Cost of living in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 72% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States)
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| Food | - 73% | |||
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| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 73% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 468 ($3.54) | $20 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 532 ($4.02) | $12 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 330 ($2.49) | $8 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 93 ($0.70) | $1.89 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 244 ($1.84) | $9 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 72 ($0.54) | $7 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 549 ($4.15) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 218 ($1.65) | $6 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 ($0.41) | $4.36 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 284 ($2.14) | $3.22 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,533 ($12) | $17 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 238 ($1.80) | $3.36 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 61 ($0.46) | $4.88 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 84% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 72,598 ($549) | $3,745 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 23,218 ($175) | $2,809 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 8,499 ($64) | $397 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 48,017 ($363) | $1,918 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,483 ($238) | $1,613 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 4,230 ($32) | $224 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,095 ($8) | $53 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 36,416 ($275) | $280 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 18,868 ($143) | $128 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,009 ($8) | $13 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 460 ($3.47) | $26 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 49% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,278 ($25) | $47 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,060 ($31) | $55 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 6,494 ($49) | $99 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 5,181 ($39) | $141 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 59% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,336,910 ($32,769) | $26,483 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 138 ($1.04) | $1.34 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,378 ($10) | $77 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨ 828 ($6) | $22 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 78% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 218 ($1.65) | $9 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 407 ($3.08) | $20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 2,141 ($16) | $132 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 358 ($2.71) | $8 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 272 ($2.05) | $5.04 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 321 ($2.43) | $6 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 141 ($1.07) | $4.73 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 78 ($0.59) | $1.92 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 476 ($3.59) | $27 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,832 ($14) | $59 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 746 ($5.63) | $31 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 2,336 ($18) | $166 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,179 ($24) | $85 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 1,083 ($8) | $11 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 207 ($1.56) | $5.79 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 495 ($3.74) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 87,461 ($661) | $415 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.51 ($0.03) | $0.30 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,001 ($15) | $60 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 311 ($2.35) | $12 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 72% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 690 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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