Which place is cheaper, Bruges 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 Bruges?
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 Bruges can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pokhara or Bruges?
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.
Bruges
Located in the northern part of Belgium, in Flanders, Bruges is one of the most charming and well preserved cities in Europe. With its stone streets and charming shops, it is a postcard perfect city that seems to have jumped out of the pages of a Disney fairytale. The city itself is quite compact, adding to the charm and making it easily walkable. Even given its old world charm, it manages to present a cosmopolitan air as well. There's an active nightlife, but during the day the historical city center is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace. You can take a carriage ride through the cobblestone streets or you can wander around on your own. Be sure to swing into some of the museums, cathedrals, and churches you'll see along the way. There are now shops everywhere that are designed to appeal to tourists. While some may be easy to walk by, it takes the strongest souls to ignore the chocolate shops you'll see on your way.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Belgium, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPokhara $22Bruges $187
The average daily cost (per person) in Pokhara is $22, while the average daily cost in Bruges is $187. 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 Bruges in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPokhara $3.43Bruges $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPokhara $6.86Bruges $138
Compare Hotels in Pokhara and Bruges
Looking for a hotel in Pokhara or Bruges? 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 Bruges Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pokhara $6.70Bruges $19
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:
- Pokhara to Kathmandu: One Way Private Transfer: $295
- "Exclusive Round-Trip Transfer: Pokhara to Jomsom & Muktinath": $210
- Kusma Swing Jumping Experience with Transfer: $150
- Paragliding Experience with Hotel Transfers: $139
- From 4-Day Poon Hill Trek with Transfers: $130
- Paragliding and Rafting Adventure with Transfers: $129
- Private Transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu: $120
- Pokhara to Kathmandu Transfer by Private Car: $99
- "Exclusive Private Transfer: Pokhara to Chitwan in a Luxury car": $82
- Pokhara to Kathmandu One Way Transfer by Private AC Car: $80
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu ↔ Pokhara by Car, Jeep & Hiace: $73
- One way transfer To or From Chitwan: $73
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bruges
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bruges:
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Five Day Bus Pass$17
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Bike Rental for Day$9.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bruges
Also for Bruges, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bruges hotel to Ostend Airport (OST) - Departure Private Transfer: $70
- Bruges to Ostend Bruges Airport(OST) - Departure Private Transfer: $70
- Ostend Airport (OST) to Bruges hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $70
- Private Transfer from Bruges City Hotels to Zeebrugge Cruise Port: $73
- Private Transfer from Bruges to Brussels By Business car: $162
- Private Transfer from Ostend Bruges Airport OST to Zeebrugge Port: $233
- Private Transfer from Zeebrugge Cruise Port to Bruges hotels: $73
- Private Transfer from Zeebrugge Cruise Port to Brussels hotels: $239
- Private Transfert from Bruges to Brussels Airport By Business car: $257
- Private direct transfer from Bruges to Brussels: $150
- Private direct transfer from Bruges to The Hague: $286
- Private direct transfer from Cruise Port Zeebrugge to Brussels: $187
Is it cheaper to fly into Pokhara or Bruges?
Prices for flights to both Bruges 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 $12Bruges $103
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
- Pokhara Hidden Gems Off the Beaten Path and Local Food Tour: $50
- 3 Hours Momo Cooking class in Pokhara: $70
- 1 Day Momo making cooking class: $75
- Organic Farm Tour and Cooking Class at Durku: $115
- Pokhara 4 Hours Private Indian Authentic Naga Dish Cooking Class: $115
Typical Food Prices in Bruges
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bruges:
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Cup of Tea$2.32
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Sandwich for Lunch$3.77
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bruges
For Bruges, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bruges Food Tour : Beer, Chocolate, Waffles & Fries in German: $128
- Bruges Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $150
- The 10 Tastings of Bruges With Locals: Private Food Tour: $157
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pokhara $6.38Bruges $18
Tours and Activities in Pokhara
Here are a few actual costs in Pokhara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Pokhara Day Bus Sightseeing 8 points": $20
- "Pokhara Pumdikot Tour: Eagle Eye Views of Stunning Pokhara": $29
- "Sunrise and Scenic Day Hike in A Perfect Adventure: $84
- 1-Day Private Dhampus Trekking Tour: $67
- 2 Iconic Suspension Bridge Tour in Pokhara: $29
- 2-Day Private Trekking Tour to Australian Camp & Dhampus: $99
- 2-Day Scenic Mustang Tour: Pokhara to Jomsom, Kagbeni & Muktinath: $239
- 3 Days and 2 Nights Chitwan National Park Safari Tour in Pokhara: $215
- 3 Night 4 Days Lower mustang 4W jeep tour from Pokhara: $404
- 3-Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Adventure From Kathmandu/Pokhara: $161
- 4 Days Trekking to Poon Hill with Nepal Cultural Village Experience: $300
- 5 hours Private Pokhara Sightseeing Tour: $71
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bruges
For Bruges, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Groeninge Museum Entrance$9.28
Tours and Activities in Bruges
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bruges.
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges: $3.49
- 2-Hour Bruges Walking Tour with Chocolate Tasting: $3.49
- Gastronomic Tour: A Taste of Bruges: $3.49
- THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips: $3.49
- Secrets of Walking Tour With a Chocolate and Waffle Bite: $3.50
- Small-Group Tour of Bruges with a local. Including praline: $3.50
- 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included: $3.50
- Self-Guided Secrets Tour - Explore Bruges & Miss nothing: $4.67
- Secrets and Stories of Bruges Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Unknown A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of the Medieval Metropole: $7.99
- Bruges Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Ticket Stadhuis (City Hall): $9.31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPokhara $5.76Bruges $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Bruges
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bruges:
- Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit: $19
- Bruges Brewery & Distillery – Discover at Your Own Pace: $19
- Bruges Brewery & Distillery - Discover & Taste on your own pace: $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pokhara and Bruges, we can see that Bruges 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 Bruges 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 Bruges would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bruges 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 Bruges Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pokhara or Bruges?
Pokhara has a larger population, and is about 71% larger than the population of Bruges. When comparing the sizes of Pokhara and Bruges, 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.