Cost of living in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 69% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 50% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 439 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 45 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 470 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 34 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 375 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 117 (Dirham 3.15) | Dirham 7 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 238 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 12 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 84 (Dirham 2.27) | Dirham 6 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 539 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 290 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 49 (Dirham 1.32) | Dirham 4.48 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 268 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,860 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 59 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 243 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 61 (Dirham 1.63) | Dirham 5.13 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 85% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 62,636 (Dirham 1,691) | Dirham 14,724 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 30,443 (Dirham 822) | Dirham 9,417 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,919 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 829 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 47,589 (Dirham 1,285) | Dirham 8,201 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 28,161 (Dirham 760) | Dirham 5,341 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,706 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 622 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,223 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 336 | - 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 39,695 (Dirham 1,072) | Dirham 770 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 18,781 (Dirham 507) | Dirham 296 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,439 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 41 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 459 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 31 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 50% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,096 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 251 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,941 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 220 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 7,317 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 399 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 6,218 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 408 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 60% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,344,080 (Dirham 117,307) | Dirham 92,536 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 153 (Dirham 4.14) | Dirham 2.86 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,405 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 303 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨ 803 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 37 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 68% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 150 (Dirham 4.05) | Dirham 25 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 670 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 38 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 2,135 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 284 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 231 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 21 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 277 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 353 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 21 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 129 (Dirham 3.48) | Dirham 10 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 98 (Dirham 2.63) | Dirham 13 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 476 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 40 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 63% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,857 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 147 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 820 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 98 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 5,431 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 283 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,120 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 275 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 1,087 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 75 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 253 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 22 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 504 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 45 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 86,365 (Dirham 2,332) | Dirham 1,999 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.08 (Dirham 0.08) | Dirham 0.56 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,544 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 318 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 341 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 22 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 69% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 655 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2025.
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