- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Canada
- Pokhara
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pokhara, Nepal compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pokhara (Nepal) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 660 (C$8) | C$15 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 488 (C$5.98) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 247 (C$3.03) | C$5.69 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 71 (C$0.87) | C$2.05 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 180 (C$2.21) | C$4.81 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 63 (C$0.78) | C$2.90 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 525 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 202 (C$2.48) | C$4.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 48 (C$0.59) | C$3.34 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 210 (C$2.57) | C$3.36 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 870 (C$11) | C$16 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 174 (C$2.13) | C$2.41 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 70 (C$0.86) | C$2.01 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Pokhara (Nepal) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 36,250 (C$444) | C$1,651 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 20,000 (C$245) | C$1,142 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 3,667 (C$45) | C$102 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 30,000 (C$368) | C$1,038 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 18,000 (C$221) | C$779 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 2,000 (C$25) | C$39 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 36,667 (C$449) | C$351 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 16,000 (C$196) | C$86 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 200 (C$2.45) | C$9 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (C$6) | C$22 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Pokhara (Nepal) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 4,000 (C$49) | C$59 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,833 (C$35) | C$40 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 3,833 (C$47) | C$93 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 3,833 (C$47) | C$92 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Pokhara (Nepal) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,500,000 (C$42,899) | C$22,749 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 109 (C$1.33) | C$1.27 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 4,000 (C$49) | C$67 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Pokhara (Nepal) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 1,000 (C$12) | C$8 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$82 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 238 (C$2.91) | C$3.72 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 275 (C$3.37) | C$2.83 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 175 (C$2.14) | C$3.09 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 140 (C$1.72) | C$2.46 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 300 (C$3.68) | C$19 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Pokhara (Nepal) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,875 (C$23) | C$46 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 700 (C$9) | C$26 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 2,333 (C$29) | C$85 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 400 (C$4.90) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 225 (C$2.76) | C$5.34 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 300 (C$3.68) | C$5.67 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 45,000 (C$552) | C$549 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,333 (C$29) | C$35 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 183 (C$2.24) | C$11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 319 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Pokhara (Nepal) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,187
(₨ 260,024)
in Pokhara.
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