- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Canada
- Pokhara
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pokhara, Nepal compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pokhara (Nepal) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 475 (C$5.82) | C$14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 417 (C$5.11) | C$8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 280 (C$3.44) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 59 (C$0.73) | C$2.38 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 148 (C$1.81) | C$4.08 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 75 (C$0.92) | C$2.62 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 647 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 188 (C$2.30) | C$3.73 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 58 (C$0.71) | C$2.90 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 206 (C$2.53) | C$2.89 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,098 (C$13) | C$16 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 171 (C$2.10) | C$2.31 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 63 (C$0.77) | C$1.76 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Pokhara (Nepal) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 30,000 (C$368) | C$1,186 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 20,000 (C$245) | C$982 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 3,000 (C$37) | C$117 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 30,000 (C$368) | C$919 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 18,000 (C$221) | C$695 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$64 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 2,007 (C$25) | C$39 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 35,670 (C$438) | C$392 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 10,000 (C$123) | C$111 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 200 (C$2.45) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (C$6) | C$26 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Pokhara (Nepal) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 4,431 (C$54) | C$61 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,902 (C$36) | C$41 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,294 (C$53) | C$95 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,137 (C$51) | C$87 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Pokhara (Nepal) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,684 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 114 (C$1.40) | C$1.19 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 4,000 (C$49) | C$47 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Pokhara (Nepal) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 1,000 (C$12) | C$8 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 100 (C$1.23) | C$3.90 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 200 (C$2.45) | C$3.90 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 150 (C$1.84) | C$3.21 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 200 (C$2.45) | C$2.46 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 300 (C$3.68) | C$19 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Pokhara (Nepal) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,899 (C$23) | C$43 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 574 (C$7) | C$27 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 1,600 (C$20) | C$84 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,999 (C$49) | C$93 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 387 (C$4.76) | C$9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 150 (C$1.84) | C$5.44 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 277 (C$3.40) | C$5.57 | - 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨ 100,000 (C$1,227) | C$141 | + 771% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,000 (C$12) | C$34 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 183 (C$2.25) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2017.
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Cost of living in Pokhara (Nepal) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,739
(₨ 223,144)
in Pokhara.
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