Which place is cheaper, Kathmandu or Kaunas?
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 Kaunas or Kathmandu?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kaunas and Kathmandu. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Kaunas or Kathmandu?
Kaunas
Kaunas is the second biggest city in Lithuania, located at the country's center. It is a city of medieval history as well as modern entertainment with castle ruins, churches, and cathedrals, as well as galleries, museums, theatres, and outdoor recreation.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Lithuania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal.
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Kaunas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKaunas €117Kathmandu €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Kaunas is €117, while the average daily cost in Kathmandu is €48. 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 Kaunas and Kathmandu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKaunas €42Kathmandu €31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKaunas €84Kathmandu €62
Compare Hotels in Kaunas and Kathmandu
Looking for a hotel in Kaunas or Kathmandu? 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: Kaunas Hotel Prices and Kathmandu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kaunas €15Kathmandu €5.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kaunas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kaunas:
- CO2-Offset Private Transfer from Kaunas to Kaunas Airport KUN: $61
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Kaunas City to Kaunas Airport KUN: $69
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€1.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kathmandu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kathmandu:
- Tribhuvan International Airport Transfer Service: $12
- Kathmandu - Private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport: $15
- Private car transfer from Kathmandu Airport to hotels in Kathmandu: $15
- Kathmandu Airport Private Transfer: Arrival or Departure Service: $15
- Kathmandu Airport Private Transfers: $16
- Kathmandu Airport Transfer Service: $18
- Deluxe Toyota Coaster Mini Bus Transfer From Kathmandu to Pokhara or V. V.: $22
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu International Airport to Hotel: $25
- Rent a Private Car with Driver for Kathmandu City Transfer: $25
- Kathmandu Airport Transfer: $30
- Private Transfer: Hotel to Kathmandu Airport Vehicle: $35
- Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour with Hotel Transfers from Kathmandu: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Kaunas or Kathmandu?
Prices for flights to both Kathmandu and Kaunas 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 dayKaunas €58Kathmandu €11
Typical Food Prices in Kathmandu
Some typical examples of dining costs in Kathmandu are as follows:
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Dessert€1.04
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Dinner for Two€2.31
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: $9.50
- Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class: $20
- 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
- Momo Cooking Class -The Art Of Making MoMo with Home Chef: $35
- Secret Food Tour - Food Bites and Sights Kathmandu 14+ Tastings: $35
- Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu: $36
- Exotic Food Tour Newari Flavors and Evening Trails 15 Tastings: $40
- Walking Food tour: Food and Drink Tasting with Guide In Kathmandu: $40
- Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu: $48
- Women Empowerment Project(Nepali cooking class & jewelry workshop: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kaunas €18Kathmandu €6.18
Tours and Activities in Kaunas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kaunas are as follows:
- Best of A Modernism and Medieval History Self Guided tour: $15
- Self-Guided Secrets of Kaunas Exploration Game Tour: $23
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $54
- Kaunas Old Town tour + IX Fort Museum (BONUS): $59
- Recreational Tour in Kaunas - The City of Freedom: $69
- 1 day Self-Guided Bike Tour with Train Tickets: $69
- Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Kaunas: $82
- Tours in Kaunas Old Town: $100
- Kaunas : Sightseeing Walking Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $117
- Kaunas, Lithuania 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour: $176
- Private Kaunas Tour Rumsiskes Museum and Pazaislis Monastery: $257
- Tour from Kaunas to Riga via The Hill of Crosses, Rundale, Bauska: $257
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€1.16
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Patan Durbar Square Entrance for Two€2.89
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Swayambhunath Stupa€1.16
Tours and Activities in Kathmandu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kathmandu are as follows:
- Private Chandragiri Cable Car and The Monkey Temple Tour: $5.00
- Kathmandu Full Day Sightseeing Tour: $5.00
- Full Day Guided Tour in Kathmandu: $5.00
- All Seven UNESCO Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley: $5.00
- Full Day Private Tour of Seven World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu: $5.00
- From 2 Stupas & Kopan Monastery Spiritual Tour: $7.00
- Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group: $8.00
- Kathmandu to Chitwan Tourist Bus Tickets: $9.50
- Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group: $10
- Private World Heritage Sites Tour/ 4 UNESCO Tour.: $10
- Chitwan to Kathmandu Tourist Bus Ticket (Luxury Sofa Seater): $11
- Sauraha Chitwan to Kathmandu Tourist Bus Tickets: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKaunas €15Kathmandu €4.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Kathmandu
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kathmandu:
- Bar Tour & Pub Crawl -Sip, Stroll, Repeat Thamel's Night: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kaunas and Kathmandu, we can see that Kaunas is more expensive. And not only is Kathmandu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kaunas is in Europe and Kathmandu is in Asia, 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 Kaunas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kaunas 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 Kaunas Expensive? and Is Kathmandu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kaunas or Kathmandu?
Kathmandu has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Kaunas. When comparing the sizes of Kaunas and Kathmandu, 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.