- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- Birgunj
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Birgunj, Nepal compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Birgunj (Nepal) is 49% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 500 (€3.84) | €15 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 200 (€1.54) | €7 | - 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 161 (€1.24) | €3.83 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 200 (€1.54) | €1.22 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | - | €1.95 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 80 (€0.61) | €2.09 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.33 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 180 (€1.38) | €2.29 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.75 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.70 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.50 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 190 (€1.46) | €2.50 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 120 (€0.92) | €0.87 | + 6% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Birgunj (Nepal) is 30% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 30,000 (€231) | €1,291 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €1,113 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €225 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,700 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €1,070 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €70 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €31 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨ 15,000 (€115) | €450 | - 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €85 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €10 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €15 | - | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Birgunj (Nepal) is 17% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €85 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €37 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 1,000 (€8) | €119 | - 94% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €104 | - | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Birgunj (Nepal) is 11% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,992 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 140 (€1.08) | €1.68 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €151 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Birgunj (Nepal) is in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.00 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.23 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.23 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €1.90 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €0.90 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.75 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €25 | - | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Birgunj (Nepal) is 32% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €41 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 311 (€2.39) | €21 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €49 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 1,600 (€12) | €90 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.00 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.71 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €579 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 3,000 (€23) | €20 | + 14% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €7 | - | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Birgunj (Nepal) is 30% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,000
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,792
(₨ 363,190)
in Birgunj.
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