Should you visit Kathmandu or Amsterdam?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Kathmandu and Amsterdam can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital, and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. There are over one million residents in the metro area. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that criss cross across the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The architecture, bridges, and cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
Which city is cheaper, Amsterdam or Kathmandu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Kathmandu is $49, while the average daily cost in Amsterdam is $157. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Kathmandu and Amsterdam in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Kathmandu is $68. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
A hotel room in Amsterdam is about $182 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
While meal prices in Kathmandu can vary, the average travelers spends about $7.69 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Kathmandu should cost around $3.08 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Kathmandu is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
In Amsterdam travelers spend around $39 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Kathmandu $7.69
Amsterdam $39
Typical Food prices in Kathmandu
Some typical examples of dining costs in Kathmandu are as follows:
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Dessert
$1.53
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Dinner for Two
$3.41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kathmandu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kathmandu.
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Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu:
$12
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Virtual Dal Bhat Private Cooking Class from Kathmandu:
$24
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Half day Nepal cooking class in Thamel:
$30
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Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu:
$31
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Cultural Dinner Show Kathmandu:
$32
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Nepal Cooking School:
$35
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Private 3-Hour Cooking Class and Meal in a Kathmandu Grill Restaurant & Wine Bar:
$38
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Cooking Class with HSJ:
$40
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Nepali Cooking Training and local cultural experience in Kathmandu:
$40
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cooking class in Kathmandu:
$40
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Cooking with a Family:
$45
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Nepali Dinner and Cultural Show in Kathmandu:
$47
Typical Food prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
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Live online cooking class from Classic European 2-course meal:
$23
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Three course lunch/dinner voucher:
$42
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Withlocals the 10 Tastings: Amsterdam's Favourite Private Food Tour with a Local:
$50
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Private Pizza Canal Cruise Amsterdam:
$62
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Dinner with an Amsterdam artist on the river:
$62
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Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café:
$63
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Amsterdam Small Group Food Tour:
$69
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Food Tour in the Albert Cuyp Market Amsterdam:
$73
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Delicious Dutch Dinner in an Amsterdam Canalhouse:
$75
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The Pizzaboat Amsterdam Min. 8 pax:
$75
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Small-Group Guided Sunset Canoe Tour in Waterland with Dinner:
$76
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Joy of Life - Bistro Dinner on an Amsterdam Canal:
$84
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $6.30 per day to get around in Kathmandu.
The average price of local transportation around Amsterdam is $19 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Kathmandu
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Kathmandu:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kathmandu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kathmandu:
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Airport Transfer (Airport - Kathmandu city - Airport):
$14
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Airport Transfer from TIA Airport to Hotel:
$8.00
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Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour with Hotel Transfers from Kathmandu:
$50
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Day Trip to Water and Amusement Park and Kirtipur sightseeing with Transfer:
$65
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Deluxe Toyota Coaster Mini Bus Transfer From Kathmandu to Pokhara or V. V.:
$22
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Hassle Free Intercity (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Chitwan) Transfer with Tourist Bus:
$13
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Kathmandu Airport Arrival Transfer(Airport-Hotel):
$22
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Kathmandu Airport Arrival transfer:
$14
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Kathmandu Airport Private Transfer Service:
$17
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Kathmandu Airport Transfer:
$11
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Kathmandu City Day Tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites with Private Transfer:
$108
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Kathmandu airport departure transfer:
$14
Typical Local Transportation prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
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Ultra - Amsterdam Private Transfer from Cruise Port to Amsterdam City Centre:
$9.55
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Private Transfer from Cruise Port to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
$9.55
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Ultra - Amsterdam Private Transfer from City Centre to Amsterdam Cruise Port:
$9.55
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Private Departure Transfer from Amsterdam City Center to Airport Schiphol (AMS):
$32
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Private Airport Transfer from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS):
$32
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Private Transfer from PTA Cruise Terminal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS):
$32
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Amsterdam City to Airport:
$34
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Premium Private Transfer from Amsterdam Hotels to Airport:
$35
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Private Amsterdam Airport departure Transfer:
$38
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Private Departure Transfer from Amsterdam City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:
$39
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Private Transfer from Amsterdam City Center to Zaanse Schans:
$40
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Amsterdam local transfers:
$42
Is it cheaper to fly into Kathmandu or Amsterdam?
Prices for flights to both Amsterdam and Kathmandu 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.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $7.28 per person, per day in Kathmandu. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Amsterdam's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $35 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Typical Entertainment prices in Kathmandu
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Kathmandu are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Kathmandu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kathmandu are as follows:
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Old Explore its winding alleyways on a historic audio walking tour:
$5.40
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Tourist Bus in Nepal:
$10
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Kathmandu Pokhara Tourist Bus Ticket:
$10
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Bus Ticket:
$11
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Kathmandu to Chitwan bus tickets booking:
$12
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Tourist Bus Intercity Hassle free Shuttle all over Nepal:
$12
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Pokhara Tourist Bus Ticket:
$13
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Kathmandu to Sybubesi bus ticket booking:
$13
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Kathmandu to Pokhara Tourist Bus Tickets reservation:
$13
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Tourist Bus Ticket from Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumnini in Nepal:
$13
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Kathmandu to Chitwan or Chitwan to Kathmandu by Tourist bus Ticket Service:
$13
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Kathmandu City Tour in Sharing Bus:
$14
Typical Entertainment prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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A tasty stroll through Pijp: An audio tour of some of Amsterdam great food spots:
$5.00
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An Amsterdam introduction: Explore the origins of Amsterdam on an audio tour:
$5.00
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Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.41
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Amsterdam West Specialty Coffee Spots Cycling Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.41
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Vondelpark and Old West Neighbourhood Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
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Amsterdam Private Tour: Red Light District Exploration Game:
$5.65
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The Red Light District self-guided Virtual Experience: The Highlights:
$7.45
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Absolutely Tip-Based Walking Tour With Super Local Guide (2,5 Hours):
$8.09
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Amsterdam Red Light District: A Walking Audio Tour on your Phone (1hour):
$9.94
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Silent Disco Club Experience:
$9.95
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Small-Group Cheese Tasting Experience in Amsterdam:
$12
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Self-Guided City Experience:
$12
Alcohol
The average person spends about $5.19 on alcoholic beverages in Kathmandu per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Amsterdam may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $22 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Distillery Tour & Tasting:
$22
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Amsterdam Bar Crawl:
$27
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Amsterdam Shared Bar Crawl:
$31
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Private Amsterdam Red Light District and pub tour:
$61
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4 hour Amsterdam Brewery Tour:
$81
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High Class Culinary Lunch in Amsterdam - Self-Guided Food & Wine Tour:
$102
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Drew's 3-Hour Amsterdam Brewery and Bar Tour to Top Rated Bars:
$106
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Discover 3 gastronomic restaurants in Amsterdam - self-guided food & wine tour:
$129
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Experience 4 Culinary Restaurants in Amsterdam Self-Guided Food & Wine Tour:
$152
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Amsterdam Bachelor Party Bar Crawl:
$488
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kathmandu and Amsterdam, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Kathmandu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kathmandu is in Asia and Amsterdam 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 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 Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam than you might in Kathmandu.
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