Cost of living in Hetauda, Nepal vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hetauda (Nepal) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 1,576 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 1,317 (C$14) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 591 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 252 (C$2.73) | C$1.98 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 646 (C$7) | C$4.18 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 377 (C$4.08) | C$3.04 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 579 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 379 (C$4.11) | C$4.24 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 212 (C$2.29) | C$3.76 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 450 (C$4.87) | C$3.41 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,558 (C$17) | C$19 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 367 (C$3.98) | C$2.48 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 196 (C$2.12) | C$1.93 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Hetauda (Nepal) is 158% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 150,000 (C$1,625) | C$2,136 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 130,000 (C$1,408) | C$1,241 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 50,000 (C$542) | C$133 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 120,000 (C$1,300) | C$1,120 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 100,000 (C$1,083) | C$806 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 50,000 (C$542) | C$66 | + 717% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 40,000 (C$433) | C$54 | + 702% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 90,000 (C$975) | C$311 | + 213% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 60,000 (C$650) | C$97 | + 572% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,500 (C$16) | C$10 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 2,500 (C$27) | C$25 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Hetauda (Nepal) is 106% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 12,000 (C$130) | C$60 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,000 (C$87) | C$39 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 18,000 (C$195) | C$98 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 15,000 (C$162) | C$117 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 221% | |||
| Transportation in Hetauda (Nepal) is 221% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 7,000,000 (C$75,822) | C$22,935 | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 500 (C$5.42) | C$1.39 | + 289% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 20,000 (C$217) | C$67 | + 224% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Hetauda (Nepal) is 112% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 5,000 (C$54) | C$8 | + 556% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 2,800 (C$30) | C$22 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 5,000 (C$54) | C$77 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 3,000 (C$32) | C$6 | + 403% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 1,000 (C$11) | C$3.85 | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 700 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 600 (C$6) | C$3.11 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 500 (C$5.42) | C$2.46 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 800 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 170% | |||
| Entertainment in Hetauda (Nepal) is 170% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 5,000 (C$54) | C$52 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 3,500 (C$38) | C$26 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 15,000 (C$162) | C$117 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 12,000 (C$130) | C$96 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 10,000 (C$108) | C$9 | + 1060% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 900 (C$10) | C$5.42 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 600 (C$6) | C$7 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 120,000 (C$1,300) | C$647 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 300 (C$3.25) | C$0.83 | + 293% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 20,000 (C$217) | C$35 | + 512% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 1,500 (C$16) | C$11 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least C$14,831 (₨ 1,369,184) in Hetauda to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.
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