Which place is cheaper, Prague 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 Prague?
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 Prague 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 Prague?
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.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKathmandu $59Prague $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Kathmandu is $59, while the average daily cost in Prague is $147. 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 Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKathmandu $38Prague $77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKathmandu $76Prague $154
Compare Hotels in Kathmandu and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Kathmandu or Prague? 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 Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kathmandu $6.56Prague $9.25
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$1.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kathmandu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kathmandu:
- Kathmandu - Private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport : $15
- Private Airport Transfers – TIA Kathmandu Arrival & Departure: $15
- Mount Everest Scenic Tour by Plane with Transfers: $15
- Kathmandu Airport Private Transfers: $16
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu Hotels to Domestic Airport Vehicle: $20
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu Domestic Airport to Hotel Vehicle : $20
- Deluxe Toyota Coaster Mini Bus Transfer From Kathmandu to Pokhara or V. V. : $22
- Rent a Private Car with Driver for Kathmandu City Transfer : $25
- Private Arrival Transfer Kathmandu Airport to Kathmandu, Nepal: $45
- Kathmandu to Namobuddha Transfer by Private AC Car One Way: $50
- Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour with Hotel Transfers from Kathmandu: $60
- Kathmandu to Chitwan Transfer by Private AC Car One Way: $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Prague Airport Shared Arrival Transfer: $20
- Transfer from Vaclav Airport (PRG) to Prague City Center: $26
- Prague Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $42
- Prague Airport Private Departure Transfer: $42
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Prague City Hotels 1 - 3 pax: $46
- Private Transfer to the Airport (PRG): $47
- Private Transfer from Prague Hotels to Prague Airport: $54
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $59
- Private Transfer from Prague Hotel to Prague Airport: $60
- Private arrival OR departure transfer from/to Prague airport: $60
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Prague City Hotels 1 - 7 pax: $61
- Private Transfer from Prague Hotel to Florenc Bus Station: $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Kathmandu or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague 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 $14Prague $51
Typical Food Prices in Kathmandu
Some typical examples of dining costs in Kathmandu are as follows:
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Dessert$1.28
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Dinner for Two$2.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kathmandu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kathmandu.
- Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class: $8.00
- Cultural Stay in Kathmandu and experience dinner with family: $18
- Secret Food Tour - Food Bites and Sights in Kathmandu: $27
- Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu in Peace & quiet place: $30
- Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip: $30
- Kathmandu Food Tour : $32
- Cook and Eat: Cooking Class in Kathmandu near Thamel: $34
- Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu: $48
- Cooking Class with Vyas: $49
- Half Day Nepal Cooking Class in Thamel: $60
- Cooking Class with HSJ: $60
- Local Cooking Class in Chitwan with Local Style Wood Fire: $65
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.84
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Lunch for One$15
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Bananas$0.68
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Cookies$0.38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $17
- Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Folklore Dinner with Unlimited Drinks 4course Menu: $64
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $70
- Prague Boats 3-hour Dinner Cruise: $73
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $77
- Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner: $83
- Prague Boats 3-hours Crystal Dinner Cruise: $85
- Prague Night Tour and River Vltava Dinner Cruise: $85
- Alternative bar tour with dinner in the art district: $89
- Savor 10 Course Dinner in Chef’s Kitchen: $95
- Prague to Detenice Medieval Castle, Brewery and Dinner Experience: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kathmandu $7.58Prague $18
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$1.42
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Patan Durbar Square Entrance for Two$3.54
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Swayambhunath Stupa$1.42
Tours and Activities in Kathmandu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kathmandu are as follows:
- Full Day Guided Tour in Kathmandu: $5.00
- Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group: $5.00
- Full Day Private Tour of Seven World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu: $5.00
- Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Day Tour with Lunch - Private/Group: $5.00
- Scenic Swayambhunath & Chandragiri Cable Car Tour: $5.00
- Chandragiri Cable Car Ride & Monkey Temple Tour - Private/Group: $5.00
- Nepali Tea Tasting Lifetime Experience : $8.00
- Kathmandu Durbar Square Walking Tour: $10
- Private World Heritage Sites Tour/ 4 UNESCO Tour. : $10
- Walking Tour from Bazaar to Hippie Hub Ason and Freak Street: $10
- Privet Day Tours in Kathmandu Nepal : $10
- Private Kathmandu City Tour/ 7 UNESCO World Heritage Tour : $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.84
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.77
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Image Theatre for Two$46
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Grand City Tour of Prague on Retro Styled E-Bike : $3.59
- Prague Trike & e-Scooter Tour: Castle Viewpoints & Charles Bridge: $3.59
- Grand City Tour on E-Trike in Prague : $3.59
- Electric Trike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided : $3.59
- E-Bike, E-Scooter Viewpoint Fun Tour: $3.59
- Prague Sightseeing Express Tour in Classic Car : $3.59
- Retro Style E-Bike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided : $3.59
- Self Guided Tours Prague With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.59
- Classic Prague Castle Tour, Strahov Monastery & Castle District: $3.61
- Prague Castle Walking Tour (Tip-based tour): $3.61
- Prague’s TOP Sights - Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge (Tip-based tour): $3.61
- Iconic Prague Tour Old Town, Jewish Quarter and Charles Bridge : $3.61
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKathmandu $5.45Prague $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Kathmandu
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kathmandu:
- Local Food and Wine Tasting in Kathmandu : $65
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$7.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- ️ Segway Fun Tour of Prague to Castle and Strahov Monastery viewpoint & Brewery: $63
- Craft Beer Tour: Try 8 Czech Beers, Brewery and Beer Garden: $63
- Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $66
- PUB CRAWL IN PRAGUE | Admission Ticket: $66
- Brewery tour in the center of Prague: $69
- Prague Microbrewery Tour and Beer Tasting: $75
- Wine Tasting and History Prague : $96
- Prague Segway Tour - 3-hour Double Monastery & Brewery Tour : $114
- 3 in 1 Tour Brewery & Castle in Bohemian Paradise Unesco Geopark: $132
- COUNTRY BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY. Bike / e-Bike tour: $143
- Live-Guided 3 Hours Brewery Segway Tour + Monastic Beer: $162
- Bohemian Switzerland From Prague with Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $179
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kathmandu and Prague, we can see that Prague 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 Prague 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague 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 Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kathmandu or Prague?
Kathmandu has a larger population, and is about 24% larger than the population of Prague. When comparing the sizes of Kathmandu and Prague, 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.