- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Ethiopia
- Kathmandu
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kathmandu, Nepal compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 10% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 579 (151 Birr) | 177 Birr | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 440 (115 Birr) | 137 Birr | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 303 (79 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 87 (23 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 190 (50 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 61 (16 Birr) | 27 Birr | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 613 (160 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 205 (53 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 48 (13 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 224 (58 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,068 (278 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 177 (46 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 53 (14 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 46% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 37,811 (9,852 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 22,904 (5,968 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 14,439 (3,762 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 496% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 39,414 (10,269 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 23,337 (6,080 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 6,944 (1,809 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 2,295 (598 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 59,431 (15,485 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 19,658 (5,122 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 523 (136 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 363 (95 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 23% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,935 (765 Birr) | 775 Birr | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,192 (1,092 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 5,053 (1,317 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,056 (1,057 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | - 47% | |
| 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 | ₨ 3,944,820 (1,027,821 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 103 (27 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,509 (393 Birr) | 718 Birr | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨ 1,012 (264 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 5% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 195 (51 Birr) | 95 Birr | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 406 (106 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 526 (137 Birr) | 385 Birr | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 603 (157 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 321 (84 Birr) | 77 Birr | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 341 (89 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 148 (38 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 159 (41 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 435 (113 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 27% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,469 (383 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 597 (156 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 1,109 (289 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,108 (810 Birr) | 907 Birr | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 844 (220 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 237 (62 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 430 (112 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 408% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨ 91,359 (23,803 Birr) | 11,489 Birr | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.50 (0.91 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,817 (734 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 211 (55 Birr) | 69 Birr | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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