- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- India
- Pokhara
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pokhara, Nepal compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pokhara (Nepal) is 17% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 500 (₨313) | ₨213 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 438 (₨274) | ₨250 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 269 (₨168) | ₨155 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 63 (₨39) | ₨68 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 208 (₨130) | ₨67 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 60 (₨38) | ₨45 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 647 (₨405) | ₨197 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 217 (₨136) | ₨103 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 53 (₨33) | ₨20 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 167 (₨104) | ₨115 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 960 (₨601) | ₨473 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 163 (₨102) | ₨110 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 65 (₨41) | ₨33 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Pokhara (Nepal) is 15% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 30,000 (₨18,784) | ₨9,193 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 20,000 (₨12,523) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 3,000 (₨1,878) | ₨2,000 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 30,000 (₨18,784) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 18,000 (₨11,270) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 2,007 (₨1,257) | ₨3,923 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 35,670 (₨22,334) | ₨35,000 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 10,000 (₨6,261) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 200 (₨125) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (₨313) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Pokhara (Nepal) is 7% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 4,431 (₨2,775) | ₨2,941 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,902 (₨1,817) | ₨1,600 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,294 (₨2,689) | ₨3,502 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,137 (₨2,590) | ₨1,500 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Pokhara (Nepal) is 37% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨600,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 114 (₨71) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 4,000 (₨2,505) | ₨6,000 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Pokhara (Nepal) is 9% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 1,000 (₨626) | ₨100 | + 526% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨150 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨300 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 100 (₨63) | ₨150 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 200 (₨125) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 150 (₨94) | ₨120 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 200 (₨125) | ₨50 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 300 (₨188) | ₨100 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Pokhara (Nepal) is 0% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,899 (₨1,189) | ₨1,000 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 574 (₨359) | ₨392 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 1,600 (₨1,002) | ₨500 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,999 (₨2,504) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 387 (₨243) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 150 (₨94) | ₨89 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 277 (₨173) | ₨78 | + 121% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 45,000 (₨28,176) | ₨40,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,000 (₨626) | ₨608 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 183 (₨115) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pokhara (Nepal) is 17% cheaper than in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨27,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨22,492
(₨ 35,923)
in Pokhara.
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