Which place is cheaper, Florence 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 Florence?
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 Florence can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pokhara or Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPokhara $22Florence $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Pokhara is $22, while the average daily cost in Florence is $209. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPokhara $3.43Florence $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPokhara $6.86Florence $202
Compare Hotels in Pokhara and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Pokhara or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pokhara $6.70Florence $25
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
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Kathmandu: $250
- Transfer to Lower Mustang (Jomsom): $205
- 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$9.28
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Taxi from Airport$29
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In City Parking (Full Day)$35
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.80
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Bus From Airport$5.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 3 Cellars in Chianti with Visits, Wine Tastings, Lunch&Transfer: $204
- Accomodation to Meeting Point Pickup and Transfer Service: $295
- Airport Transfer: Airport FLR to Florence by Business Car: $189
- Airport Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Business Car: $189
- Arrival Transfer: Airport FLR to Florence by Luxury Van: $216
- Departure Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Business Car: $189
- Departure Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Luxury Van: $216
- Direct transfer from Florence to Livorno with private driver: $210
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $147
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Montecatini Terme - Arrival Transfer: $160
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Siena or Sovicille - Arrival Private Transfer: $183
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Pokhara or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $12Florence $72
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
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.54
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Italian Cooking Class Fresh Pasta and Traditional Tiramisu: $22
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $29
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $35
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $49
- Eating Florence Street Food Tour Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $49
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $49
- Florence Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights: $52
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $55
- Pasta Fettuccine, Ravioli and Tiramisu Cooking Class in Florence: $57
- The Italian Way: Pizza and Gelato Class with Unlimited Wine: $58
- Florence Experience of Convivial Dinner Tuscany La Bargellata: $58
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pokhara $6.38Florence $35
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 Day Chitwan Jungle exploration Tour from Pokhara: $284
- 3 Days and 2 Nights Chitwan National Park Safari Tour in Pokhara: $215
- 3 Hours Bird Watching Tour in Pokhara: $100
- 3 Night 4 Days Lower mustang 4W jeep tour from Pokhara: $404
- 3-Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Adventure From Kathmandu/Pokhara: $161
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$13
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.64
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Firenze Card (for Two)$116
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$23
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.96
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$8.12
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Florence's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.49
- Florence at Your Feet : A Tour of Its Historic Jewels: $3.49
- The Best Tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $3.49
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.50
- Experience Florence’s Art and Architecture on a Walking Tour: $3.50
- Florence Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.64
- Explore Florence : Digital Audio Guide Tour: $4.67
- Florence, Outer ring, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.10
- Florence, City centre, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.10
- In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour: $5.50
- Santa Maria Del Fiore Self Guided Tour with audio guide: $5.83
- Duomo 1-Hour Express Highlights Tour: $5.88
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPokhara $5.76Florence $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.87
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Bottle of Wine$8.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Tuscan Wine Tasting Experience: $17
- Florence Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $23
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $29
- Florence Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $30
- Wine Tasting of Brunello in a Historic Cellar: $34
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $34
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $35
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $41
- Wine Tasting with Cured Meats and Cheeses in Florence: $42
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $46
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $47
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pokhara and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pokhara or Florence?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 86% larger than the population of Pokhara. When comparing the sizes of Pokhara and Florence, 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.