A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kathmandu vs. Venice for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Kathmandu or Venice?

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 Venice 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 Venice?

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.

Venice

The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.

Which city is cheaper, Venice or Kathmandu?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Kathmandu is $55, while the average daily cost in Venice is $247. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Kathmandu and Venice in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kathmandu $38
    Venice $129
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kathmandu $76
    Venice $258
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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kathmandu $7.06
    Venice $29
Typical Local Transportation prices in Kathmandu

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Kathmandu:


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.53

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kathmandu

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kathmandu:

  • Private Transfer: Kathmandu to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): $622
  • Kathmandu to Lumbini or Sunauli Border Transfer by Luxury Private Vehicle: $300
  • Overnight escape at Chandragiri Hills with private transfer and guide: $285
  • Kathmandu to Pokhara transfer by private air conditioned car: $270
  • Private Transfer: Kathmandu to Pokhara Hotels: $244
  • Private Transfer: Kathmandu to Chitwan Hotels: $210
  • Kathmandu to Chitwan Transfer by Luxury Private Car: $200
  • Meet And Greet Service Kathmandu Airport With Private Transfer: $160
  • Private cycle tour from Nagarkot to Bhaktapur via Changu Narayan with transfers: $151
  • Yoga Experience Day Trip with Private Transfer From Kathmandu: $142
  • Private Transfer:Kathmandu to Chitwan hotel: $140
  • Private Transfer:Kathmandu to Pokhara hotel: $140

Typical Local Transportation prices in Venice

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:


  • Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass
    $17
  • Vaporetto Ride
    $6.97
  • 1 Day Travel Card
    $19
  • 7 Day Transport Card (for Two)
    $108

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice

Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Ultra - Venice Private Airport Transfer from City Hotels to Venice Airport VCE: $10
  • Ultra - Venice Private Airport Transfer from Venice Airport VCE to City Hotels: $10
  • Ultra - Venice Private Airport Transfer from Venice Airport VCE to Cruise Port: $10
  • Private Airport Transfer: Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Venice: $31
  • Shuttle Transfer From/to Venice City and Airport: $32
  • Private Arrival Van Transfer: Venice Airport to Venice, piazzale Roma: $34
  • Private Transfer to/from Airport and Venice city center: $36
  • Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $36
  • Venice Marco Polo Airport Shared Transfer by Water Taxi: $38
  • Private Transfer from Venice Port to Venice Airport by car: $38
  • Private transfer from Venice Airport to Venice Port by car: $38
  • Private transfer from Venice Port to Venice Airport by Minivan: $39

Is it cheaper to fly into Kathmandu or Venice?

Prices for flights to both Venice 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Kathmandu $8.61
    Venice $69
Typical Food prices in Kathmandu

Some typical examples of dining costs in Kathmandu are as follows:


  • Dessert
    $1.37
  • Dinner for Two
    $3.05

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kathmandu

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kathmandu.

  • Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu: $12
  • Virtual Dal Bhat Private Cooking Class from Kathmandu: $24
  • Half day Nepal cooking class in Thamel: $30
  • Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu: $31
  • Cultural Dinner Show Kathmandu: $32
  • Nepal Cooking School: $35
  • Private 3-Hour Cooking Class and Meal in a Kathmandu Grill Restaurant & Wine Bar: $38
  • Cooking Class with HSJ: $40
  • Nepali Cooking Training and local cultural experience in Kathmandu: $40
  • cooking class in Kathmandu: $40
  • Cooking with a Family: $45
  • Nepali Dinner and Cultural Show in Kathmandu: $47

Typical Food prices in Venice

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:


  • Panini Sandwich
    $4.29
  • Gelato
    $6.44
  • Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza
    $8.48
  • Expresso
    $2.09
  • Slice of Pizza
    $2.39
  • Three Course Dinner (for Two)
    $85

