Which place is cheaper, New York City 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 New York City?
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 New York City can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pokhara or New York City?
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.
New York City
The most populated city in the United States, New York City, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River and encompasses both the island of Manhattan as well as the surrounding land on Long Island, most of which is known as Brooklyn. It's a cultural, culinary, theatrical, and art center that has much to offer domestic and international travelers alike. The city covers an area of 305 square miles and has a population of about 8.2 million people in the city proper with 18.7 million in the metropolitan area.
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 from New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Anchorage.
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Pokhara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPokhara $22New York City $363
The average daily cost (per person) in Pokhara is $22, while the average daily cost in New York City is $363. 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 New York City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPokhara $3.44New York City $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPokhara $6.88New York City $350
Compare Hotels in Pokhara and New York City
Looking for a hotel in Pokhara or New York City? 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 New York City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pokhara $6.71New York City $49
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:
- Transfer to Lower Mustang (Jomsom): $205
- Private Transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu: $120
- Annapurna Foothills Day Hike With Transfers: $45
- Pokhara to Kathmandu: Premium Private Car Transfer: $130
- Pokhara to Kathmandu One Way Transfer by Private AC Car: $80
- Pokhara Airport Transfer to hotels – Easy, Safe & Hassle-Free: $20
- Pokhara Airport Shuttles & Private Transfer: $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New York City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New York City are as follows:
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Subway$4.50
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Taxi Ride$8.00
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Subway$2.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New York City
Also for New York City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal One-Way Transfer to/from Manhattan: $155
- Cape Cruise Port to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - Departure Transfer: $42
- Central Park Private Walking Tour with Transfers: $171
- Empire State Building NYC Tour, Pre-booked Tickets, Transfer: $300
- J.F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Cape Cruise Port - Arrival Transfer: $42
- J.F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Cape Liberty Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $211
- JFK to Manhattan: One Way Shared Arrival Transfer: $28
- La Guardia Airport to Manhattan Private Transfer by Sedan SUV: $130
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cape Cruise Port - Arrival Transfer: $42
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cape Liberty Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $184
- Luxury Group Airport Transfers and Event Shuttles: $275
- Manhattan to EWR Airport Private Transfer: $190
Is it cheaper to fly into Pokhara or New York City?
Prices for flights to both New York City 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 $12New York City $87
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)$2.64
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Pastries$1.32
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Dinner$5.60
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
- Nepalese Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class (Cook with Delight): $25
- 2 hours Momo cooking class in Pokhara: $60
- 1 Day Momo making cooking class: $75
- Tour with Dinner to Trout Fish Farm - Bhujung River: $98
- Organic Farm Tour and Cooking Class at Durku: $115
- Full-Day Pokhara Private Couples Romantic Getaway with Dinner: $300
Typical Food Prices in New York City
For New York City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Gelato$7.50
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Snacks for Two at Yankees Game$34
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Coffee$6.53
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Smoothie$6.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New York City
For New York City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- New York Union Square Sweetest Food Tour: Choose Your Own Donuts: $35
- NYC Haunted History and Ghost Tour with Pizza: $39
- Private Pizza Experience (5 tastings) in Manhattan: $45
- Central Park Cafe: Scenic Lunch & Dinner Experience in NYC: $50
- Lower East Side Food Tour: Iconic Eats & NYC History Walking Tour: $51
- New York Pizza and Rats Tour: $55
- NYC Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour Full Portions, Great Value: $59
- Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Food Tour: Local Eats & Iconic Views: $59
- Homemade Pizza Party in NYC: $63
- New York City's Best Pizza tour - You be the judge!: $68
- NYC: Queens, Chinatown, Little India & Street Food Tour: $69
- NYC: Flushing Chinatown Food Tour – Eat Like a Local: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pokhara $6.39New York City $180
Tours and Activities in Pokhara
Here are a few actual costs in Pokhara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Day Private Dhampus Trekking Tour: $67
- 2 Day Private Panchase Trek Tour from Pokhara: $140
- 2 Days Palpa-Tansen Hill station tour from Pokhara: $260
- 2-Day Private Trekking Tour to Australian Camp & Dhampus: $99
- 3 Day Chitwan Jungle exploration Tour from Pokhara: $284
- 3 Day Pokhara and Himalayan Sunrise Private Tour: $299
- 3 Days Hiking Tour in Astam, Hyanjakot & Dhampus from Pokhara: $245
- 3 Days Pokhara Private Comfortable Tour: $154
- 3 Hours Bird Watching Tour in Pokhara: $100
- 4 Day Poon Hill Trek and Pokhara Private Tour: $190
- 5 hours Private Pokhara Sightseeing Tour: $71
- ATV Adventure Tour in Pokhara, Nepal: $56
Typical Entertainment Prices in New York City
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New York City's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Comedy Show Tickets$56
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City Map$8.00
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Broadway Musical$111
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Broadway Show Program$10
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Magazine$6.99
Tours and Activities in New York City
For New York City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- NYC Central Park Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.42
- New York Ghost Tour: Self-Guided Haunted Walk: $4.55
- Central Park Stolen Archives: NY Exploration Game and Tour: $4.83
- The Battery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Bowling Green Park to Stone St: $5.00
- Self Guided Central Park Bike or Walking Tour Application: $5.00
- Roosevelt Island: An Audio Tour by a Filmmaker: $5.00
- New York: Central Park Walking Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- A New York Date Night Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- Broadway: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the World's Iconic Theatre District: $5.00
- New York: Wall Street Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- Self Guided Audio Tour of NYC Financial District: $5.00
- New York Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure: $5.09
For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Things to do in New York City with Kids, Things to Do in Central Park in NYC, and The Best Museums in New York City.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPokhara $5.77New York City $29
Sample the Local Flavors in New York City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New York City:
- Brooklyn Distillery Tour: $22
- NYC Pub Crawl Tour: $30
- Top Shelf Distillery Tour: $33
- Wicked City Burlesque Show Admission: $33
- NYC Pub Crawl & Rooftop Clubbing Experience: $34
- Cheers to Chinatown Tour and Bar Crawl: $40
- Brooklyn Literary Pub Crawl: $49
- Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl: $49
- Greenwich Village Piano Bar Crawl: $50
- Broadway Prohibition Pub Crawl: $64
- East Village Gangster Ghost Pub Crawl: $64
- Underground Brooklyn Walking Brewery Tour: $99
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pokhara and New York City, we can see that New York City 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 New York City is in North America, 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 New York City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New York City 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 New York City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pokhara or New York City?
New York City has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Pokhara. When comparing the sizes of Pokhara and New York City, 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.