- Cost of Living
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- Butwal
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Cost of living in Butwal, Nepal compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Butwal (Nepal) is 54% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 200 (Dinar 1.341) | Dinar 4.667 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 350 (Dinar 2.346) | Dinar 4.500 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 170 (Dinar 1.140) | Dinar 3.250 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 66 (Dinar 0.442) | Dinar 1.000 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 120 (Dinar 0.804) | Dinar 1.100 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 30 (Dinar 0.201) | Dinar 0.600 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 270 (Dinar 1.810) | Dinar 4.000 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 130 (Dinar 0.872) | Dinar 1.100 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 30 (Dinar 0.201) | Dinar 1.500 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 250 (Dinar 1.676) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 440 (Dinar 2.950) | Dinar 10 | - 71% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 150 (Dinar 1.006) | Dinar 1.000 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 40 (Dinar 0.268) | Dinar 0.531 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Butwal (Nepal) is 31% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 13,624 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 400 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 225 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 2,500 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 12,000 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 350 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 6,000 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 250 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 1,750 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 2,500 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 12% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨ 65,000 (Dinar 436) | Dinar 250 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 15,000 (Dinar 101) | Dinar 95 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 240 (Dinar 1.609) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Butwal (Nepal) is 24% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,000 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 80 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,200 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 2,500 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 1,800 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Butwal (Nepal) is 5% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 2,500,000 (Dinar 16,760) | Dinar 8,000 | + 109% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 113 (Dinar 0.758) | Dinar 0.750 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,250 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 30 | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Butwal (Nepal) is 18% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 80 (Dinar 0.536) | Dinar 2.500 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 400 (Dinar 2.682) | Dinar 6 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 250 (Dinar 1.676) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 225 (Dinar 1.508) | Dinar 2.500 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 50 (Dinar 0.335) | Dinar 2.000 | - 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 3.000 | - | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Butwal (Nepal) is 3% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 500 (Dinar 3.352) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 200 (Dinar 1.341) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 200 (Dinar 1.341) | Dinar 2.000 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 120 (Dinar 0.804) | Dinar 1.000 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 220 (Dinar 1.475) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 2.24 (Dinar 0.015) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,000 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 70 (Dinar 0.469) | Dinar 2.100 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on November 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.00670
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Cost of living in Butwal (Nepal) is 21% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,024
(₨ 152,788)
in Butwal.
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