- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Japan
- Pokhara
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pokhara, Nepal compared to 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 | ₨ 475 (¥517) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 417 (¥454) | ¥1,200 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 280 (¥305) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 59 (¥65) | ¥168 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 148 (¥161) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 75 (¥82) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 647 (¥705) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 188 (¥205) | ¥600 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 58 (¥63) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 206 (¥224) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,098 (¥1,197) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 171 (¥186) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 63 (¥69) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Pokhara (Nepal) is 28% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 30,000 (¥32,685) | ¥82,500 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 20,000 (¥21,790) | ¥85,000 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 3,000 (¥3,268) | ¥15,000 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 30,000 (¥32,685) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 18,000 (¥19,611) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 2,007 (¥2,187) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 35,670 (¥38,863) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 10,000 (¥10,895) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 200 (¥218) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (¥545) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Pokhara (Nepal) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 4,431 (¥4,828) | ¥7,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,902 (¥3,162) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,294 (¥4,678) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,137 (¥4,508) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Pokhara (Nepal) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 114 (¥124) | ¥158 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 4,000 (¥4,358) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥1,089) | - | - | |
| 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.) | ₨ 100 (¥109) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 200 (¥218) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 150 (¥163) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 200 (¥218) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 300 (¥327) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Pokhara (Nepal) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,899 (¥2,069) | ¥5,000 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 574 (¥625) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 1,600 (¥1,743) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,999 (¥4,357) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 387 (¥422) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 150 (¥163) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 277 (¥302) | ¥550 | - 45% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨ 100,000 (¥108,950) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,000 (¥1,089) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 183 (¥199) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pokhara (Nepal) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥231,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥188,650
(₨ 173,153)
in Pokhara.
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