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice

For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • 1 Hour Online Live Carbonara Cooking Class With Italian Chef: $37
  • Online Tiramisu Cooking Class With Italian Chef At Home: $37
  • 2.5-Hour Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $48
  • 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
  • Venice Food Tour: Rialto Market and Cicchetti Tasting: $84
  • Traditional Home Dinner in Venice with a Chef: $87
  • Cooking Show with a Famous Local Chef: $90
  • Venice Carnival 4-Hour Grand Ball Gala Dinner and Show: $102
  • Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $103
  • Private Food Tour: Cicheti & Wine: $106
  • Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Central Venice with a Fun Loving Local: $106
  • Interpreti Veneziani Ensemble Baroque Concert with Dinner: $109

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kathmandu $8.16
    Venice $108
Typical Entertainment prices in Kathmandu

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Kathmandu are as follows:


  • Monkey Temple for Two
    $1.53
  • Patan Durbar Square Entrance for Two
    $3.81
  • Swayambhunath Stupa
    $1.53

Tours and Activities in Kathmandu

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kathmandu are as follows:

  • 1 Day - COFFEE TOUR IN NEPAL: $440
  • 1 Day - Kathmandu Valley Tour: $132
  • 1 Day Cultural Tour in Kathmandu: $45
  • 1 Day Kathmandu Valley Biking Tour (Hills, National Parks, Monasteries): $103
  • 1 Day Valley Rim Biking Tour in Kathmandu: $113
  • 1 Day West Kathmandu Biking Tour: $113
  • 1 Hour Scenic Flight to Mount Everest ( Everest Flight ) - Day Tour: $199
  • 1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour: $105
  • 1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Kathmandu: $120
  • 1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara or Kathmandu: $95
  • 1 Night Glimpse of Chitwan Tour from Kathmandu or Pokhara - Vice Versa: $140
  • 1 day Kathmandu World Heritage guided tour group join fixed departure everyday: $21

Typical Entertainment prices in Venice

For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Venice Boat Ride
    $16
  • Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee
    $8.58
  • Gondola Ride (for Group)
    $86
  • Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace
    $17
  • The Jewish Museum Admission
    $3.22
  • The Glass Museum in Murano
    $8.58

Tours and Activities in Venice

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.

  • Best Price: Book Doge's Palace skip the line ticket with audio-guide: $9.95
  • Once-in-a-lifetime virtual tour in Venice alone RoamFromHome: $9.95
  • Venice Highlights Virtual Tour with Expert Guide (Times in EST): $11
  • Vatican and Sistine Chapel Virtual Guided Tour (Times in EST): $11
  • Online Casanova Venice Great Escape Cinematic Experience: $11
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • La Fenice: Morning Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $15
  • Venetian Lagoon 90-Minute Sightseeing Cruise: $16
  • Giorgio Cini Foundation Tour with Audio Guide: $16
  • Modigliani Opera Vision Exhibition Ticket: $18
  • The Majestic Teatro La Fenice: Guided Tour in Venice: $23
  • Skip the Line: Venice Accademia Galleries Ticket: $24

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kathmandu $5.81
    Venice $26

Typical Alcohol prices in Venice

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:


  • 1/2 Liter Wine
    $5.58
  • Beer
    $5.26

Sample the Local Flavors in Venice

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:

  • Venice Wine Tasting Tour: $30
  • Online Live Wine Tasting from Venice: $37
  • Wine Tasting in Venice: $40
  • Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $62
  • Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $67
  • A Relaxing Evening at The Hot Springs (with wine tastings): $75
  • Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice: $76
  • Venice in 3 Wines: Exclusive Wine Tasting with an Expert & Food Pairing: $136
  • Taste Food and Wine Tour of the Rialto Markets: $147
  • Full-Day Prosecco Wine Tour and Tasting: $204
  • Amarone Wine Tasting from Venice by Train: $210
  • Amarone-Soave wine tour. Visit Verona. From Venice: $291

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kathmandu and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice than you might in Kathmandu.

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