Cost of living in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 25% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 374 prices entered by 80 different people.
| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 50% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu (Nepal) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨ 604 (COL$18,211) | COL$9,927 | 83% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨ 819 (COL$24,704) | COL$15,019 | 64% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨ 296 (COL$8,934) | COL$6,862 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨ 92 (COL$2,779) | COL$2,608 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨ 198 (COL$5,967) | COL$4,448 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨ 77 (COL$2,317) | COL$2,871 | 19% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨ 594 (COL$17,927) | COL$8,489 | 111% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨ 216 (COL$6,521) | COL$3,784 | 72% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨ 57 (COL$1,730) | COL$1,396 | 24% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨ 232 (COL$6,989) | COL$2,705 | 158% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨ 1,411 (COL$42,573) | COL$32,400 | 31% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨ 207 (COL$6,257) | COL$3,482 | 80% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨ 58 (COL$1,751) | COL$2,055 | 15% |
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 16% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Kathmandu (Nepal) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨ 49,410 (COL$1,490,525) | COL$1,158,110 | 29% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨ 26,682 (COL$804,917) | COL$858,670 | 6% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨ 7,358 (COL$221,953) | COL$200,589 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨ 45,924 (COL$1,385,376) | COL$815,225 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨ 29,583 (COL$892,409) | COL$549,134 | 63% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨ 5,038 (COL$151,993) | COL$135,121 | 12% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨ 1,301 (COL$39,241) | COL$73,258 | 46% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨ 51,828 (COL$1,563,483) | COL$1,320,600 | 18% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨ 20,474 (COL$617,628) | COL$198,959 | 210% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨ 761 (COL$22,956) | COL$10,531 | 118% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨ 376 (COL$11,356) | COL$12,479 | 9% |
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 33% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Kathmandu (Nepal) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨ 4,054 (COL$122,294) | COL$142,852 | 14% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨ 5,286 (COL$159,473) | COL$107,393 | 48% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨ 10,408 (COL$313,959) | COL$193,879 | 62% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨ 6,978 (COL$210,491) | COL$181,437 | 16% |
| Transportation in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 18% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Kathmandu (Nepal) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨ 3,953,250 (COL$119,256,031) | COL$50,931,100 | 134% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨ 107 (COL$3,239) | COL$4,351 | 26% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨ 1,409 (COL$42,495) | COL$69,767 | 39% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨ 780 (COL$23,538) | COL$14,898 | 58% |
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 24% cheaper than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Kathmandu (Nepal) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨ 183 (COL$5,514) | COL$13,864 | 60% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨ 530 (COL$15,989) | COL$31,951 | 50% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨ 2,529 (COL$76,304) | COL$54,862 | 39% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨ 315 (COL$9,490) | COL$20,351 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨ 298 (COL$8,978) | COL$10,772 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨ 336 (COL$10,150) | COL$12,566 | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨ 145 (COL$4,374) | COL$5,836 | 25% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨ 106 (COL$3,211) | COL$3,872 | 17% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨ 430 (COL$12,958) | COL$11,321 | 14% |
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 41% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Kathmandu (Nepal) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨ 1,652 (COL$49,824) | COL$31,364 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨ 767 (COL$23,145) | COL$18,878 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨ 2,384 (COL$71,929) | COL$130,952 | 45% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨ 2,940 (COL$88,685) | COL$69,342 | 28% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨ 1,115 (COL$33,636) | COL$11,026 | 205% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨ 273 (COL$8,251) | COL$3,822 | 116% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨ 494 (COL$14,916) | COL$3,401 | 339% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨ 65,026 (COL$1,961,615) | COL$1,204,970 | 63% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨ 3.95 (COL$119) | COL$218 | 45% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨ 2,046 (COL$61,725) | COL$74,853 | 18% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨ 279 (COL$8,428) | COL$3,969 | 112% |
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For example, you would need at least COL$4,356,949 (₨ 144,430) in Kathmandu to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with COL$3,490,000 in Tunja.