Which place is cheaper, Antwerp or Pokhara?
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 Pokhara or Antwerp?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Pokhara and Antwerp can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pokhara or Antwerp?
Pokhara
Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal and is strategically located near the popular Annapurna Circuit. The Annapurna Circuit, or the "Apple Pie Trail", is a popular trek through the Annapurna Valley that makes a circular route through stunning mountainous landscapes. Several other trekking options can be found in this region, too. Many people use Pohkara as a place to prepare or recover from their recently completed treks because it is less intimidating than the larger city of Kathmandu.
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Belgium, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPokhara $22Antwerp $176
The average daily cost (per person) in Pokhara is $22, while the average daily cost in Antwerp is $176. 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 Pokhara and Antwerp in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPokhara $3.43Antwerp $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPokhara $6.86Antwerp $166
Compare Hotels in Pokhara and Antwerp
Looking for a hotel in Pokhara or Antwerp? 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: Pokhara Hotel Prices and Antwerp Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pokhara $6.70Antwerp $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Pokhara
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Pokhara:
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Short Taxi Ride$0.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pokhara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pokhara:
- "Exclusive Private Transfer: Pokhara to Chitwan in a Luxury car": $82
- Bandipur to Kathmandu Private Car Service | Best Private Transfer: $70
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Pokhara to Chitwan: $66
- From 4-Day Poon Hill Trek with Transfers: $130
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Kathmandu: $250
- From Private Car Transfer To Chitwan: $59
- Half Day Pokhara White Water River Rafting with Hotel Transfers: $70
- Intercity transfer by private car all over Nepal: $54
- Pokhara ↔️ Kathmandu: VIP Luxury Sofa Bus Transfer (Rainbow): $16
- Pokhara Airport Shuttles & Private Transfer: $15
- Pokhara to Kathmandu One Way Transfer by Private AC Car: $80
- Pokhara to Kathmandu Transfer by Private Car: $99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $189
- Belgium: Private Airport Transfer Service: $105
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $176
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $188
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $271
- Transfer Antwerp Luxembourg (1 to 8pl): $283
Is it cheaper to fly into Pokhara or Antwerp?
Prices for flights to both Antwerp and Pokhara 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 dayPokhara $12Antwerp $79
Typical Food Prices in Pokhara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Pokhara:
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Dinner for Two$3.95
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Dessert (for 2)$2.63
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Pastries$1.32
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Dinner$5.59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pokhara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Pokhara.
- Nepali cultural dinner night in Pokhara: $21
- Nepali Nights: Dinner & Cultural Dance Delight in Pokhara: $26
- MoMo or Dal Bhat Cooking Class at Aama Kitchen in Pokhara: $29
- Nepalese Kitchen in Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class: $29
- 3 Hour MoMo cooking class: $31
- Nepali Cooking Class and Momo Making Workshop: $42
- 3 Hour Authentic Nepali Thakali Dish Cooking Class: $45
- Thakali food Cooking Class in Pokhara: $50
- Nepali Cooking Class in Pokhara with a Local Family: $60
- 3 Hours Momo Cooking class in Pokhara: $70
- 1 Day Momo making cooking class: $75
- Tour with Dinner to Trout Fish Farm - Bhujung River: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pokhara $6.38Antwerp $9.53
Tours and Activities in Pokhara
Here are a few actual costs in Pokhara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sarangkot Sunrise with Half or Full-Day City Tour: $7.47
- From Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour: $7.84
- Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas: Tour 3 hour private tour: $9.16
- Guided Evening Walking Tour in Lakeside: $9.52
- Visit Best Seven Tourist Destination by Sharing Bus: $9.52
- Paragliding, Bungy Jump and Zipline Combo Adventure: $10
- City Sightseeing Group Budget Bus Tour: $10
- City Sightseeing Group Bus Tour: $10
- Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Group Joining Tour: $10
- Peace Pagoda Sunset, Annapurna Mountain Views Tour: $11
- Pokhara to Chitwan Sauraha Tourist Bus Sofa seater: $11
- Full-Day Sharing Bus Tour on 7 Iconic Destination: $11
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $2.64
- Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $3.48
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.53
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.53
- Tasting Tour: A Taste of Antwerp (Fries, Waffles, Beer & More): $3.54
- TOP Antwerp : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.90
- Antwerp Steenplein Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $6.40
- Antwerp Audio guided walking tour 2h15 and 21 audio commentary: $6.96
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.42
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Antwerp Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Hidden Antwerp Self Guided Tour: History, Art and Fashion: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPokhara $5.76Antwerp $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $19
- Antwerp Pub Crawl: $71
- Wine Tasting Gold in Antwerp: $79
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $105
- Private Wine Tasting in Boomgaardstraat Antwerp: $106
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pokhara and Antwerp, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Pokhara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pokhara is in Asia and Antwerp 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 Pokhara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pokhara 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 Antwerp would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antwerp than you might in Pokhara.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pokhara Expensive? and Is Antwerp Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pokhara or Antwerp?
Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Pokhara. When comparing the sizes of Pokhara and Antwerp, 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.