Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
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.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Alaska, and The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America.
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Kathmandu Prices
Nepal PricesLas Vegas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKathmandu $55Las Vegas $369
The average daily cost (per person) in Kathmandu is $55, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Las Vegas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKathmandu $36Las Vegas $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKathmandu $72Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Kathmandu and Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Kathmandu or Las Vegas? 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 Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kathmandu $6.14Las Vegas $53
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 Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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24 Hr Bus Pass$15
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24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
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Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- Manila: MNL Airport Private Transfer to/from Manila City Center: $15
- LAS Airport Private Transfer to Las Vegas City: $17
- Las Vegas Airport (LAS) / Transfer to hotels on the Strip.: $27
- Transfer Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport: $39
- Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Las Vegas - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport(LAS) - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- One Way Private Transfer to/from McCarran Airport: $50
- Manila- Private Airport Transfers (SEDAN): $50
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $54
- Manila Private Electric Sedan Airport Transfer: $55
- Manila-Private Airport Transfers (MPV or SUV): $55
- Private Transfer from Manila City Hotels to Manila Cruise Port: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Kathmandu or Las Vegas?
Prices for flights to both Las Vegas 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 $13Las Vegas $139
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
Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Coffee$5.00
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Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
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Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
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Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- Manila Street Food tour and Drinks Tasting : Eat like a local: $45
- "Back to the Hits" show & dinner at Firelight Barn: $49
- "Classic Country" show & dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson: $49
- Cowboy Christmas Show & Dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson NV: $49
- Interactive Murder Mystery Show and Dinner at Firelight Barn: $58
- Manila Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $60
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience and Tasting: $65
- Manila Food Tour Experience with Local Guide: $70
- Makati Street Food tour Experience: $73
- Chocolate Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $75
- 2-Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kathmandu $7.09Las Vegas $78
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 Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Wedding Chapel$139
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Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
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Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
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Monorail Ride$5.00
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NY NY Rollercoaster$14
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Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- Downtown Las Vegas Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.75
- BEEsita Sa Bukid - Guided Bee Farm Tour: $9.81
- Las Vegas’ Glitter Gulch, Ghosts and Gangsters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Bachelor Party Experience including LIMOUSINE: $9.99
- Red Rock Canyon Tour Self-Guided Drive Experience: $11
- Hoover Dam and Lake Mead Self-Guided Audio Tour: $13
- Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $13
- Las Vegas Strip Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $13
- Lake Mead & Valley of Fire State Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Valley of Fire Driving Tour Scenic Self Guided Adventure: $15
- Wink World: Immersive Neon Adventure at AREA15 Las Vegas: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKathmandu $5.09Las Vegas $55
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 Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speaky Bar Crawl: $35
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Bars Unknown: The Original Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $49
- Bars Unknown: The Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $49
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $49
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl: $50
- Fantasy Burlesque Show at Luxor Hotel & Casino: $53
- Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $59
- Vegas Country Bar Crawl: Party Bus & Drinks Included: $59
- Las Vegas Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Free Drinks: $59
- Nightclub and Bar Crawl with Party Bus and Drinks: $69
- NIGHTOUT Vegas Bar Crawl: $70
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kathmandu and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kathmandu or Las Vegas?
Kathmandu has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Las Vegas. When comparing the sizes of Kathmandu and Las Vegas, 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.