Which place is cheaper, New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
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.
New Orleans
New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, and it is a cultural city that is the home of jazz, unique cuisine, and Mardi Gras in the U.S. It was established in 1718 and is one of the oldest cities in the country. The culture of the city has a mix of French, Creole, African American, Caribbean, Irish, Haitian, German and Vietnamese. There's an energy and atmosphere that is unlike any place else.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best Cultural Tours in United States of America, and The Best Photography Tours in United States of America.
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Kathmandu Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKathmandu $55New Orleans $270
The average daily cost (per person) in Kathmandu is $55, while the average daily cost in New Orleans is $270. 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 New Orleans in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKathmandu $35New Orleans $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKathmandu $70New Orleans $248
Compare Hotels in Kathmandu and New Orleans
Looking for a hotel in Kathmandu or New Orleans? 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 New Orleans Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kathmandu $6.10New Orleans $51
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:
- Yoga Experience Day Trip with Private Transfer From Kathmandu: $152
- Tribhuvan International Airport Transfer Service: $13
- Tribhuvan International Airport KTM Private Transfer to Kathmandu: $28
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu to Pokhara Hotels: $244
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu to Chitwan Hotels: $210
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu International Airport to Hotel: $75
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu Domestic Airport to Hotel Vehicle: $75
- Private Transfer: Hotel to Kathmandu Airport Vehicle: $35
- Private Transfer to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu or Pokhara: $170
- Private Transfer to Bhaktapur from Kathmandu: $65
- Private One-Way Transfer: Kathmandu to Pokhara/Chitwan/Lumbini: $80
- Private Car Transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara or Chitwan or Vv: $90
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New Orleans
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New Orleans are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New Orleans
Also for New Orleans, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- New Orleans Airport Private Hotel Transfer up to 5 passengers: $43
- New Orleans Airport(MSY) to Port of New Orleans- Private Transfer: $46
- Private Transfer from New Orleans Port to New Orleans city: $46
- Private Transfer from New Orleans city to New Orleans Port: $46
- Cruise Port Transfer New Orleans and Louis Armstrong Intl MSY: $48
- Private Transfer to/from Louis Armstrong Intl Airport and NOLA: $48
- Luxury Private Airport Transfer Service in New Orleans: $50
- New Orleans to New Orleans L.Armstrong Airport(MSY) - Departure Private Transfer: $50
- New Orleans L.Armstrong Airport (MSY) to New Orleans - Arrival Private Transfer: $50
- Private Hotel & Airport Transfers in New Orleans Area One Way: $58
- Private Transfer in New Orleans MSY/Home/Hotel/Work: $60
- New Orleans Airport (MSY) to New Orleans - Arrival Transfer: $62
Is it cheaper to fly into Kathmandu or New Orleans?
Prices for flights to both New Orleans 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 $13New Orleans $77
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$2.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kathmandu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kathmandu.
- Local Foodie Food Tour around Durbar Square: $15
- Authentic Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu: $23
- Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking Class: $30
- Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip: $30
- Secret Food Tour - Food Bites and Sights Kathmandu 14+ Tastings: $35
- Momo Cooking Class -The Art Of Making MoMo with Home Chef: $35
- Exotic Food Tour Newari Flavors and Evening Trails 15 Tastings: $40
- Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu: $48
- Newari Cooking Class with a Home Chef- From market to the plate.: $50
- Yomari and Bara Newari Food Cooking Class Cultural Experience: $50
- Kathmandu Best Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $52
- Authentic Kathmandu Cooking Class and Guided Market Tour: $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bananas Foster Cooking Demonstration in the French Quarter: $18
- New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal: $45
- New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option: $58
- Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans: $60
- Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans: $60
- Private New Orleans Food Tour: Tastes of the Bend Neighborhood: $65
- New Orleans Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Donuts, & Much More: $70
- New Orleans Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $71
- French Quarter Food Tour: 5 Classic Bites and NOLA Stories: $81
- Lower Garden District Food Tour: $89
- French Quarter Food Tour: $89
- NOLA Carte Food Tour: 300 Years of Flavor in the French Quarter: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kathmandu $7.05New Orleans $55
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$3.30
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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:
- "Off-The-Beaten-Path" Tour around Kathmandu: $70
- 1 Day Gay Tour Nepal: $155
- 1 Day Kathmandu 7 UNESCO Heritage Tour: $70
- 1 Day Kathmandu Heritage 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch: $99
- 1 Day Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour: $35
- 1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara or Kathmandu: $141
- 1 Night 2 Days Daman Tour: $215
- 1 Nights 2 Days Private Nagarkot Tour Package from Kathmandu: $150
- 2 Day Kathmandu City with Nagarkot Sunrise, Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur Tour: $236
- 2 Day Kathmandu Sightseeing with Panauti, Namobuddha Tour from Kathmandu: $163
- 2 Days Private Tour from Chitlang to Markhu: $210
- 2 Days and 1 Night Chitwan Safari Tour: $125
Typical Entertainment Prices in New Orleans
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New Orleans's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Zoo & Aquarium Tickets (2)$75
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Riverboat Cruise$70
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French Quarter City Tour$100
Tours and Activities in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- New Orleans Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.41
- French Quarter Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- Podcast Tour Brass and Bone: Street Rhythms of Tremé: $5.46
- Podcast Tour The Making of Louis Armstrong: $5.46
- Podcast Tour Rhythm and Resistance The New Orleans Jazz Line: $5.46
- New Orleans Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $5.70
- Self Guided Tour of the Historic French Quarter: $5.99
- New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure: $6.15
- Ghost Hunt in Quest Experience: $6.15
- Ghosts of Self-Guided Haunted Audio Walking Tour: $6.75
- Podcast Tour New Orleans The Garden District: $6.83
- New Orleans Walking Ghost Tour Supreme Court to Jackson Square: $7.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKathmandu $5.02New Orleans $60
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
- Bar Tour and Pub Crawl Sip Stroll Repeat Thamel Night: $75
Sample the Local Flavors in New Orleans
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New Orleans:
- Pub Crawl: French Quarter Haunted History Cocktail Tour: $12
- Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot: $21
- New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl: $25
- Crawl Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour: $27
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Ghosts, Boos, and Booze: $29
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour: $30
- New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Happy Hour Ghost Walking Tour: $33
- New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghosts & French Quarter Nightlife: $35
- Pub Crawl: The Drunken Telling of New Orleans Tales: $35
- Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans: $37
- Pirate Pub Crawl in New Orleans: $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kathmandu and New Orleans, we can see that New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New Orleans 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 New Orleans Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kathmandu or New Orleans?
Kathmandu has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of New Orleans. When comparing the sizes of Kathmandu and New Orleans, 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.
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