Which place is cheaper, Salzburg 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 Salzburg?
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 Salzburg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pokhara or Salzburg?
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.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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 Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPokhara $21Salzburg $207
The average daily cost (per person) in Pokhara is $21, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $207. 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 Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPokhara $3.37Salzburg $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPokhara $6.74Salzburg $204
Compare Hotels in Pokhara and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Pokhara or Salzburg? 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 Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pokhara $6.58Salzburg $22
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$0.65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pokhara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pokhara:
- Pokhara Airport Shuttles & Private Transfer: $15
- Pokhara Airport Transfer to hotels – Easy, Safe & Hassle-Free: $20
- Annapurna Foothills Day Hike With Transfers: $45
- Pokhara to Kathmandu One Way Transfer by Private AC Car: $80
- Pokhara to Kathmandu Transfer by Private Car: $99
- Private Transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Airport Transfer: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg by Luxury Car: $107
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $90
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $92
- From Salzburg to Munich Airport- Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $269
- Private Passau to Salzburg Transfer: $246
- Private Salzburg to Zell am See, Innsbruck, or Kitzbuhel Transfer: $120
- Private Salzburg transfer: $229
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Kitzbuhel, English Speaking Driver: $192
- Private Transfer Salzburg → Munich, Hotel-to-Hotel, English-speaking driver: $263
- Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $69
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich with 2 hours for sightseeing: $291
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Prague with Scenic Stops: $214
Is it cheaper to fly into Pokhara or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg 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 $12Salzburg $80
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$3.88
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Dessert (for 2)$2.59
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Pastries$1.29
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Dinner$5.50
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
- Pokhara 4 Hours Private Indian Authentic Naga Dish Cooking Class: $115
- Full-Day Pokhara Private Couples Romantic Getaway with Dinner: $300
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $69
- Apple Strudel & Salzburg Prezel Cooking Class Experience & Lunch: $74
- Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson incl. Lunch: $74
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $96
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $96
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $97
- Bake Apple Strudel and Pretzels – Salzburg Dinner Fortress Views: $109
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $149
- Original Sound of Music Tour & Edelweiss Cooking Class Salzburg: $166
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pokhara $6.26Salzburg $33
Tours and Activities in Pokhara
Here are a few actual costs in Pokhara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Pokhara to Chitwan Tourist Bus Sofa seater: $9.00
- Quick Devi’s Water Fall Tour: $9.26
- Sarangkot Sunrise & Private Full-Day Highlights Tour: $10
- Pokhara Places of Interest Tour by Sharing Bus: $10
- Pokhara City Tour in Sharing Bus: $10
- Pokhara to Kathmandu Tourist Bus Ticket Luxury Sofa: $11
- Chitwan: to Kathmandu/Pokhara Tourist Bus luxurious Sofa: $12
- Kathmandu: to Chitwan By Luxurious Sofa Tourist Bus or Back: $12
- Budget Unguided Tour By Sharing Bus: $12
- Group Joining Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour: $12
- Bandipur to Kathmandu Tourist Bus Ticket Luxury Sofa: $13
- Tourist Bus: Chitwan to Pokhara or Pokhara to Chitwan: $14
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- Kaprun Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $4.85
- Podcast Tour Salzburg Mozart The Child Prodigy and the Prince: $5.47
- Stiegl Brauwelt Museum ticket: $16
- Nuns and Nazis Walking Tour in Salzburg: $21
- Mirabell: A Baroque Odyssey Walking Tour in Salzburg: $22
- Salzburg Panorama Cruise on the Salzach river: $22
- Mozart's Footsteps: Puzzle Tour in Salzburg's Old Town: $25
- Lonely Goatherd Bike Tour: Cycle Salzburg's Surroundings with the Sound of Music: $34
- Kickbike Tour - discovering the city in a fun and active way: $40
- Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens: $45
- Segway Tours Salzburg City Tour: $79
- WWII Historical Eagle's Nest Guided Tour in Berchtesgaden Germany: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPokhara $5.65Salzburg $29
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$4.16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pokhara and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pokhara or Salzburg?
Pokhara has a larger population, and is about 33% larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Pokhara and Salzburg, 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.