Which place is cheaper, Dublin 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 Dublin?
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 Dublin 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 Dublin?
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.
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best Walking Tours in Ireland, and The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKathmandu $55Dublin $204
The average daily cost (per person) in Kathmandu is $55, while the average daily cost in Dublin is $204. 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 Dublin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKathmandu $35Dublin $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKathmandu $70Dublin $156
Compare Hotels in Kathmandu and Dublin
Looking for a hotel in Kathmandu or Dublin? 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 Dublin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kathmandu $6.09Dublin $22
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$1.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kathmandu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kathmandu:
- Airport Transfers in Kathmandu – Pickup OR Drop-Off Service: $15
- Buddha Air Mount Everest Experience with Transfers: $185
- Chitwan to Pokhara Transfer by Private AC Car (One Way): $80
- Kathmandu ↔ Chitwan Private Transfer: $131
- Kathmandu - Private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport: $15
- Kathmandu Airport Departure Transfer – Easy, Safe & Hassle-Free: $9.00
- Kathmandu Airport Private Transfer Service: $17
- Kathmandu Airport Private Transfer: Arrival or Departure Service: $15
- Kathmandu Airport Private Transfers: $16
- Kathmandu Airport Transfer (Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport): $8.00
- Kathmandu Airport Transfer to hotels – Easy, Safe & Hassle-Free: $20
- Kathmandu VIP Airport Arrival Meet & Greet with Private Transfer: $150
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- One-Way Bus Transfer from/to Dublin Airport: $12
- Dublin DUB Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $36
- Airport Transfer and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $45
- From Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer: $54
- Private Dublin Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $65
- Private Dublin Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $65
- 1 to 8 People Private Transfer from Dublin Airport to City Centre: $88
- Dublin Airport Transfer Electric Luxury Sedan: $88
- Driven by Excellence , Defined by Prestige Wheels Transfers: $93
- Premium Mercedes E-Class Transfer – Dublin Airport to City Centre: $94
- Private 6 Seaters Dublin Airport Transfer to City Centre: $94
- Private Sedan(4 seats) Transfer from Dublin City Center to Dublin Airport: $102
Is it cheaper to fly into Kathmandu or Dublin?
Prices for flights to both Dublin 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 $13Dublin $97
Typical Food Prices in Kathmandu
Some typical examples of dining costs in Kathmandu are as follows:
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Dessert$1.18
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Dinner for Two$2.63
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: $10
- Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu: $17
- Home Made Authentic Nepali Dinner (veg/non vegg): $18
- Cultural Stay in Kathmandu and experience dinner with family: $18
- Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class: $20
- Authentic Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu: $23
- 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
- Patan Food Tour Walking and Food Testing: $35
- Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu: $36
- Kathmandu Kitchens Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub$4.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $32
- Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $69
- Dublin Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros, History, & More: $70
- Celtic Nights with Irish Dinner, Music & Dance Show: $82
- Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s: $87
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $93
- Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket: $100
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $115
- Local Food Tour with 8 Tastings and Drinks: $116
- Walking Food Tour with local chef, 7 stops or more!: $116
- Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & Drinks: $131
- Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings: $264
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kathmandu $7.03Dublin $28
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$1.32
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Patan Durbar Square Entrance for Two$3.29
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Swayambhunath Stupa$1.32
Tours and Activities in Kathmandu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kathmandu are as follows:
- Chandragiri Cable Car Ride & Monkey Temple Tour - Private/Group: $5.00
- Full Day Guided Tour in Kathmandu: $5.00
- Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group: $8.00
- Tourist Bus Kathmandu to Chitwan: $9.50
- Private Full Day Kathmandu Day Tour | Top 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites: $10
- Full Day 7 UNESCO Heritage Private Tour with Lunch.: $10
- Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha Hike & Tour - Private/Group: $10
- Kathmandu UNESCO Tour with 1 Hour Sound Healing Session: $10
- VIP Sofa Tourist Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara: $11
- Chitwan to Kathmandu Tourist Bus Luxury Sofa Seater: $11
- Chitwan to Kathmandu Tourist Bus Tickets: $11
- Tourist Bus Kathmandu to Pokhara (Luxury Sofa Seat): $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour$30
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Guinness Brewery for Two$31
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St Pauls Cathedral$5.13
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Dublin Writer's Museum$7.18
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover Dublin A Private Tour: $1.15
- Self-Guided Tours In Dublin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.51
- Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $4.65
- Dublin Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.69
- Dublin Walking Tour 3h45 and 20 audio reviews: $6.92
- Ardgillan Castle Entry Ticket: $6.98
- Marlay Park’s Heritage: A Self-Guided Tour of Dublin’s Playground: $6.99
- Temple Bar Walking Tour Myths, Music and the Making of Dublin: $8.15
- Dublin Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $8.20
- Dublin Ghost Hunt Exploration Game and Tour: $8.20
- Dublin Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour: $9.75
- Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) Top Rated Self-Guided Coastal Audio Tour: $9.97
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKathmandu $5.01Dublin $19
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Awesome Bar Crawl in Dublin Ireland: $15
- Generation Pub Crawl: $16
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $23
- The Black Experience Pub Tour: $23
- Dublin Pub Tour in Spanish: $23
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $26
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl: $31
- Drinks on Foot: Dublin Pub Tour: $32
- Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings: $36
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Tour and Tasting 45 mins: $36
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting in German: $36
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kathmandu and Dublin, we can see that Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin 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 Dublin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kathmandu or Dublin?
Kathmandu has a larger population, and is about 41% larger than the population of Dublin. When comparing the sizes of Kathmandu and Dublin, 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.