Which place is cheaper, Palawan 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 Palawan?
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 Palawan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pushkar or Palawan?
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.
Palawan
Palawan is an archipelagic province of the Philippines, named for its largest island which measures about 450 kilometers (or 280 miles) long. The island is known as an ecological frontier with plenty of beaches and resorts as well as opportunities to see a diverse array of wildlife and their habitats on land and sea.
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 in Philippines, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPushkar $34Palawan $43
The average daily cost (per person) in Pushkar is $34, while the average daily cost in Palawan is $43. 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 Palawan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPushkar $12Palawan $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPushkar $24Palawan $26
Compare Hotels in Pushkar and Palawan
Looking for a hotel in Pushkar or Palawan? 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 Palawan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pushkar $4.70Palawan $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pushkar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pushkar:
- Private Transfers Pushkar To Udaipur Drop: $58
- Private Transfer from Pushkar to Jaipur: $40
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Udaipur In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Ranthambore In AC Vehicle: $117
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To New Delhi In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Mount Abu In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jodhpur In AC Vehicle: $71
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jaipur In AC Vehicle: $45
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Agra In AC Vehicle: $112
- Jodhpur :Private Transfer to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Pushkar: $47
- Jaipur: Private Transfer to Jodhpur with Pushkar tour: $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palawan
Also for Palawan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $10
- Coron Airport Shared Hotel Transfers: $10
- Airport Transfers airport to city center hotel and cruise port: $20
- El Nido Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $44
- El Nido Tour C with Lunch and Transfers: $44
- Coron Ultimate Tour: 7 Destinations with Lunch and Transfer: $47
- Private Van Transfers: Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Vice Versa: $48
- El Nido (Lio) Airport Transfers: $50
- PrivateTransfer from Puerto Princesa Port to Puerto Princesa city: $60
- Private Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $79
- Busuanga Palawan Private Airport Transfer to Coron Town: $90
- Private for your group - transfers Puerto princesa to elnido : $100
Is it cheaper to fly into Pushkar or Palawan?
Prices for flights to both Palawan 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 $17Palawan $19
Typical Food Prices in Pushkar
Some typical examples of dining costs in Pushkar are as follows:
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Lunch$2.27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pushkar $7.80Palawan $5.21
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
Tours and Activities in Palawan
For Palawan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Half-day Puerto Princesa City Tour: $15
- Coron Town Tour with Maquinit Hot Spring: $19
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines : $20
- Coron Island Hopping Tour A with Kayangan Lake: $25
- 2in1 City tour and museum with pick up at hotel or cruise port: $25
- Half-Day City Tour from Puerto Princesa: $27
- Coron Island Hopping Tour B with Skeleton Wreck & Barracuda Lake: $32
- Fullday Coron Island Hopping Tour : $34
- City Tour of Puerto Princesa sightseeing excursion: $35
- Coron Island Tour A (Shared Tour): $37
- Joiners Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour: $38
- Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Tour with Lunch: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPushkar $6.34Palawan $7.44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pushkar and Palawan, we can see that Palawan 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 Palawan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palawan 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 Palawan 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.