Which place is cheaper, Kathmandu or Cappadocia?
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 Cappadocia or Kathmandu?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia 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: Cappadocia or Kathmandu?
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
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 The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal.
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Cappadocia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $124Kathmandu $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $124, while the average daily cost in Kathmandu is $54. 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 Cappadocia and Kathmandu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $35Kathmandu $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $70Kathmandu $68
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Kathmandu
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia 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: Cappadocia Hotel Prices and Kathmandu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $33Kathmandu $5.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Horseback Tour in Cappadocia Valleys and Transfers: $10
- Cappadocia Transfer From or To Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport: $10
- Cappadocia Sunset ATV Tour with Transfer: $11
- Cappadocia Private Airport Transfers from Kayseri & Nevşehir: $11
- Cappadocia Transfer From/To Nevsehir and Kayseri Airport: $11
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport: $12
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From to Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport: $12
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer to/from Kayseri/Nevsehir (ASR or NAV): $14
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Kayseri and Nevşehir Airport: $14
- Cappadocia ATV Tour Sunrise Sunset or Daytime with Hotel Transfer: $15
- Private Airport Transfer in Nevsehir and Kayseri: $16
- Cappadocia Pottery Workshop Class with Hotel Transfer: $16
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$1.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kathmandu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kathmandu:
- Kathmandu to Lumbini or Sunauli Border Transfer by Luxury Private Vehicle: $300
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu to Pokhara Hotels: $244
- Everest Scenic Flight with Window Seat and Transfer: $239
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu to Chitwan Hotels: $210
- Mount Everest Scenic Flight by Buddha Air with Free Transfers: $190
- Private Transfer to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu or Pokhara: $170
- Kathmandu–Pokhara Private Transfer by Car, Jeep and HIace: $156
- Private Sunrise or Sunset Tour of Dhulikhel with return transfers from Kathmandu: $154
- Yoga Experience Day Trip with Private Transfer From Kathmandu: $152
- Kathmandu VIP Airport Arrival Meet & Greet with Private Transfer: $150
- Kathmandu to Lumbini One Way Transfer by Private AC Car: $140
- Kathmandu ↔ Chitwan Private Transfer: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Kathmandu?
Prices for flights to both Kathmandu and Cappadocia 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 dayCappadocia $56Kathmandu $13
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner: $46
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $51
- Traditional Turkish Cuisine Dinner and Turkish Night Show: $55
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $57
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $58
- Turkish Night Show In Cappadocia (with Dinner): $62
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup: $62
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $63
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner in a Cave: $64
- Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave: $65
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $72
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $74
Typical Food Prices in Kathmandu
Some typical examples of dining costs in Kathmandu are as follows:
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Dessert$1.16
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Dinner for Two$2.59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kathmandu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kathmandu.
- Cultural Stay in Kathmandu and experience dinner with family: $18
- Authentic Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu: $23
- Momo, Dhalbhat & Thukpa Cooking Class, Nepal: $25
- Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip: $30
- Secret Food Tour - Food Bites and Sights Kathmandu 14+ Tastings: $35
- Kathmandu Kitchens Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
- Exotic Food Tour Newari Flavors and Evening Trails 15 Tastings: $40
- Cooking Class with Vyas: $49
- Newari Cooking Class with a Home Chef- From market to the plate.: $50
- Kathmandu Best Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $53
- Food Tour in Kathmandu: $57
- Half Day Nepal Cooking Class in Thamel: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $63Kathmandu $6.92
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two$0.61
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$12
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.34
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.49
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.31
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.04
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Turkish Bath$1.42
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Hot air ballooning$8.24
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Goreme open air museum$0.41
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Bellydancing Show$2.65
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- Cappadocia Red Tour Lunch + Guide + Museum Tickets /Small Group: $3.43
- Cappadocia Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Hotel Pickup: $3.43
- Cappadocia Horseback Riding Tour with Hotel Pickup & Helmet: $3.43
- Cappadocia Daily Tour Red & Green - Mix: $5.73
- Cappadocia Horse Tour: $6.76
- Cappadocia Private Day Tour: $8.00
- Private Guided Tour : Best of Cappadocia: $9.00
- Private Full Day Cappadocia Tour With Luxury Van and Guide: $9.00
- One Day Cappadocia Private Tour: $9.00
- Cappadocia Private Tour - Cappadocia's All Highlights in 1 Day: $9.00
- Private Pottery Workshop Experience and Guiding: $9.16
- Cappadocia ATV Tour Through Scenic Valleys: $9.30
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$1.29
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Patan Durbar Square Entrance for Two$3.23
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Swayambhunath Stupa$1.29
Tours and Activities in Kathmandu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kathmandu are as follows:
- "Off-The-Beaten-Path" Tour around Kathmandu: $70
- 1 Day Kathmandu Heritage 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch: $99
- 1 Day Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour: $35
- 1 Day Valley Rim Biking Tour in Kathmandu: $160
- 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 Sightseeing with Panauti, Namobuddha Tour from Kathmandu: $163
- 2 Days and 1 Night Chitwan Safari Tour: $125
- 2 Night 3 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Kathmandu: $235
- 2 Night 3 Days Pokhara City Tour: $150
- 2 Nights 3 Days Chitwan Safari Tour from Kathmandu or Pokhara: $254
- 2 Nights 3 Days Pokhara Tour from Kathmandu: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $12Kathmandu $4.93
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Signature Local Wine Tasting in Cappadocia: $12
- Local Wine Tasting Experience: $69
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $72
- Cappadocia Tour with Wine Tasting and Clay Shaping: $90
- Cappadocia Vineyard Experience and Wine Tasting: $93
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour: $159
- Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting: $219
- Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275
Sample the Local Flavors in Kathmandu
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kathmandu:
- Kathmandu Nightlife and Pub Crawl Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Kathmandu, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Kathmandu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia 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 Cappadocia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cappadocia 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 Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Kathmandu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Kathmandu?
Kathmandu has a larger population, and is about 230 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia 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.