Which place is cheaper, Boston or Kathmandu?
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 Kathmandu or Boston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kathmandu and Boston 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: Kathmandu or Boston?
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.
Boston
Boston is one of the oldest and most historic cities in New England. It is also the capital of the state of Massachusetts and the largest city in the region. The city proper covers 48 square miles and has a population of more than 600,000. The Greater Boston area has 4.5 million people and is the tenth largest metropolitan area in the country.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best Photography Tours in United States of America, and The Best Camping Tours in United States of America.
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Kathmandu Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKathmandu $55Boston $291
The average daily cost (per person) in Kathmandu is $55, while the average daily cost in Boston is $291. 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 Kathmandu and Boston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKathmandu $36Boston $166
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKathmandu $72Boston $332
Compare Hotels in Kathmandu and Boston
Looking for a hotel in Kathmandu or Boston? 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: Kathmandu Hotel Prices and Boston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kathmandu $6.14Boston $37
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:
- Tribhuvan International Airport Transfer Service: $12
- Kathmandu - Private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport: $15
- Private car transfer from Kathmandu Airport to hotels in Kathmandu: $15
- Kathmandu Airport Private Transfer: Arrival or Departure Service: $15
- Kathmandu Airport Private Transfers: $16
- Kathmandu Airport Transfer Service: $18
- Deluxe Toyota Coaster Mini Bus Transfer From Kathmandu to Pokhara or V. V.: $22
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu International Airport to Hotel: $25
- Rent a Private Car with Driver for Kathmandu City Transfer: $25
- Kathmandu Airport Transfer: $30
- Private Transfer: Hotel to Kathmandu Airport Vehicle: $35
- Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour with Hotel Transfers from Kathmandu: $60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Boston
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Boston are as follows:
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Taxi$35
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Subway Daily Pass$9.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Boston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boston:
- Private Departure Transfer to Boston Airport BOS: $28
- BOS Airport Private Transfer to Boston Downtown: $37
- Boston to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) - Departure Private Transfer: $59
- Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Boston - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- Manchester–Boston Regional Airport to Manchester - Arrival Private Transfer: $72
- Manchester to Manchester–Boston Regional Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- Private Transfer from Flynn Cruise Port to Boston Airport (BOS): $79
- Private Transfer from Boston Airport (BOS) to Flynn Cruise Port: $79
- Round Trip Private Transfer Boston Airport BOS to Boston Downtown: $83
- One Way Airport Transfer Service: $85
- Flynn Cruise Port to Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS)- Departure Private Transfer: $92
- Private Airport Transfer to/from Logan Airport: $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Kathmandu or Boston?
Prices for flights to both Boston 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayKathmandu $13Boston $86
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.
- Saturday Hidden Kathmandu Walk and Food Tour: $9.50
- 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
- Momo Cooking Class -The Art Of Making MoMo with Home Chef: $35
- Secret Food Tour - Food Bites and Sights Kathmandu 14+ Tastings: $35
- Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu: $36
- Exotic Food Tour Newari Flavors and Evening Trails 15 Tastings: $40
- Walking Food tour: Food and Drink Tasting with Guide In Kathmandu: $40
- Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu: $48
- Women Empowerment Project(Nepali cooking class & jewelry workshop: $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Boston
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Boston.
- Self-Guided "The North End Pizza, Cannoli and Picnic" Tour: $5.50
- Morning Walks with Salem Food Tours: $34
- Freedom Trail History and Food Tour: $39
- Harvard Square French Fry and Pairings Food Tour: $66
- North End Pizza Walking Tour with 3 Slices & Cannoli: $69
- Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors and Heritage Walk: $70
- Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes: $75
- 2-Hour Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Italian Flavors: $75
- Pizza Beer and Paul Revere Tour: $75
- Pizza, Beer, and Paul Revere Tour: $75
- North End Food Experience with Pizza, Meats & Cheese: $75
- Boston Seafood Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kathmandu $7.09Boston $33
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:
- Private Chandragiri Cable Car and The Monkey Temple Tour: $5.00
- Kathmandu Full Day Sightseeing Tour: $5.00
- Full Day Guided Tour in Kathmandu: $5.00
- All Seven UNESCO Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley: $5.00
- Full Day Private Tour of Seven World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu: $5.00
- From 2 Stupas & Kopan Monastery Spiritual Tour: $7.00
- Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group: $8.00
- Kathmandu to Chitwan Tourist Bus Tickets: $9.50
- Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group: $10
- Private World Heritage Sites Tour/ 4 UNESCO Tour.: $10
- Chitwan to Kathmandu Tourist Bus Ticket (Luxury Sofa Seater): $11
- Sauraha Chitwan to Kathmandu Tourist Bus Tickets: $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Boston
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Boston are as follows:
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Two Tickets to Celtics Game$101
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Duck Tour$32
Tours and Activities in Boston
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Boston are as follows:
- Boston Highlights: Self‑Guided Walking Tour: $1.06
- Boston Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.07
- The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour: $5.00
- App-Guided "Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail" Walking Tour: $5.00
- 2 Hour Boston Historical and Heritage Walking Tour: $5.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Boston North End: $5.75
- Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $5.83
- Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.84
- Boston Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- North End Boston Mafia Exploration Game and Tour: $6.99
- Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour: $7.75
- Harvard's Haunts Solo Smart Phone Guided App Ghost Walking Tour: $7.75
For more ideas for your next trip, check out Free Things to Do in Boston, Must-See Monuments and Memorials In Boston, and The Best Things To Do in Boston with Kids.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKathmandu $5.09Boston $27
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Boston
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Boston:
- Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Boston Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns: $35
- Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures: $36
- History Pub Crawl Tour Along the Freedom Trail: $56
- Freedom Trail History Tour and Brewery Taste: $71
- Sushi Making Class at a Local Distillery in Boston: $75
- Sushi Making Class at a Local Brewery in Boston: $75
- DIY Candle Making Class at a Local Brewery in Boston: $75
- Day Trip from Meadery Tour & Wine Tasting: $85
- Boston Signature Guided Brewery Tour: $105
- Guided Craft Brewery Tour with a Snack: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kathmandu and Boston, we can see that Boston 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 Boston is in North America, 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 Boston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Boston 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 Kathmandu Expensive? and Is Boston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kathmandu or Boston?
Kathmandu has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Boston. When comparing the sizes of Kathmandu and Boston, 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.