Cost of living in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 48% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 41% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 468 (79 Kč) | 214 Kč | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 532 (90 Kč) | 179 Kč | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 330 (56 Kč) | 99 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 105 (18 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 244 (41 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 72 (12 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 572 (97 Kč) | 132 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 218 (37 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 60 (10 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 284 (48 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,533 (258 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 240 (40 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 61 (10 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 67% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 72,598 (12,242 Kč) | 36,307 Kč | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 23,218 (3,915 Kč) | 28,050 Kč | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 8,499 (1,433 Kč) | 6,138 Kč | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 48,017 (8,097 Kč) | 23,238 Kč | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,483 (5,309 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 4,230 (713 Kč) | 4,153 Kč | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,095 (185 Kč) | 417 Kč | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 36,416 (6,141 Kč) | 7,274 Kč | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 18,868 (3,182 Kč) | 3,946 Kč | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,009 (170 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 460 (78 Kč) | 330 Kč | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 43% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,278 (553 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,060 (685 Kč) | 876 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 6,494 (1,095 Kč) | 2,035 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 5,181 (874 Kč) | 2,335 Kč | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 27% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,336,910 (731,314 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 138 (23 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,378 (232 Kč) | 550 Kč | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨ 828 (140 Kč) | 282 Kč | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 60% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 218 (37 Kč) | 159 Kč | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 407 (69 Kč) | 160 Kč | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 2,141 (361 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 358 (60 Kč) | 116 Kč | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 272 (46 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 321 (54 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 141 (24 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 78 (13 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 334 (56 Kč) | 508 Kč | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 47% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,832 (309 Kč) | 959 Kč | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 746 (126 Kč) | 419 Kč | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 2,336 (394 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,179 (536 Kč) | 986 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 1,083 (183 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 207 (35 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 495 (84 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 87,461 (14,748 Kč) | 13,719 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.51 (0.59 Kč) | 3.80 Kč | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,979 (334 Kč) | 1,192 Kč | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 311 (52 Kč) | 139 Kč | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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