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 $22Salzburg $211
The average daily cost (per person) in Pokhara is $22, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $211. 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 $3.43Salzburg $104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPokhara $6.86Salzburg $208
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 $6.69Salzburg $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$0.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pokhara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pokhara:
- Airport Transfer by Private Car: $11
- Transfer To Kathmandu (VIP Sofa Tourist Bus) & Back: $12
- Pokhara Airport Shuttles & Private Transfer: $15
- Pokhara ↔️ Kathmandu: VIP Luxury Sofa Bus Transfer (Rainbow): $16
- Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers: $38
- Intercity transfer by private car all over Nepal: $54
- From Private Car Transfer To Chitwan: $59
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Pokhara to Chitwan: $66
- Private Transfer:- Pokhara to Chitwan (Sauraha) by car: $68
- Bandipur to Kathmandu Private Car Service | Best Private Transfer: $70
- White Water Rafting Half Day with Hotel Transfers: $70
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu ↔ Pokhara by Car, Jeep & Hiace: $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Airport Transfer: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg by Luxury Car: $116
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $100
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $98
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $100
- From Salzburg to Munich Airport- Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $276
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Innsbruck, English Speaking Driver: $282
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Kitzbuhel, English Speaking Driver: $198
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Zell am See, Innsbruck or Kitzbuhel: $124
- Private Transfer From Zell am See To Salzburg, English Speaking Driver: $198
- Private Transfer Salzburg → Munich, Hotel-to-Hotel, English-speaking driver: $271
- Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $71
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich 2h Stop in Hallein: $265
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 $82
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
- Nepalese Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class (Cook with Delight): $25
- 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
- 2 hours Momo cooking class in Pokhara: $60
- 3 Hours Momo Cooking class in Pokhara: $70
- 1 Day Momo making cooking class: $75
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.
- Apple Strudel & Salzburg Prezel Cooking Class Experience & Lunch: $71
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $71
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $76
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $99
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $100
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $100
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $133
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $157
- Original Sound of Music Tour & Edelweiss Cooking Class Salzburg: $171
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pokhara $6.37Salzburg $34
Tours and Activities in Pokhara
Here are a few actual costs in Pokhara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sarangkot Sunrise with Half or Full-Day City Tour: $7.47
- From Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour: $7.84
- Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas: Tour 3 hour private tour: $9.16
- Quick Devi’s Water Fall Tour: $9.26
- Guided Evening Walking Tour in Lakeside: $9.52
- Visit Best Seven Tourist Destination by Sharing Bus: $9.52
- Paragliding, Bungy Jump and Zipline Combo Adventure: $10
- Pokhara Places of Interest Tour by Sharing Bus: $10
- City Sightseeing Group Budget Bus Tour: $10
- City Sightseeing Group Bus Tour: $10
- Pokhara City Tour in Sharing Bus: $10
- Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Group Joining Tour: $10
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- Salzburg Uncovered: Your Self Guided Adventure: $1.15
- Kaprun Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $4.99
- Salzburg Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.88
- TOP Salzburg : Private guided tour with your mobile: $5.88
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Salzburg with Audio Guide: $5.88
- Salzburg Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h45 and 24 reviews: $6.94
- Salzburg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Sightseeing with the Sound of Music: A Salzburg Audio Tour: $12
- Introducing A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- The Sound of Music in Salzburg Self-Guided Audio Tour: $20
- Salzburg Panorama Cruise on the Salzach river: $22
- Self-Guided Tour of Stories, Photo Spots & Desserts: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPokhara $5.75Salzburg $30
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$4.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $45
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.