Prices in India - food, souvenirs, transport. How much money to take to India
Prices in India
Prices in India are among the lowest compared to Asian countries.
Shopping and souvenirs
Despite the fixed prices in stores, local traders tend to increase the cost of goods by 30-50% for foreigners, so you have to desperately bargain to equalize the prices. Tip: before going to the store or the market, it is advisable to ask someone from the local residents for the real prices of the goods you are interested in (this will give you significant advantages when bargaining).
Important: it is not recommended to pay for goods and services with bank cards in India, since the country “famous for” credit fraud.
What to bring from India?
- silk products, incense (incense sticks), Indian carpets, jewelry, Indian scarves, saris, shawls, natural henna, leather bags and shoes, natural cosmetics (Ayurvedic oils, creams, shampoos);
- spices, tea, sweets, rum.
You can buy Indian silk from 2.5 $, bronze figurines of deities - from 3-5 $, Indian incense - from 0.2 $ / 1 pack, a set of Indian spices - from 0.5 $ / 250 grams, Indian sweets - from $ 5/1 kg, Ayurvedic cosmetics - from $ 1, bright pictures in Madhubani style - from $ 20, discs with Indian music - for $ 0.5-1, Kashmir shawl - from $ 5, Indian tea - for 5-15 $ / 1 kg, rum - for $ 3-12.
Tours
On excursions “Splendor of Old Goa”, you will see various historical and cultural monuments - the Cathedral of St. Catherine, the Basilica of Jesus, the Archaeological Museum. As part of this excursion, you will visit the city of Panaji and cruise along the Mandovi River (river cruise duration - 1 hour). The approximate cost of the excursion is $ 40.
If you go on an excursion “Crocodiles and spices”, You will be able to see crocodiles while traveling through the backwaters of the Zuari River in a canoe, after which you will visit a spice plantation where cinnamon, curry, coriander and cloves grow. And after the excursion, an exotic lunch will be waiting for you. The approximate cost of the excursion is $ 40-45.
Entertainment
If you are a lover of beautiful nature and outdoor activities, you should go to Dudhsagar Nature Reserve. During such a trip, you will be able to ride an elephant, go to the jungle by jeep, and then get to the foot of the Dudhsagar waterfall (you can swim in the lake). Approximate cost of entertainment - $ 30.
If you decide to go on ocean fishing, then you will have to pay about $ 40.
Transport
Public transport is quite cheap: you will pay $ 0.3 for a bus ride, and $ 9 for a pass valid for a month..
If you rent a room in a cheap hotel, eat in eateries and travel by public transport, your minimum cost will be $ 20-30 per day for 1 person. But the best option is to calculate your vacation budget at the rate of $ 60-80 per day for 1 person.