Which place is cheaper, Orlando 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 Orlando?
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 Orlando 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 Orlando?
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.
Orlando
Orlando is a haven for tourists from the entire United States and abroad. The most famous sight in Orlando, Walt Disney World, is not actually located in the city at all, but in nearby Lake Buena Vista. The area attracts over 50 million visitors a year and the city's sprawling development has created amenities and entertainment options for tourists of all ages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America.
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Kathmandu Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKathmandu $55Orlando $368
The average daily cost (per person) in Kathmandu is $55, while the average daily cost in Orlando is $368. 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 Orlando in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKathmandu $35Orlando $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKathmandu $70Orlando $308
Compare Hotels in Kathmandu and Orlando
Looking for a hotel in Kathmandu or Orlando? 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 Orlando Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kathmandu $6.10Orlando $66
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 to Lumbini or Sunauli Border Transfer by Luxury Private Vehicle: $300
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu to Pokhara Hotels: $244
- Everest Scenic Flight with Window Seat and Transfer: $239
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu to Chitwan Hotels: $210
- Kathmandu to Pokhara Transfer by Luxury Private Car: $200
- Kathmandu to Chitwan Transfer by Luxury Private Car: $200
- Mount Everest Scenic Flight with Guaranteed Window Seat &Transfer: $190
- Buddha Air Mount Everest Experience with Transfers: $190
- Mount Everest Scenic Flight by Buddha Air with Hotel Transfers: $190
- Private Transfer to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu or Pokhara: $170
- Kathmandu–Pokhara Private Transfer by Car, Jeep and HIace: $156
- Yoga Experience Day Trip with Private Transfer From Kathmandu: $152
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Orlando
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Orlando are as follows:
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Parking$14
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Taxi Ride$45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Orlando
Also for Orlando, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- MCO Airport Private Transfer to/from Orlando or Disneyland: $20
- Private Transfer from Orlando Airport (MCO): $30
- Private Transfer: MCO to Disney, Universal, and Orlando: $30
- Port Canaveral Transfer Service: $30
- Orlando Airport Mco:Private Transfer to Disney and Universal: $38
- Transfer: MCO/Orlando Hotels to Port Canaveral: $40
- Orlando Airport(MCO):Private Transfer from/to Disney's Resort: $40
- Orlando:Airport Private Transfer to/from Disneyland Resort: $41
- MCO Private Transfer Airport to Hotel: $54
- Private Airport Transfer: $54
- Orlando Airport MCO to Orlando Resorts Private Transfer: $54
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Orlando Airport (MCO): $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Kathmandu or Orlando?
Prices for flights to both Orlando 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 $13Orlando $113
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
Typical Food Prices in Orlando
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Orlando:
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Lunch for Two at Epcot$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show: $39
- Flavors of ICON Park Food Tour: $40
- Buffet Dinner Cruise on St Johns River: $47
- Pirates Dinner Adventure Show in Orlando: $60
- Pirates Dinner Adventure Show Deluxe Package: $67
- St. Johns River Lunch and Dinner Cruises in Sanford, Florida: $71
- Orlando Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Experience: $75
- Fun Gnocchi Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Orlando: $75
- Señor Frogs Lunch / Dinner Package: $75
- Downtown Food Tour with 5 Local Favorite Dishes: $76
- Medieval Times Dinner Show in Orlando: $85
- Savor Orlando Culinary Gems in Mills 50 Food Tour: $85
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kathmandu $7.05Orlando $204
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 Orlando
For Orlando, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Universal Studios for Two$110
Tours and Activities in Orlando
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Orlando.
- Discover A Self-Guided Tour: $4.55
- Podcast Tour Winter Park Gilded Haven: $5.46
- Podcast Tour: Magic Kingdom - Orlando's Downtown Sports Arena: $5.46
- Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour around Lake Eola in Orlando: $7.99
- Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Orlando Self-Guided Historic App/GPS Audio Walking Tour: $9.75
- 7-D Dark Ride Entry Ticket: $12
- Skip the Line: Museum of Military History Ticket: $12
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Orlando FL: $15
- An Epic Art Walk in an Interactive Walking Tour: $15
- Old Town Entertainment District Attraction Tickets and Meal: $15
- Orlando Area 5 Day Self Guided Disney Save Tour & More: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKathmandu $5.02Orlando $30
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 Orlando
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Orlando:
- An Epic Bar Crawl in Winter Park: $15
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Caribbean Moonshine Distillery Tour and Tasting: $40
- Orlando Distillery Tour with Tasting Experience: $60
- Brews and Bites Brewery Walking Tour: $75
- 2-Hour Sushi Making Class at a Local Brewery: $75
- Pontoon Pub Crawl, 5 Lakeside Pubs and Restaurants Visit by Boat: $80
- Shared Premium Distillery Tour in Orlando: $95
- Happy Hour Downtown Pub Crawl: $139
- Chef's Table and Wine Tasting Tour: $300
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kathmandu and Orlando, we can see that Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Orlando 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 Orlando Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kathmandu or Orlando?
Kathmandu has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Orlando. When comparing the sizes of Kathmandu and Orlando, 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.