Which place is cheaper, Da Nang or Kathmandu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kathmandu or Da Nang?
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 Da Nang 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 Da Nang?
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.
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKathmandu $57Da Nang $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Kathmandu is $57, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $46. 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 Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKathmandu $40Da Nang $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKathmandu $80Da Nang $38
Compare Hotels in Kathmandu and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Kathmandu or Da Nang? 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 Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kathmandu $6.95Da Nang $11
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$1.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kathmandu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kathmandu:
- Kathmandu Airport transfer service: $8.35
- Kathmandu - Arrival transfer from airport to hotel : $12
- Kathmandu Airport Transfer: $16
- Kathmandu airport transfer service: $20
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu Domestic Airport to Hotel Vehicle : $20
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu Hotels to Domestic Airport Vehicle: $20
- Kathmandu Airport Arrival transfer: $20
- Deluxe Toyota Coaster Mini Bus Transfer From Kathmandu to Pokhara or V. V. : $22
- Kathmandu to Pokhara: Luxury Sofa Bus Transfer: $23
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu International Airport to Hotel : $25
- Kathmandu to Pokhara Transfer: $25
- Kathmandu to Ramechhap (Manthali Airport) Transfer Service: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Airport Transfer to Hotel Da Nang city center: $6.15
- Da Nang International Airport Private Transfer: $6.52
- Private transfer from Airport Da Nang/ Hoi An hotel: $6.57
- Private and Shuttle Transfers: Da Nang Airport - Hoi An City: $6.57
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers: $7.39
- Da Nang Airport transfer to Hoi An/ Hue/ Chu Lai or Quang Ngai: $8.00
- From Ba Na Hills Round Trip Shuttle Bus Transfer: $9.03
- DA NANG AIRPORT TO DA NANG HOTEL by Private Transfer: $9.97
- DA NANG AIRPORT To Da Nang Hotel by PRIVATE TRANSFER: $10
- Da Nang Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang APT-HTL (DAD): $10
- Private Transfer from Da Nang International Airport (DAD): $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Kathmandu or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang 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 $8.31Da Nang $16
Typical Food Prices in Kathmandu
Some typical examples of dining costs in Kathmandu are as follows:
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Dessert$1.35
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Dinner for Two$3.01
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kathmandu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kathmandu.
- Best Half-Day Nepali Cooking Class & Hotel Pickup: $7.50
- Momo Making & Cooking class in Thamel with Pickup: $8.59
- Half Day cooking class in Kathmandu by Local Chefs & Pickup: $9.37
- Best Half day cooking class in Thamel Kathmandu with Pickup: $10
- Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu : $12
- Cultural Dinner Show with Traditional Dance: $17
- Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel, Kathmandu with Pickup: $19
- Cooking Class in Thamel Kathmandu by Local Chef with pickup: $22
- Nepali cooking class and Homestay experience : $22
- Half Day Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Visit: $23
- Food Tour In Kathmandu With Walking Local Market: $23
- Momo, Dhalbhat & Thukpa Cooking Class, Nepal: $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Dragon bridge show and Da Nang local food tour: $4.10
- Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $26
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $27
- Cooking Class and tasting Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang city: $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class: $29
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour : $29
- Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking Class: $29
- Basket Boat Riding and Cooking Class from Da Nang City : $29
- Making Lantern & Basket Boat & Happy Cooking Class: $30
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class with Market Tour & Coffee Making: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kathmandu $8.04Da Nang $13
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$1.50
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Patan Durbar Square Entrance for Two$3.76
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Swayambhunath Stupa$1.50
Tours and Activities in Kathmandu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kathmandu are as follows:
- Private Tour Chandragiri Hills and Kathmandu Durbar Square : $5.00
- City Highlights Bus Tour: $9.56
- Sarngkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour in Pokhara: $10
- Skywalk Adventure in Nepal: $11
- Discovering Full-Day City Highlights Bus Tour: $12
- Nepali Nightlife Experience in Kathmandu's Vibrant Thamel: $12
- Tourist Bus Intercity Hassle free Shuttle all over Nepal: $12
- Kathmandu to Pokhara Tourist Bus- MNS: $12
- Bandipur Tourist Bus Ticket: $12
- 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Private Day Tour: $13
- Chitwan To Kathmandu Tourist Bus: $13
- Thamel Rickshaw tour: $13
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- The private tour to Golden Bridge and Marble mountain: $2.05
- From Monkey Mountain Hidden Gems Full-Day Tour: $4.10
- Local Food Private Walking Tour: $4.10
- Han River by night on boat cruise in Da Nang: $5.50
- Han River Local Cruise by Night: $6.15
- Han River Cruise & Cham Dancing by Phu Quy Cruise: $6.15
- Scenic Han River Night Cruise On My Xuan Cruise.: $6.15
- Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Han River Tour - Da Nang Dragon Cruise: $8.21
- Sightseeing Tour From Hue To Da Nang By Train: $8.62
- Han River Cruise by Night with Dance Performance: $9.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKathmandu $5.77Da Nang $9.39
Sample the Local Flavors in Da Nang
Also in Da Nang, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Son Tra Private Tour Rice Wine Distillery & Fishing Sauce Filtery: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kathmandu and Da Nang, we can see that Kathmandu is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Da Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Da Nang 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 Kathmandu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kathmandu than you might in Da Nang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kathmandu Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kathmandu or Da Nang?
Kathmandu has a larger population, and is about 92% larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Kathmandu and Da Nang, 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.