- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nepal compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 462 (Taka 338) | Taka 328 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 531 (Taka 389) | Taka 415 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 241 (Taka 176) | Taka 169 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 88 (Taka 64) | Taka 74 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 184 (Taka 135) | Taka 97 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 73 (Taka 53) | Taka 63 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 538 (Taka 394) | Taka 359 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 178 (Taka 130) | Taka 146 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 45 (Taka 33) | Taka 24 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 259 (Taka 190) | Taka 304 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,339 (Taka 980) | Taka 2,421 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 185 (Taka 136) | Taka 101 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 61 (Taka 45) | Taka 44 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 62,026 (Taka 45,379) | Taka 40,945 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 30,786 (Taka 22,523) | Taka 32,498 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 6,263 (Taka 4,582) | Taka 3,873 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 60,918 (Taka 44,568) | Taka 42,062 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 32,906 (Taka 24,075) | Taka 24,788 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 5,824 (Taka 4,261) | Taka 3,366 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,331 (Taka 974) | Taka 2,008 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 54,772 (Taka 40,072) | Taka 43,783 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 18,104 (Taka 13,245) | Taka 14,583 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 500 (Taka 366) | Taka 292 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 459 (Taka 336) | Taka 606 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,906 (Taka 2,126) | Taka 2,177 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,056 (Taka 1,504) | Taka 2,485 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 6,303 (Taka 4,611) | Taka 4,501 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 3,771 (Taka 2,759) | Taka 3,784 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,727,360 (Taka 2,726,967) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 110 (Taka 80) | Taka 92 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 2,160 (Taka 1,580) | Taka 2,504 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 207 (Taka 151) | Taka 297 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 657 (Taka 481) | Taka 476 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 3,540 (Taka 2,590) | Taka 1,238 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 315 (Taka 230) | Taka 370 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 365 (Taka 267) | Taka 304 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 407 (Taka 298) | Taka 344 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 179 (Taka 131) | Taka 90 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 100 (Taka 73) | Taka 110 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 518 (Taka 379) | Taka 326 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,839 (Taka 1,345) | Taka 1,455 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 819 (Taka 599) | Taka 756 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 8,598 (Taka 6,290) | Taka 2,663 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,509 (Taka 2,567) | Taka 4,971 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 573 (Taka 419) | Taka 1,315 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 240 (Taka 176) | Taka 516 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 378 (Taka 277) | Taka 564 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 77,370 (Taka 56,605) | Taka 35,756 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 16 (Taka 12) | Taka 21 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 3,337 (Taka 2,441) | Taka 2,557 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 369 (Taka 270) | Taka 228 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.732
BDT
/
NPR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,639 prices entered by 518 different people.
Cost of living in Nepal is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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