- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Ethiopia
- Kathmandu
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kathmandu, Nepal compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 17% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 370 (96 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 380 (98 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 246 (64 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 87 (23 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 195 (51 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 76 (20 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 477 (124 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 186 (48 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 53 (14 Birr) | 15 Birr | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 213 (55 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,280 (332 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 170 (44 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 67 (17 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 53% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 58,469 (15,146 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 32,892 (8,521 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 13,947 (3,613 Birr) | 2,519 Birr | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 50,690 (13,131 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 25,882 (6,705 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 3,008 (779 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 2,009 (520 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 60,613 (15,702 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 21,294 (5,516 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 524 (136 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 373 (97 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 6% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,680 (694 Birr) | 701 Birr | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,717 (1,222 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 5,574 (1,444 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,367 (1,131 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 12% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,158,470 (1,077,242 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 103 (27 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,501 (389 Birr) | 645 Birr | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨ 1,198 (310 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 1% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 177 (46 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 577 (149 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 522 Birr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 275 (71 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 342 (88 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 392 (102 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 165 (43 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 177 (46 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 595 (154 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 22% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,471 (381 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 677 (175 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 11,851 (3,070 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 2,953 (765 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 806 (209 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 252 (65 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 400 (104 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 242% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 83,812 (21,711 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 75 (19 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,746 (711 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 238 (62 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 24% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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105,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 79,851 Birr
(₨ 308,250)
in Kathmandu.
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