Cost of living in Nepal compared to Australia
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Nepal is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Nepal | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 228 (AU$2.62) | AU$23 | - 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 531 (AU$6) | AU$15 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 229 (AU$2.63) | AU$7 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 90 (AU$1.03) | AU$2.04 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 177 (AU$2.04) | AU$7 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 84 (AU$0.97) | AU$6 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 455 (AU$5.23) | AU$10 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 264 (AU$3.04) | AU$5.14 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 50 (AU$0.57) | AU$3.64 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 194 (AU$2.23) | AU$7 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 927 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 241 (AU$2.77) | AU$3.70 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 59 (AU$0.68) | AU$3.39 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Nepal is 85% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Nepal | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 45,306 (AU$520) | AU$4,709 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 30,940 (AU$355) | AU$3,141 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,538 (AU$64) | AU$218 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 25,000 (AU$287) | AU$2,788 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 15,000 (AU$172) | AU$2,151 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,000 (AU$34) | AU$174 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,124 (AU$13) | AU$76 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨ 40,000 (AU$460) | AU$793 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 15,000 (AU$172) | AU$288 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 2,500 (AU$29) | AU$18 | + 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (AU$5.74) | AU$48 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Nepal is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Nepal | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,288 (AU$38) | AU$129 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,999 (AU$103) | AU$95 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,704 (AU$100) | AU$179 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,999 (AU$92) | AU$209 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Nepal is 65% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Nepal | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,331,140 (AU$61,244) | AU$38,866 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 140 (AU$1.61) | AU$1.99 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,632 (AU$19) | AU$185 | - 90% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Nepal is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Nepal | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (AU$1.94) | AU$7 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 1,500 (AU$17) | AU$19 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$81 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 134 (AU$1.54) | AU$9 | - 83% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 313 (AU$3.59) | AU$5.56 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 361 (AU$4.15) | AU$9 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 96 (AU$1.11) | AU$4.36 | - 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 120 (AU$1.38) | AU$5.30 | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 545 (AU$6) | AU$36 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 73% | |||
Entertainment in Nepal is 73% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Nepal | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,500 (AU$29) | AU$66 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 800 (AU$9) | AU$46 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$262 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,000 (AU$34) | AU$127 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 690 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 448 (AU$5.15) | AU$5.10 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 449 (AU$5.16) | AU$11 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 70,000 (AU$804) | AU$1,070 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 1.90 (AU$0.02) | AU$0.95 | - 98% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,626 (AU$19) | AU$92 | - 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 332 (AU$3.82) | AU$44 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,972 prices entered by 448 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 71% cheaper than in Australia
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