As of November 12, 2026, India is cheaper than Pakistan for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $53 in India against $55 in Pakistan, a gap of 4.6%. Over the past year India has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+4.7% after inflation, against −5.0%). India carries the lower US advisory (Level 2 against Level 3). India is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | India | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $53 | $55 |
| Lean day | $21 | $22 |
| Comfortable day | $135 | $133 |
| Real change, 12 months | +4.7% | −5.0% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +5.8% | −2.0% |
| Versus 5-year average | +13.3% | −13.3% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 3 · Reconsider travel |
| Ease of travel | 3.6 · Workable | 2.4 · Expedition-grade |
| Index score | 75 | 51 |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Apr, May, Sep, Oct |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Sep | Mar, Nov |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
The highest ceiling and the lowest floor in travel: nothing is cheaper, nothing is more demanding.
The catchStomach trouble is close to a rite of passage, the heat from April to June is dangerous, and touts target new arrivals.
Some of the highest mountains on earth and a culture of hospitality, behind a serious advisory.
The catchTerrorism and kidnapping risk drive the advisory, with several regions rated Do Not Travel. Go with a reputable local operator.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.