Cost of living in Hetauda, Nepal vs Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Food | + 102% | |||
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Food in Hetauda (Nepal) is 102% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 1,576 (RD$ 783) | RD$ 558 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 1,317 (RD$ 655) | RD$ 302 | + 117% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 591 (RD$ 294) | RD$ 118 | + 150% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 252 (RD$ 125) | RD$ 60 | + 110% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 646 (RD$ 321) | RD$ 78 | + 313% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 377 (RD$ 187) | RD$ 63 | + 196% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 579 (RD$ 288) | RD$ 194 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 379 (RD$ 189) | RD$ 147 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 212 (RD$ 105) | RD$ 72 | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 450 (RD$ 223) | RD$ 103 | + 117% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,558 (RD$ 775) | RD$ 691 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 367 (RD$ 183) | RD$ 66 | + 176% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 196 (RD$ 97) | RD$ 34 | + 185% | |
Housing | + 445% | |||
Housing in Hetauda (Nepal) is 445% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 150,000 (RD$ 74,571) | RD$ 43,580 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 130,000 (RD$ 64,628) | RD$ 19,187 | + 237% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 50,000 (RD$ 24,857) | RD$ 4,775 | + 421% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 120,000 (RD$ 59,656) | RD$ 25,239 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 100,000 (RD$ 49,714) | RD$ 12,120 | + 310% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 50,000 (RD$ 24,857) | RD$ 2,368 | + 950% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 40,000 (RD$ 19,885) | RD$ 1,379 | + 1342% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨ 90,000 (RD$ 44,742) | RD$ 22,557 | + 98% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 60,000 (RD$ 29,828) | RD$ 6,315 | + 372% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,500 (RD$ 746) | RD$ 254 | + 194% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 2,500 (RD$ 1,243) | RD$ 185 | + 573% | |
Clothes | + 172% | |||
Clothes in Hetauda (Nepal) is 172% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 12,000 (RD$ 5,966) | RD$ 2,043 | + 192% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,000 (RD$ 3,977) | RD$ 1,373 | + 190% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 18,000 (RD$ 8,948) | RD$ 3,455 | + 159% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 15,000 (RD$ 7,457) | RD$ 4,078 | + 83% | |
Transportation | + 382% | |||
Transportation in Hetauda (Nepal) is 382% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 7,000,000 (RD$ 3,479,960) | RD$ 795,493 | + 337% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 500 (RD$ 249) | RD$ 55 | + 349% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 20,000 (RD$ 9,943) | RD$ 1,665 | + 497% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | RD$ 663 | - | |
Personal Care | + 204% | |||
Personal Care in Hetauda (Nepal) is 204% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 5,000 (RD$ 2,486) | RD$ 309 | + 705% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 2,800 (RD$ 1,392) | RD$ 357 | + 290% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 5,000 (RD$ 2,486) | RD$ 1,824 | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 3,000 (RD$ 1,491) | RD$ 386 | + 286% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 1,000 (RD$ 497) | RD$ 154 | + 223% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 700 (RD$ 348) | RD$ 219 | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 600 (RD$ 298) | RD$ 107 | + 180% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 500 (RD$ 249) | RD$ 139 | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 800 (RD$ 398) | RD$ 584 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | + 422% | |||
Entertainment in Hetauda (Nepal) is 422% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 5,000 (RD$ 2,486) | RD$ 701 | + 255% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 3,500 (RD$ 1,740) | RD$ 487 | + 257% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 15,000 (RD$ 7,457) | RD$ 2,993 | + 149% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 12,000 (RD$ 5,966) | RD$ 2,431 | + 145% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 10,000 (RD$ 4,971) | RD$ 391 | + 1171% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 900 (RD$ 447) | RD$ 179 | + 150% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 600 (RD$ 298) | RD$ 148 | + 101% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 120,000 (RD$ 59,656) | RD$ 39,384 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 300 (RD$ 149) | RD$ 8 | + 1714% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 20,000 (RD$ 9,943) | RD$ 1,775 | + 460% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 1,500 (RD$ 746) | RD$ 246 | + 203% | |
TOTAL | + 318% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hetauda (Nepal) is 318% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 498,012 (₨ 1,001,760) in Hetauda to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 119,000 in Santo Domingo.
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