- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Japan
- Pokhara
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pokhara, Nepal vs Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pokhara (Nepal) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 634 (¥616) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 448 (¥436) | ¥1,200 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 248 (¥241) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 74 (¥72) | ¥168 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 192 (¥187) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 63 (¥62) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 525 (¥510) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 202 (¥196) | ¥600 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 48 (¥47) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 216 (¥210) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 870 (¥845) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 178 (¥173) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 70 (¥68) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Pokhara (Nepal) is 25% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 36,685 (¥35,650) | ¥82,500 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 20,000 (¥19,436) | ¥85,000 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 3,667 (¥3,563) | ¥15,000 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 30,000 (¥29,154) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 18,000 (¥17,492) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 2,000 (¥1,944) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 36,667 (¥35,632) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 16,000 (¥15,549) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 200 (¥194) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (¥486) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Pokhara (Nepal) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,649 (¥3,546) | ¥7,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,833 (¥2,753) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,188 (¥4,070) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 3,833 (¥3,725) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Pokhara (Nepal) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,500,000 (¥3,401,251) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 109 (¥106) | ¥158 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,500 (¥3,401) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Pokhara (Nepal) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 1,000 (¥972) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 238 (¥231) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 275 (¥267) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 175 (¥170) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 140 (¥136) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 300 (¥292) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Pokhara (Nepal) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,875 (¥1,822) | ¥5,000 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 700 (¥680) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 2,333 (¥2,267) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 400 (¥389) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 225 (¥219) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 300 (¥292) | ¥550 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 45,000 (¥43,730) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,403 (¥2,336) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 183 (¥178) | ¥463 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 83 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pokhara (Nepal) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥234,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥190,374
(₨ 195,901)
in Pokhara.
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