho $16
Tours and Activities in Pushkar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Pushkar are as follows:
- 10-Day Jaipur, Udaipur, Mount Abu, Jodhpur & Jaisalmer Tour: $574
- 7-Day Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Pushkar & Jaipur Tour: $402
- Afternoon Walk Tour with Sunset & Fire Ritual -The Pushkar Route : $7.00
- Ajmer City Walking tour - The Pushkar Route: $35
- Cultural Walk of Pushkar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Evening Walking tour with Fire Ceremony - The Pushkar Route : $8.00
- Experience Private Food And Culture Walk-The Pushkar Route: $15
- Explore Pushkar in a Day from Jaipur, Private Tour: $62
- Food Walk Tour Pushkar (2 hours guided food tasting walk): $23
- From Jaipur : Ajmer Pushkar Private Tour by Cab with Guide: $56
- From Jaipur : Private Ajmer Pushkar Tour by Cab: $68
- From Jaipur: Private Ajmer and Pushkar Guided Tour: $90
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$1.90
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$7.96
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- Floating Market & Hidden Canals – Small Group Morning Boat Tour: $25
- Can Tho Countryside Bike Tour with Fruit Garden Visit: $30
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $30
- Victoria Sunset Cruise on Hau River: $35
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $37
- Floating Market, Cacao Farm and Mekong' Tour from Can Tho: $40
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $41
- Half-Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market & Small Canal Boat Tour: $42
- Premium Can Tho Small Canal Tour in Mekong Delta: $45
- Son Islet Experiences: $45
- Tour for Nature lover- Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve in Can Tho: $45
- Cycling in Village-Fruit Garden-Experience Local Ferry: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPushkar $6.34Can Tho $6.26
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.03
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pushkar and Can Tho, we can see that Can Tho is more expensive. And not only is Pushkar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pushkar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pushkar 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 Can Tho would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Can Tho than you might in Pushkar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pushkar Expensive? and Is Can Tho Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pushkar or Can Tho?
Can Tho has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Pushkar. When comparing the sizes of Pushkar and Can Tho, 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.