Which place is cheaper, Kathmandu or Antalya?
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 Antalya or Kathmandu?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Kathmandu? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Antalya or Kathmandu?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital and largest city in the country of Nepal. Its metropolitan area forms one large urban area that includes the area of Patan to the south. As of 2011 there were 2.5 million residents in the Kathmandu metropolis and over 3 million in the entire metropolitan area. Kathmandu is likely to be your entry point into Nepal and is a great place to pick up supplies and arrange the details for any treks you hope to do. Many travelers rush through Kathmandu, turned off by the pollution and crowds, but to skip Kathmandu is to miss a major cultural, financial, and influential part of what defines the country of Nepal. The city itself is quite fun to explore if you allow it enough time and an open mind.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal.
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Antalya Prices
Turkey PricesKathmandu Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $115Kathmandu $56
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $115, while the average daily cost in Kathmandu is $56. 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 Antalya and Kathmandu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $38Kathmandu $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $76Kathmandu $70
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Kathmandu
Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Kathmandu? 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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Kathmandu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $77Kathmandu $6.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Private Transfer from Antalya Airport: $0.66
- Antalya/Kemer: Mega Star Party Boat w/Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $9.11
- Land of Legends Night Show Transfer & Boat Parade: $9.15
- Antalya / Kemer : Mega Star Party Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $12
- Land Of Legends Night Show Transfer with Optional Private: $12
- Antalya/Kemer/Belek Land Of Legends Night Show Tour with Transfer: $14
- Antalya Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $14
- Transfer Land of Legends Tour: $15
- Side: Whitewater Rafting Adventure with Lunch and Transfer: $15
- Land of Legends Night Show in Antalya – Round Transfer Included: $16
- Antalya or Kemer: Land of Legends Roundtrip Night Transfer: $16
- Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Kathmandu
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Kathmandu:
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Taxi Ride$1.33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kathmandu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kathmandu:
- Yoga Experience Day Trip with Private Transfer From Kathmandu: $152
- Trishuli River Rafting Day Trip from Kathmandu with Transfers: $279
- Tribhuvan International Airport Transfer Service: $12
- Tribhuvan International Airport KTM Private Transfer to Kathmandu: $28
- Private car transfer from Kathmandu Airport to hotels in Kathmandu: $15
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu to Chitwan Hotels: $210
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu Hotels to Domestic Airport Vehicle: $20
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu Domestic Airport to Hotel Vehicle: $20
- Private Transfer to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu or Pokhara: $170
- Private Transfer to Bhaktapur from Kathmandu: $65
- Private Sunrise or Sunset Tour of Dhulikhel with return transfers from Kathmandu: $144
- Private Luxury Car Transfer all over Nepal: $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Kathmandu?
Prices for flights to both Kathmandu and Antalya 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 dayAntalya $31Kathmandu $14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Antalya/Side/Alanya: Land of Legends Night Show with Dinner: $1.59
- Antalya/Belek/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $9.74
- Land of Legends Night Show w/Dinner: $16
- From Suluada Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $40
- Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $50
- Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $53
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show and Dinner at Aspendos from Kemer: $64
- Turkish Baklava Cooking Class with a Local Host: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Host: $82
- Riviera Relish Antalya Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $99
Typical Food Prices in Kathmandu
Some typical examples of dining costs in Kathmandu are as follows:
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Dessert$1.19
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Dinner for Two$2.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kathmandu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kathmandu.
- Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu: $17
- Cultural Stay in Kathmandu and experience dinner with family: $18
- Home Made Authentic Nepali Dinner (veg/non vegg): $18
- Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class: $20
- Cook and Eat: Cooking Class in Kathmandu near Thamel: $24
- Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking Class: $30
- Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip: $30
- Secret Food Tour - Food Bites and Sights Kathmandu 14+ Tastings: $35
- Momo Cooking Class -The Art Of Making MoMo with Home Chef: $35
- Patan Food Tour Walking and Food Testing: $35
- Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu: $36
- Everest Eats Kathmandu Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $32Kathmandu $7.09
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover A Self-Guided Tour: $1.14
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.04
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Bath Experience w/Massage: $5.41
- TOP Antalya : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.79
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Antalya/Belek/Kemer: Deluxe Party Boat Tour with Lunch: $6.49
- Antalya Scuba Diving Adventure w/Private Expert Diver Option: $7.40
- Antalya City Tour: Old Town, Waterfalls, Boat & Cable Car: $7.74
- Antalya & Kemer: 2 Dives Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch: $9.74
- Antalya : Guided Old City Tour w/Cable Car&Waterfalls & Boat Trip: $12
- Antalya /Belek : Guided City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat: $12
- Antalya : Old City Tour w/Olympos Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat: $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Kathmandu
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Kathmandu are as follows:
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Monkey Temple for Two$1.33
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Patan Durbar Square Entrance for Two$3.32
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Swayambhunath Stupa$1.33
Tours and Activities in Kathmandu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kathmandu are as follows:
- 1 Day Gay Tour Nepal: $155
- 1 Day Kathmandu Heritage 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch: $99
- 1 Day Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour: $35
- 1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara or Kathmandu: $141
- 1 Nights 2 Days Private Nagarkot Tour Package from Kathmandu: $150
- 2 Day Kathmandu City with Nagarkot Sunrise, Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur Tour: $236
- 2 Day Kathmandu Sightseeing with Panauti, Namobuddha Tour from Kathmandu: $163
- 2 Day Poon Hill Trek with 2 Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour: $731
- 2 Days Hindu Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal: $146
- 2 Days and 1 Night Chitwan Safari Tour: $125
- 2 Nights 3 Days Chitwan Safari Tour from Kathmandu or Pokhara: $254
- 2 Nights 3 Days Chitwan Tour from Kathmandu: $294
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $14Kathmandu $5.06
Sample the Local Flavors in Antalya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antalya:
- BeBold World Famous Pub Crawl: $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Kathmandu
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kathmandu:
- Bar Tour & Pub Crawl -Sip, Stroll, Repeat Thamel's Night: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Kathmandu, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Kathmandu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe and Kathmandu is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Kathmandu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kathmandu 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya than you might in Kathmandu.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Kathmandu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Kathmandu?
Kathmandu has a larger population, and is about 90% larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Kathmandu, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.