Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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 Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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.
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal.
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Kathmandu Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKathmandu $55Nadi (Port Denarau) $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Kathmandu is $55, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $202. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKathmandu $35Nadi (Port Denarau) $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKathmandu $70Nadi (Port Denarau) $216
Compare Hotels in Kathmandu and Nadi (Port Denarau)
Looking for a hotel in Kathmandu or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kathmandu $6.09Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.96
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:
- Kathmandu - Arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $12
- Airport Transfers in Kathmandu – Pickup OR Drop-Off Service: $15
- Kathmandu - Private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport: $15
- Kathmandu Airport Private Transfer: Arrival or Departure Service: $15
- Kathmandu Airport Private Transfers: $16
- Kathmandu Airport Private Transfer Service: $17
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu Domestic Airport to Hotel Vehicle: $20
- Kathmandu Airport Transfer to hotels – Easy, Safe & Hassle-Free: $20
- Tribhuvan International Airport Transfer Service: $20
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu International Airport to Hotel: $25
- Tribhuvan International Airport KTM Private Transfer to Kathmandu: $28
- Kathmandu to Pokhara or Pokhara to Kathmandu Private Transfer: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Shared Transfer from Nadi Airport Fiji to Nadi area hotels: $9.31
- Private Departure Transfer From Your Hotel To Nadi Airport (cfc approved): $9.31
- Shared Transfer To Nadi Airport from Denarau Resorts: $9.31
- Private Transfer-Nadi International Airport to Hotels: $9.31
- Private Departure Transfer To Nadi Airport From Your Hotel: $9.31
- Private Shuttle Transfer to Nadi International Airport: $9.31
- Private VIP Transfers - All Hotels to Nadi International Airport: $9.31
- Private Transfer from Nadi Intl Airport to Sheraton Fiji Resort: $11
- Private Departure Transfer to Nadi Airport from Your Hotel: $12
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Port Denarau Marina: $15
- Nadi Airport Transfer :Nadi Airport to All Nadi & Denarau Island/ Vuda Hotels: $15
- CFC Approved Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Radisson Blu Resort: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Kathmandu or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 $13Nadi (Port Denarau) $71
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.
- Cultural Stay in Kathmandu and experience dinner with family: $18
- Home Made Authentic Nepali Dinner (veg/non vegg): $18
- Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class: $20
- Cook and Eat: Cooking Class in Kathmandu near Thamel: $24
- Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip: $30
- Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking Class: $30
- Momo Cooking Class -The Art Of Making MoMo with Home Chef: $35
- Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu: $36
- Kathmandu Kitchens Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
- Walking Food tour: Food and Drink Tasting with Guide In Kathmandu: $40
- Cooking Class with HSJ: $48
- Women Empowerment Project(Nepali cooking class & jewelry workshop: $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nadi (Port Denarau).
- Capt Cook Cruises Super Saver Combo: Day Sail + Dinner Cruise: $203
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kathmandu $7.03Nadi (Port Denarau) $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$1.32
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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
- Kathmandu to Chitwan Tourist Bus Tickets: $9.50
- Private sightseeing Day Tour | Top 4 UNESCO Heritage: $10
- Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha Hike & Tour - Private/Group: $10
- Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group: $10
- Full Day 7 UNESCO Heritage Private Tour with Lunch.: $10
- Kathmandu UNESCO Tour with 1 Hour Sound Healing Session: $10
- Tourist Bus Kathmandu to Pokhara (Luxury Sofa Seat): $10
- Chitwan to Pokhara Tourist Bus Sofa seater: $11
- Chitwan to Kathmandu Tourist Bus Luxury Sofa Seater: $11
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- garden of the sleeping giant and mudpool tour combo: $42
- FIJI: Official Sabeto Hotspring and Mudpool Tour: $47
- FIJI: Official Tifajek Mud Pool and Hot Spring Tour: $47
- Kava Factory Tour and Flavored Kava Tasting Experience: $55
- Sabeto Waterfall Tour (Nadi): $60
- Finding Nemo - Half Day Cruise to South Sea Island: $72
- Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $75
- Nadi Sightseeing & Mud Pool Tour: $79
- Garden of Sleeping Giant Tour with Tifajek Mud Pool and Hotspring: $80
- Garden of Sleeping Giant with Sabeto Hotspring Mudpool Tour: $80
- Cultural Night Tour: $82
- Private Tour: Hot spings & Sleeping Giant Garden hiking Adventure: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKathmandu $5.01Nadi (Port Denarau) $12
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kathmandu and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific, 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kathmandu or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Kathmandu has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Kathmandu and Nadi (Port Denarau), 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.