Agra (Taj Mahal) travel budget

Agra (Taj Mahal): calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Agra (Taj Mahal)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Agra (Taj Mahal) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 32 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 4.2 per person
  • $ 1.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 610* (53200 Rs.)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 51 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.7 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • $ 2.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 1157* (100842 Rs.)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 62 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person
  • $ 5.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1596* (139160 Rs.)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Agra (Taj Mahal) compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Agra (Taj Mahal) in 2025 is 65% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Agra (Taj Mahal) in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2%-75%-75%-69%-69%-75%-75%-50%-50%-76%-76%-45%-45%Price variation between Agra (Taj Mahal) and United States (countrywide average) in 2025RestaurantHotelFoodTransportLeisure activitiesShopping-80-60-40-200



Local prices in Agra (Taj Mahal) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Agra (Taj Mahal)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Agra (Taj Mahal) is 75% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Agra (Taj Mahal) (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.52.72.76.66.63.63.622United StatesAgra (Taj Mahal)Lunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.7/person
($ 2 to $ 6.6)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 6.6/person
($ 4.3 to $ 14)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 3.6/person
($ 2.7 to $ 5.1)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 6.6)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.4/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 3.3)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.1/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

94% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Agra (Taj Mahal)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Agra (Taj Mahal) is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Agra (Taj Mahal) (compared to United States)16716724724734734717817825525559594242828246464141United StatesAgra (Taj Mahal)2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 34/night
($ 34 to $ 768)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 59/night
($ 11 to $ 317)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 42/night
($ 8.2 to $ 177)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 82/night
($ 26 to $ 418)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 347
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 186/night
($ 47 to $ 837)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 566
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 46/month
($ 18 to $ 332)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 53/month
($ 12 to $ 373)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 140/month
($ 13 to $ 829)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 41/month
($ 16 to $ 304)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 115/month
($ 18 to $ 816)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Agra (Taj Mahal)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Agra (Taj Mahal) is 75% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Agra (Taj Mahal) (compared to United States)4414145.35.33.23.2113.63.60.60.60.30.3United StatesAgra (Taj Mahal)EggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.6/kg
($ 2 to $ 7.9)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.3/kg
($ 0.1 to $ 0.6)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Agra (Taj Mahal)

On average, the price of transport in Agra (Taj Mahal) is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Agra (Taj Mahal) (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91181810.50.50.30.31.41.43939United StatesAgra (Taj Mahal)Bus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.3
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 39/24hrs
($ 27 to $ 88)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Agra (Taj Mahal)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Agra (Taj Mahal) is 76% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 2.7/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 6.6)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 6.6/hr
( $ 6.6)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Agra (Taj Mahal)

On average, shopping budget in Agra (Taj Mahal) is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.3/pack
($ 2.7 to $ 5.2)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 32
($ 14 to $ 67)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
($ 14 to $ 62)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Delhi
London → Delhi
London → Delhi
$ 717
(fair price: $ 620)
Melbourne → Delhi
Melbourne → Delhi
Melbourne → Delhi
$ 942
(fair price: $ 770)
Sydney → Delhi
Sydney → Delhi
Sydney → Delhi
$ 1002
(fair price: $ 826)
Toronto → Delhi
Toronto → Delhi
Toronto → Delhi
$ 1640
(fair price: $ 1420)
Montreal → Delhi
Montreal → Delhi
Montreal → Delhi
$ 1481
(fair price: $ 1292)
Manchester → Delhi
Manchester → Delhi
Manchester → Delhi
$ 792
(fair price: $ 664)



About this information on the cost of living in Agra (Taj Mahal)

The information about the cost of living in Agra (Taj Mahal) shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Agra (Taj Mahal) was updated on 28-03-2025.

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