- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Germany
- Kathmandu
- Berlin
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kathmandu (Nepal) and Berlin (Germany)
| Food | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 51% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨ 336 (€2.99) | €7.97 | 62% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 239 (€2.12) | €6.33 | 66% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨ 150 (€1.33) | €3.44 | 61% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 85 (€0.76) | €0.85 | 11% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 112 (€0.99) | €2.07 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 62 (€0.55) | €2.23 | 75% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 249 (€2.21) | €2.83 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 176 (€1.57) | €2.06 | 24% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 71 (€0.64) | €1.84 | 65% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨ 160 (€1.42) | €0.86 | 66% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 882 (€7.85) | €6.14 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 141 (€1.25) | €1.80 | 31% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 48 (€0.43) | €1.37 | 69% |
| Housing | 68% | ||
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 68% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨ 30,833 (€274) | €1,038 | 74% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 3,125 (€28) | €132 | 79% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨ 2,071 (€18.43) | €23 | 20% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 73,857 (€657) | €562 | 17% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨ 15,333 (€136) | €83 | 65% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 289 (€2.57) | €3.80 | 32% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 135 (€1.20) | €10.43 | 88% |
| Clothes | 44% | ||
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 44% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨ 3,689 (€33) | €82 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨ 2,586 (€23) | €30 | 23% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨ 5,071 (€45) | €74 | 39% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨ 2,714 (€24) | €86 | 72% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 50% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,285,710 (€29,240) | €20,875 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 121 (€1.08) | €1.60 | 33% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,328 (€11.82) | €74 | 84% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨ 404 (€3.60) | €18.81 | 81% |
| Personal Care | 54% | ||
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 54% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨ 180 (€1.60) | €9.67 | 83% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 252 (€2.24) | €2.93 | 24% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 223 (€1.98) | €1.93 | 3% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 236 (€2.10) | €2.35 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 159 (€1.41) | €1.15 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 67 (€0.59) | €1.34 | 56% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 300 (€2.67) | €14.32 | 81% |
| Entertainment | 58% | ||
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 58% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 964 (€8.58) | €24 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 514 (€4.58) | €17.25 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 886 (€7.88) | €57 | 86% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨ 2,071 (€18.43) | €48 | 62% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 400 (€3.56) | €6.96 | 49% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 144 (€1.28) | €2.72 | 53% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨ 279 (€2.48) | €2.79 | 11% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨ 11,250 (€100) | €124 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 5.20 (€0.05) | €0.12 | 61% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨ 1,767 (€15.72) | €52 | 70% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨ 125 (€1.11) | €5.06 | 78% |
| TOTAL | 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,236 prices entered by 357 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Berlin
you would need to make just about €1,092
(₨ 122,683)
in Kathmandu.