Short answer
- A mid-range day costs about USD 53 per person.
- Food is most of it, and it rises with altitude.
- Flights, permits and a guide are on top: use the calculator.
These figures are the median of 141 lodge receipts from this season, for one person sharing a room. Food is the biggest part of the day: three meals and two pots of tea come to about two thirds of the total.
Above Dingboche, expect a day to cost a third more than in Namche.
Costs
A day this season
Browse all facts| Amount | What | State |
|---|---|---|
| USD 38 | Budget teahouse, per person | Verified |
| USD 53 | Mid-range lodge, per person | Verified |
| USD 78 | Comfort lodge, per person | Review due |
How to get it
- Step 1Pick your comfort levelBudget, mid-range or comfort.
- Step 2Multiply by your daysMost people take 12 to 14.
- Step 3Add the fixed costsFlights, permits, guide and porter, in the trek cost calculator.
Ways to spend less
Eat dal bhat (refills are free), carry a water filter instead of buying bottles, and charge on solar where it is free.
Sources and versions
- 4 Oct 2026 · Figures re-checked against this season’s receipts
- 18 Aug 2026 · Page first published
