Which place is cheaper, Naples or Islamabad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Islamabad or Naples?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Islamabad and Naples can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Islamabad or Naples?
Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, specially built in the 1960's to replace the former capital, Karachi. Most of the city's population are employees of the government, though many people come from all over Pakistan to enjoy the city's peaceful atmosphere and green spaces, museums, and monuments.
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIslamabad $42Naples $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Islamabad is $42, while the average daily cost in Naples is $138. 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 Islamabad and Naples in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIslamabad $20Naples $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIslamabad $40Naples $140
Compare Hotels in Islamabad and Naples
Looking for a hotel in Islamabad or Naples? 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: Islamabad Hotel Prices and Naples Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Islamabad $7.67Naples $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Islamabad
Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Islamabad International Airport Arrival Pick up Transfer: $55
- Islamabad International Airport Departure Drop off Transfer : $55
- Islamabad International Airport Transfer: $35
- Islamabad International Airport Transfer - ARRIVAL: $40
- Islamabad Round Trip Airport Transfer & Customizable Day Trip: $95
- Premium Services: Islamabad Day Trip & Round Trip Airport Transfers.: $170
- Premium Services: Islamabad International Airport Transfer - Arrival: $55
- Premium Services: Islamabad International Airport Transfer - Departures: $55
- Private Chauffeur: Arrival Transfer Airport Pick up (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore): $50
- Private Transfer from Islamabad Airport to Pakistan: $61
- Transit Trip: Islamabad City Exploration Day Tour & Round Trip Airport Transfer: $110
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket$1.29
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Alibus From Airport$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$7.86
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Train to Pompeii$3.43
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Taxi$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Sorrento: Enjoy Pompeii and Vesuvius with private transfer: $592
- From Private Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Stop: $537
- From Bari Private Transfer with WiFi: $484
- From Private Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Stop: $431
- From Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Guided Tour: $422
- From Transfer to Amalfi-Ravello with Tour of Pompeii: $422
- From One-Way Transfer to Sorrento with Pompeii Tour: $380
- Private Transfer Naples to Amalfi coast or vice cersa: $355
- Van Transfer from Naples Apt to Sorrento/Amalfi/Positano: $323
- Return Transfer from Naples Cruise Port to Pompeii: $301
- Transfer from Naples to Caserta with a stop Royal Palace: $297
- Transfer from Naples to Sorrento or Sorrento to Naples: $295
Is it cheaper to fly into Islamabad or Naples?
Prices for flights to both Naples and Islamabad 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 dayIslamabad $15Naples $43
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$30
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$52
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Napoli Pizza$7.76
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Dinner$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Napoli: Traditional Tiramisu Cooking Class with Limoncello: $37
- Naples Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $41
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Tasty Naples Street Food Tour of MustEat Gourmet Specialties and MustSee Sites: $46
- Eating Naples Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- Enjoy an Authentic Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $48
- Be my Guest at Dinner ! Taste and experience an authentic Neapolitan dinner !: $49
- No Diet Club - Unique Food Tour in Napoli: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $54
- The Neapolitan culinary art Street Food Tour: $57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Islamabad $9.48Naples $32
Tours and Activities in Islamabad
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Islamabad.
- Islamabad In & Around Full Day Customized City Tour: $80
- Full-Day Sightseeing Tour Of Islamabad: $80
- Private Tour: Half Day Islamabad Saidpur Village Exploration Tour: $80
- Private Tour: Hidden Gems of Islamabad Exploration Tour: $90
- Guided Top 5 Wonders Exploration Tour: $95
- Islamabad Instagram Tour: Most Famous Spots (Private & All-Inclusive): $95
- City Tour with Faisal Mosque and Lake View Park: $95
- Full Day Private City Tour Of Islamabad: $99
- Best of Islamabad Half Day Tour With Meal At Monal Restaurant (Morn & Eve Slots): $100
- Top Ten Wonders of Islamabad Guided City Tour: $120
- Private Tour: Guided Day Trip To Murree from Islamabad: $130
- From Full Day Guided Taxila Ruins Exploration Tour: $150
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance$9.64
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance$5.36
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Entrance to Pompeii$12
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Herculaneum Private Walking Tour: $164
- Napoli Sight Eating Walk: Food and Sight Tour: $45
- Pompeii and Vesuvius Day Trip from Naples with skip the line: $120
- Positano & Sorrento Private Day Tour: $273
- Private Tour a Pompeii e Sorrento from Napoli: $218
- Sea and Land Small Group Capri Island Tour from Naples Main Port: $163
- Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Day Tour from Naples : $164
- Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello tour from Naples : $131
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour to Naples Archeological Museum: $109
- 2-Hour Guided Naples Walking Tour: $280
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Herculaneum: $273
- 2-hour guided tour of the island by boat from Procida: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIslamabad $2.88Naples $23
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer$4.39
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Beer$4.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Napoli Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $15
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Vesuvius wine tasting with company tour: $29
- Private WINE Tasting in Napoli with BOOKS: $44
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $52
- Regional food and wine tasting: $54
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $65
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $76
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $80
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Islamabad and Naples, we can see that Naples is more expensive. And not only is Islamabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Islamabad is in Asia and Naples is in Europe, 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 Islamabad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Islamabad 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples than you might in Islamabad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Islamabad Expensive? and Is Naples Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Islamabad or Naples?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 64% larger than the population of Islamabad. When comparing the sizes of Islamabad and Naples, 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.
When is the best time to visit Islamabad or Naples?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Islamabad or Naples in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Islamabad as well as Naples. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Naples because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Islamabad can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Islamabad is generally a little warmer than Naples. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 32°C (90°F), and Naples fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Naples. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Islamabad this time of the year. In the summer, Islamabad often gets less sunshine than Naples. Islamabad gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 313 hours of full sun.
Islamabad receives a lot of rain in the summer. Islamabad usually gets more rain in July than Naples. Islamabad gets 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Naples receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIslamabad 32°C (90°F)Naples 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Naples in the Autumn?
Both Naples and Islamabad are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Naples this time of year.
Islamabad is much warmer than Naples in the autumn. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 26°C (80°F) in October, and Naples fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Naples during autumn. Islamabad gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Naples. In October, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Naples. Islamabad gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Naples receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIslamabad 26°C (80°F)Naples 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Naples in the Winter?
Both Naples and Islamabad during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Naples for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Islamabad is much warmer than Naples. Typically, the winter temperatures in Islamabad in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Naples averages at about 8°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Islamabad. In the winter, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Naples. Islamabad gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 115 hours of full sun.
Naples gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Islamabad usually gets less rain in January than Naples. Islamabad gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Naples receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIslamabad 14°C (57°F)Naples 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Naples in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Islamabad and Naples. Furthermore, many visitors come to Naples in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Islamabad is generally much warmer than Naples. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 27°C (80°F), and Naples fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Naples during spring. Islamabad gets 258 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Naples. Islamabad gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Naples receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIslamabad 27°C (80°F)Naples 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Naples and Islamabad
| Islamabad | Naples | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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