Which place is cheaper, Oslo 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 Oslo?
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 Oslo 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 Oslo?
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.
Oslo
Oslo is not only the largest city in Norway, and also its capital. It also holds the title as the most expensive city in the world. Oslo is a unique capital city in that its boundaries include much forest and wildlife. The city itself is nestled in an amphitheater type setting. The city's core is in the bottom by the fjord, and the residential areas stretch uphill away from the downtown area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway.
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Kathmandu Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKathmandu $55Oslo $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Kathmandu is $55, while the average daily cost in Oslo is $158. 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 Oslo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKathmandu $35Oslo $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKathmandu $70Oslo $156
Compare Hotels in Kathmandu and Oslo
Looking for a hotel in Kathmandu or Oslo? 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 Oslo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kathmandu $6.09Oslo $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:
- Kathmandu Airport Transfer (Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport): $8.00
- Kathmandu Airport Departure Transfer – Easy, Safe & Hassle-Free: $9.00
- 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
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu Hotels to Domestic Airport 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:
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Tram Ticket$7.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:
- Private Transfer from Oslo hotels to Oslo Cruise Port: $70
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $70
- Oslo Airport Transfers City Transfers and Disposal Services: $82
- Private Direct Transfer From Oslo to Drammen: $89
- Private Transfer from Olso Airport to Olso Hotels: $141
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $141
- Airport & City Transfers in Trondheim: $141
- Private Transfer From Oslo To Drammen With a 2 Hour Stop: $153
- Private Transfer from Oslo City Centre to Oslo Airport: $153
- Oslo Private Airport/Hotel Transfer Service || English Speaking: $153
- Private Transfer from Oslo Airport to Oslo City Centre: $175
- Departure Private Transfer from Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL by Luxury Van: $176
Is it cheaper to fly into Kathmandu or Oslo?
Prices for flights to both Oslo 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 $13Oslo $55
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oslo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oslo.
- Oslofjord Dinner Cruise on a sailing ship: $80
- Private Chef Forest Dinner: Authentic Norwegian Food Tour in Oslo: $135
- Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $160
- Oslo Guided Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings and a Secret Dish: $164
- Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk: $188
- Oslo Food Walking Tour with Fjord Cruise and Open Fire Cooking: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kathmandu $7.03Oslo $16
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
Tours and Activities in Oslo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:
- Downtown Self-Guided Highlights and History Audio Tour: $5.00
- Free Tour of Oslo in Spanish : Local History and Culture: $5.87
- Oslo Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
- A Self-Guided Tour of Oslo's Waterfront: $9.99
- Oslo City - Self Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide: $16
- The Fram Museum Admission Ticket: $19
- FLOP museum Admission Ticket in Oslo: $21
- The Best of Tour + Local Secrets Guide: $26
- Oslo Fjord a Mini Cruise by Wooden Sailing Ship: $32
- Best of Oslo Walking Tour in German: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKathmandu $5.01Oslo $9.59
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 Oslo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oslo:
- Pub Crawl in Oslo with Local Guide: $38
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kathmandu and Oslo, we can see that Oslo 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 Oslo 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 Oslo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oslo 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 Oslo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kathmandu or Oslo?
Kathmandu has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Oslo. When comparing the sizes of Kathmandu and Oslo, 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.