- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Ethiopia
- Kathmandu
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kathmandu, Nepal compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 8% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 586 (133 Birr) | 152 Birr | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 475 (108 Birr) | 125 Birr | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 313 (71 Birr) | 118 Birr | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 85 (19 Birr) | 24 Birr | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 178 (40 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 63 (14 Birr) | 21 Birr | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 665 (151 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 216 (49 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 47 (11 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 231 (52 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,067 (242 Birr) | 206 Birr | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 178 (40 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 54 (12 Birr) | 12 Birr | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 48% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 37,818 (8,569 Birr) | 22,816 Birr | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 22,266 (5,045 Birr) | 12,853 Birr | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 14,439 (3,272 Birr) | 559 Birr | + 485% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 39,414 (8,931 Birr) | 12,842 Birr | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 23,337 (5,288 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 6,944 (1,574 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 2,259 (512 Birr) | 1,807 Birr | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 58,314 (13,214 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 19,658 (4,454 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 523 (119 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 363 (82 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 23% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,786 (631 Birr) | 810 Birr | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,326 (980 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,839 (1,096 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,060 (920 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 1% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,310,700 (976,777 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 104 (24 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,644 (373 Birr) | 564 Birr | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨ 782 (177 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 18% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 244 (55 Birr) | 81 Birr | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 406 (92 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 500 (113 Birr) | 319 Birr | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 603 (137 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 292 (66 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 328 (74 Birr) | 83 Birr | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 154 (35 Birr) | 39 Birr | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 145 (33 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 435 (99 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 14% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,469 (333 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 597 (135 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 1,142 (259 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,108 (704 Birr) | 892 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 844 (191 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 237 (54 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 414 (94 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 366% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨ 17,663 (4,002 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.65 (0.83 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,635 (597 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 211 (48 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,128 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 21% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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67,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 52,710 Birr
(₨ 232,618)
in Kathmandu.
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