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 $3.46New York City $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPokhara $6.92New 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 $6.75New 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:
- Private Transfer:- Pokhara to Chitwan (Sauraha) by car: $68
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu ↔ Pokhara by Car, Jeep & Hiace: $73
- Private Transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu: $120
- White Water Rafting Half Day with Hotel Transfers: $70
- Transfer To Kathmandu (VIP Sofa Tourist Bus) & Back: $12
- Paragliding and Rafting Adventure with Transfers: $129
- Paragliding Experience with Hotel Transfers: $139
- One way transfer To or From Chitwan: $73
- Kusma Swing Jumping Experience with Transfer: $150
- Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers: $38
- Airport Transfer by Private Car: $11
- Pokhara to Kathmandu: One Way Private Transfer: $295
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:
- Airport Limousine Transfer one-way - LaGuardia Airport - Lincoln MKT: $275
- Airport Transfer: New York to Newark Airport EWR by Business Car: $162
- Airport Transfer: Newark Airport EWR to New York by Business Car: $163
- Arrival Transfer: Newark Airport EWR to New York by Luxury Car: $233
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal One-Way Transfer to/from Manhattan: $155
- Cape Cruise Port to J.F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)-Departure Transfer: $43
- Cape Cruise Port to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - Departure Transfer: $43
- Central Park Private Walking Tour with Transfers: $171
- Central Park Zoo Skip-the-line Tickets & Private Transfers: $291
- Departure Private Transfer: New York to J.F. Kennedy Airport JFK in Luxury Car: $232
- Departure Transfer: New York to New York Airport JFK in SUV: $174
- EWR to Manhattan Private Luxury Transfer | Sedan, SUV & Van: $180
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$3.98
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Dessert (for 2)$2.65
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Pastries$1.33
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Dinner$5.64
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 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:
- State of Liberty Boat Tour and New York Pizza Shop Stop: $32
- The Greenwich Village Food Tour: $39
- Lower East Side Food Tour: Iconic Eats & NYC History Walking Tour: $60
- NYC Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour: $63
- Skip-the-Line Lower East Side Food Tour with Museum Entry: $64
- New York City's Best Pizza tour - You be the judge!: $65
- Asian Food Tour NYC Flushing Chinatown: $69
- Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Food Tour: Local Eats & Iconic Views: $70
- Chinatown Food Tour with a Chef in Manhattan: $75
- Sweets and Slices Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour: $75
- Greenwich Village & SoHo Pizza Walk: $75
- Brooklyn Pizza Walk: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pokhara $6.42New York City $180
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 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:
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in New York: $4.65
- Self Guided Central Park Bike or Walking Tour Application: $5.00
- New York World's Fair Site: Explore its utopian future on an audio tour: $5.39
- Central Park Stolen Archives: NY Exploration Game and Tour: $5.82
- New York City Audio Tour: $6.37
- New York Celebrity Chef Self Guided Tour and Exploration Game: $6.99
- New York City Walking Tour 3h30 and 22 audio reviews: $7.00
- Central Park Outdoor Escape Adventure: $7.00
- Discover New Jersey: A Self-Guided Tour: $8.18
- American Dream TiLT Interactive Museum Ticket: $8.53
- Romantic New York: Couples Walking Tour & Game: $8.99
- Living Gluten Free: A Self Guided Tour through Central Park: $9.99
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 $5.80New 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 Bar Crawl: Games, Live Music & Underground Nightlife: $28
- NYC Pub Crawl Tour: $30
- Brooklyn Literary Pub Crawl: $49
- 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.