- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- China
- Kathmandu
- Beijing
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kathmandu (Nepal) and Beijing (China)
| Food | 52% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 52% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨ 336 (元24) | 元66 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 239 (元16.74) | 元28 | 40% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨ 150 (元10.53) | 元26 | 60% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 85 (元5.96) | 元16.83 | 65% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 112 (元7.84) | 元18.27 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 62 (元4.36) | 元12.14 | 64% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 249 (元17.44) | 元59 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 176 (元12.38) | 元17.22 | 28% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 71 (元5.01) | 元14.14 | 65% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨ 160 (元11.23) | 元4.40 | 155% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 882 (元62) | 元143 | 57% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 141 (元9.87) | 元7.55 | 31% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 48 (元3.36) | 元12.56 | 73% |
| Housing | 71% | ||
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 71% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨ 30,833 (元2,164) | 元10,368 | 79% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 3,125 (元219) | 元358 | 39% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨ 2,071 (元145) | 元164 | 11% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 73,857 (元5,183) | 元4,114 | 26% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨ 15,333 (元1,076) | 元736 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 289 (元20) | 元44 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 135 (元9.47) | 元26 | 63% |
| Clothes | 52% | ||
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 52% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨ 3,689 (元259) | 元675 | 62% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨ 2,586 (元181) | 元300 | 40% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨ 5,071 (元356) | 元710 | 50% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨ 2,714 (元190) | 元713 | 73% |
| Transportation | 23% | ||
| Transportation in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 23% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,285,710 (元230,563) | 元178,889 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 121 (元8.50) | 元7.33 | 16% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,328 (元93) | 元82 | 13% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨ 404 (元28) | 元28 | 1% |
| Personal Care | 50% | ||
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 50% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨ 180 (元12.63) | 元22 | 43% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 252 (元17.66) | 元47 | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 223 (元15.64) | 元35 | 55% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 236 (元16.53) | 元30 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 159 (元11.15) | 元10.43 | 7% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 67 (元4.68) | 元14.63 | 68% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 300 (元21) | 元114 | 82% |
| Entertainment | 61% | ||
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 61% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 964 (元68) | 元200 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 514 (元36) | 元149 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 886 (元62) | 元891 | 93% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨ 2,071 (元145) | 元375 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 400 (元28) | 元56 | 50% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 144 (元10.07) | 元32 | 69% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨ 279 (元19.55) | 元24 | 19% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨ 11,250 (元789) | 元1,221 | 35% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 5.20 (元0.36) | 元0.74 | 51% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨ 1,767 (元124) | 元450 | 72% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨ 125 (元8.77) | 元17.56 | 50% |
| TOTAL | 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,586 prices entered by 264 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 49% cheaper than in Beijing (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元15,625
in Beijing
you would need to make just about 元8,028
(₨ 114,401)
in Kathmandu.