Cost of living comparison between Kathmandu (Nepal) and Paris (France)
| Food | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 66% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨ 319 (€2.88) | €15.94 | 82% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 274 (€2.48) | €6.92 | 64% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨ 141 (€1.28) | €5.75 | 78% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 111 (€1.01) | €1.28 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 135 (€1.22) | €3.14 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 69 (€0.62) | €2.72 | 77% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 191 (€1.73) | €5.78 | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 131 (€1.18) | €2.44 | 51% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 70 (€0.63) | €2.26 | 72% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨ 159 (€1.43) | €1.49 | 4% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,047 (€9.47) | €8.60 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 122 (€1.10) | €2.00 | 45% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 38 (€0.34) | €1.26 | 73% |
| Housing | 81% | ||
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 81% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨ 34,063 (€308) | €2,304 | 87% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 4,750 (€43) | €101 | 58% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨ 2,071 (€18.74) | €30 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 99,750 (€902) | €602 | 50% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨ 16,000 (€145) | €101 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 308 (€2.79) | €8.21 | 66% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 120 (€1.09) | €15.05 | 93% |
| Clothes | 54% | ||
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 54% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨ 2,529 (€23) | €92 | 75% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨ 2,586 (€23) | €36 | 35% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨ 4,411 (€40) | €73 | 46% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨ 2,688 (€24) | €98 | 75% |
| Transportation | 43% | ||
| Transportation in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 43% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,410,000 (€30,851) | €16,770 | 84% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 106 (€0.96) | €1.58 | 39% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,144 (€10.35) | €61 | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €15.32 | - |
| Personal Care | 63% | ||
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 63% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨ 233 (€2.11) | €7.36 | 71% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 153 (€1.39) | €4.62 | 70% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 170 (€1.54) | €3.88 | 60% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 210 (€1.90) | €4.01 | 53% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 182 (€1.65) | €2.26 | 27% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 103 (€0.93) | €2.54 | 64% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 317 (€2.86) | €23 | 88% |
| Entertainment | 71% | ||
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 71% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 858 (€7.77) | €40 | 81% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 443 (€4.01) | €19.42 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 850 (€7.69) | €74 | 90% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨ 2,417 (€22) | €63 | 65% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 408 (€3.69) | €10.95 | 66% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 154 (€1.40) | €4.32 | 68% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨ 261 (€2.37) | €5.12 | 54% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | ₨ 11,400 (€103) | €152 | 32% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 5 (€0.05) | €0.40 | 89% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨ 1,914 (€17.32) | €74 | 76% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨ 112 (€1.01) | €5.95 | 83% |
| TOTAL | 68% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,280 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
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Cost of living in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 68% cheaper than in Paris (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,400
in Paris
you would need to make just about €778
(₨ 85,947)
in Kathmandu.