- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- China
- Butwal
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Butwal, Nepal compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Butwal (Nepal) is 14% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 200 (元12) | 元45 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 350 (元21) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 170 (元10) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 66 (元3.95) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 120 (元7) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 30 (元1.79) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 270 (元16) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 130 (元8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 30 (元1.79) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 250 (元15) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 440 (元26) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 150 (元9) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 40 (元2.39) | - | - | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Butwal (Nepal) is 3% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 13,624 (元814) | 元1,500 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 2,500 (元149) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 12,000 (元717) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 6,000 (元359) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 1,750 (元105) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 2,500 (元149) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨ 65,000 (元3,886) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 15,000 (元897) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 240 (元14) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Butwal (Nepal) is 42% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,000 (元120) | 元500 | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,200 (元132) | 元250 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 2,500 (元149) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 1,800 (元108) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Butwal (Nepal) is 47% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 2,500,000 (元149,443) | 元99,994 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 113 (元7) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,250 (元194) | 元83 | + 135% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Butwal (Nepal) is in Zibo (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 80 (元4.78) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 400 (元24) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 250 (元15) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 225 (元13) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 50 (元2.99) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 元30 | - | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Butwal (Nepal) is 31% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 500 (元30) | 元90 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 200 (元12) | 元70 | - 83% | |
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 | - | 元300 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 200 (元12) | 元45 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 120 (元7) | 元25 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 220 (元13) | 元10 | + 32% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 2.24 (元0.13) | 元0.30 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,000 (元60) | 元150 | - 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 70 (元4.18) | 元20 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on November 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Butwal (Nepal) is about the same as in Zibo (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元4,300
in Zibo
you would need to make just about 元4,204
(₨ 70,320)
in Butwal.
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