Cost of living in Nepal compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 735 (Taka 544) | Taka 264 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 595 (Taka 440) | Taka 397 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 335 (Taka 248) | Taka 160 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 93 (Taka 69) | Taka 81 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 169 (Taka 125) | Taka 116 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 129 (Taka 96) | Taka 52 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 629 (Taka 466) | Taka 434 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 215 (Taka 159) | Taka 186 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 73 (Taka 54) | Taka 25 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 310 (Taka 230) | Taka 426 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,229 (Taka 909) | Taka 1,872 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 234 (Taka 173) | Taka 102 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 83 (Taka 61) | Taka 41 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 74,839 (Taka 55,361) | Taka 48,433 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 29,653 (Taka 21,936) | Taka 27,702 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 14,953 (Taka 11,061) | Taka 4,496 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 67,616 (Taka 50,018) | Taka 34,541 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 47,217 (Taka 34,928) | Taka 19,179 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 19,880 (Taka 14,706) | Taka 3,784 | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,421 (Taka 1,051) | Taka 1,257 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 62,318 (Taka 46,099) | Taka 35,775 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 25,467 (Taka 18,839) | Taka 12,836 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 778 (Taka 576) | Taka 341 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 2,998 (Taka 2,218) | Taka 1,289 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 4,951 (Taka 3,662) | Taka 1,687 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 5,053 (Taka 3,738) | Taka 1,618 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 10,371 (Taka 7,672) | Taka 4,829 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,147 (Taka 5,287) | Taka 3,696 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,623,890 (Taka 3,420,457) | Taka 1,708,220 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 144 (Taka 107) | Taka 94 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,660 (Taka 1,228) | Taka 2,184 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 213 (Taka 157) | Taka 189 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 876 (Taka 648) | Taka 588 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 5,491 (Taka 4,062) | Taka 914 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 327 (Taka 242) | Taka 560 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 424 (Taka 314) | Taka 256 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 435 (Taka 322) | Taka 340 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 244 (Taka 180) | Taka 87 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 185 (Taka 137) | Taka 102 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 397 (Taka 294) | Taka 231 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,225 (Taka 1,646) | Taka 1,040 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 1,090 (Taka 806) | Taka 878 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 4,044 (Taka 2,991) | Taka 2,200 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 1,127 (Taka 834) | Taka 1,227 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 385 (Taka 285) | Taka 362 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 477 (Taka 353) | Taka 540 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 94,417 (Taka 69,844) | Taka 35,756 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.34 (Taka 2.47) | Taka 1.70 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 5,582 (Taka 4,129) | Taka 1,903 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 546 (Taka 404) | Taka 270 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,010 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.740
BDT
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NPR
Cost of living in Nepal is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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