- Cost of Living
- Nepal
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- Dharan Bazar
- Aizawl
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Cost of living in Dharan Bazar, Nepal compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 31% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 300 (₨188) | ₨150 | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 400 (₨251) | ₨300 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 220 (₨138) | ₨225 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 80 (₨50) | ₨99 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 108 (₨68) | ₨79 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 80 (₨50) | ₨30 | + 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 500 (₨313) | ₨300 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 200 (₨125) | ₨162 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 50 (₨31) | ₨80 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 200 (₨125) | ₨100 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 100 (₨63) | ₨850 | - 93% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 180 (₨113) | ₨80 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 40 (₨25) | ₨100 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 2% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨10,165 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨7,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 22,500 (₨14,094) | ₨5,041 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨10,500 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 800 (₨501) | ₨1,000 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨ 50,000 (₨31,320) | ₨100,000 | - 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 20,000 (₨12,528) | ₨25,000 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 500 (₨313) | ₨300 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 2,000 (₨1,253) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 69% | |||
Clothes in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 69% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 1,000 (₨626) | ₨2,500 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 1,250 (₨783) | ₨4,000 | - 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,000 (₨5,011) | ₨4,000 | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 3,000 (₨1,879) | ₨3,000 | - 37% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 0% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨570,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 90 (₨56) | ₨66 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,000 (₨626) | ₨500 | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 23% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 100 (₨63) | ₨80 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 150 (₨94) | ₨100 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 300 (₨188) | ₨100 | + 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 150 (₨94) | ₨300 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 50 (₨31) | ₨100 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 33% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,500 (₨940) | ₨1,000 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 400 (₨251) | ₨400 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 1,000 (₨626) | ₨5,000 | - 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨800 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨80 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨30,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 700 (₨438) | ₨1,500 | - 71% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 120 (₨75) | ₨200 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on January 09, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 18% cheaper than in Aizawl (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨32,000
in Aizawl
you would need to make just about ₨26,317
(₨ 42,013)
in Dharan Bazar.
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