Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pokhara or Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPokhara $22Toronto $250
The average daily cost (per person) in Pokhara is $22, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $250. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPokhara $3.40Toronto $88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPokhara $6.80Toronto $176
Compare Hotels in Pokhara and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Pokhara or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pokhara $6.64Toronto $32
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:
- Transfer to Lower Mustang (Jomsom): $205
- 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer Toronto to Niagara region: $294
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Luxury SUV: $202
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto by Luxury SUV: $177
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $261
- Low Cost:-Private Transfer: Niagara Falls Canada to Toronto Pearson Airport: $211
- Niagara Falls: Private Transfer to/from Toronto Airport: $688
- One-Way Private Airport Transfer from Toronto to Pearson Airport: $66
- Private Airport Transfer Pearson Airport to or from Toronto: $66
- Private Arrival Transfer. Pearson Airport to Kitchener/Waterloo: $214
- Private Departure Transfer-Toronto to Pearson Airport(YYZ) or YTZ: $41
- Private Ground Transfer 2-14 Passengers to Downtown Toronto: $167
- Private ONE-Way Transfer Toronto Airport to Niagara-on-the-Lake: $173
Is it cheaper to fly into Pokhara or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $12Toronto $110
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$3.91
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Dessert (for 2)$2.61
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Pastries$1.30
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Dinner$5.54
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
- 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
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $51
- Great White North Food Tour + Distillery District & Old Town: $53
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $55
- Pasta Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $60
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $60
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $61
- Toronto Express Canadian Food Tour: 90 Min with Our Founder: $64
- Toronto Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros, Pastries, & More: $65
- Toronto : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $68
- Great Canadian Food Tour- St. Lawrence Market + The Distillery: $72
- Taste Canada: Non-Touristy St Lawrence Market Food Tour: $73
- Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $73
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pokhara $6.32Toronto $31
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 Night 2 Days Pokhara to Ghandruk Jeep Adventure: $150
- 1-Day Private Dhampus Trekking Tour: $67
- 2 Day Private Panchase Trek Tour from Pokhara: $140
- 2 Days 1 Night Private Tour from Pokhara to Ghandruk Trek: $200
- 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 Pokhara Private Comfortable Tour: $154
- 3 Days and 2 Nights Chitwan National Park Safari Tour in Pokhara: $215
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.26
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover A Self-Guided Tour: $3.55
- Toronto Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.42
- City’s Oldest Landmarks History Walking Tour of Toronto: $4.42
- Toronto Iconic Core and Landmarks Walking Tour: $5.00
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Toronto Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h and 23 audio commentary: $7.00
- Toronto's Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $8.10
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tours: $8.31
- Queen Street West: An audio tour exploring Toronto's coolest street: $8.99
- Toronto's Greatest Hits: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Historical Ghost Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Hamilton: $8.99
- Toronto Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone: $9.48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPokhara $5.71Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour: $8.30
- Astounding Bar Crawl: Take On Toronto: $15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $27
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery: $29
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $34
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $43
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $52
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $54
- Private Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $59
- Distillery District Beer and Cheese Tasting Tour: $67
- Craft Brewery Tour: $77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pokhara and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pokhara or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Pokhara. When comparing the sizes of Pokhara and Toronto, 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.