Pickleball Questions

Both padel and pickleball seem to be opening up everywhere in Indian cities right now and I keep seeing both mentioned together. I've never played either and want to try one seriously rather than both half-heartedly. Which is actually easier to pick up as a complete beginner with no racket sport background?

Pickleball courts have suddenly opened up near me in Hyderabad and I want to try it properly rather than just once. I don't want to overspend on gear before I know if I'll stick with it, but I also don't want to buy something so cheap it puts me off the sport. What's a sensible beginner budget?