Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Kathmandu Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKathmandu $55Vienna $199
The average daily cost (per person) in Kathmandu is $55, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $199. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKathmandu $35Vienna $105
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKathmandu $70Vienna $210
Compare Hotels in Kathmandu and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Kathmandu or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kathmandu $6.10Vienna $21
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 Hotels to Domestic Airport Vehicle: $20
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu Domestic Airport to Hotel Vehicle: $20
- 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
- Private Airport Transfer to Kathmandu Hotels: $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Bratislava/Fast and Comfortable Bus Transfers: $10
- Vienna Airport Bus: Convenient Transfers to and from Vienna: $16
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $43
- Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $46
- Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $46
- Transfer from Vienna airport to Bratislava: $55
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $70
- Schwechat Airport Private Transfer to Vienna City: $71
- Vienna Airport (VIE) Private Transfer to Vienna City/Hotels: $72
- Private Transfer Vienna Airport (Vienna City Hotel): $73
- Private Direct Transfer From Vienna Airport to Bratislava: $77
Is it cheaper to fly into Kathmandu or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $13Vienna $64
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
- Momo, Dhalbhat & Thukpa Cooking Class, Nepal: $25
- Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip: $30
- Momo Cooking Class -The Art Of Making MoMo with Home Chef: $35
- Kathmandu Kitchens Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
- Newari Cooking Class with a Home Chef- From market to the plate.: $50
- Yomari and Bara Newari Food Cooking Class Cultural Experience: $50
- Food Tour in Kathmandu: $57
- Cooking Class with HSJ: $60
- Half Day Nepal Cooking Class in Thamel: $60
- Authentic Nepali Dinner with Live Cultural Show: $65
- Cooking Tour in Kathmandu - Learn as Local with Nepalese Family: $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Viennese Schnitzel Cooking Class And Tasting: $67
- Evening Cruise on Danube River & Canal with Optional Dinner: $99
- Middle Eastern Lahmacun Cooking Class from Syrian Chef: $102
- Vienna : MIRAGE MAGIC DINNER SHOW: $113
- Strauss Dinner Show: $113
- Burlesque Ohlala Dinner Show: $113
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $122
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $135
- The Viennise Food Tour: The World of Yesterday: $137
- Vienna Food Tour: Bites & Sights Hidden Local Tastings: $143
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $147
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kathmandu $7.05Vienna $43
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:
- 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 Day Valley Rim Biking Tour in Kathmandu: $160
- 1 Nights 2 Days Private Nagarkot Tour Package from Kathmandu: $150
- 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
- 2 Night 3 Days Pokhara City Tour: $150
- 2 Nights 3 Days Chitwan Safari Tour from Kathmandu or Pokhara: $254
- 2 Nights 3 Days Chitwan Tour from Kathmandu: $294
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna Highlights Audio and Self Guided Tour: $3.42
- Self-guided podcast tour Vienna The Utopia of Red Brick: $5.47
- Krems Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.71
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Belvedere - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $6.85
- Vienna Arts & Culture Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.86
- Historical Hitler Self Guided Walking Tour and Audio Guide: $7.99
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Vienna Inner City: $8.00
- Vienna Walking Tour Christmas Markets with Audio and Quiz: $8.00
- Vienna Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.13
- Virtual tour: on the trail of Hundertwasser: $10
- Vienna self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKathmandu $5.02Vienna $19
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 Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $22
- Viennese wine tasting in a private historic wine cellar: $54
- Home-hosted Wine Tasting in Vienna: $64
- Admission Schönbrunn Palace & Wine Tasting: $99
- Vienna Food and Wine tasting tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $134
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $149
- In Vienna Veritas - An Exclusive historical Wine tasting tour: $159
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $171
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $216
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $239
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kathmandu and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kathmandu or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Kathmandu. When comparing the sizes of Kathmandu and Vienna, 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.