Cost of living in Nepal compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 554 (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 612 (R$ 28) | R$ 25 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 258 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 91 (R$ 4.09) | R$ 3.38 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 168 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 81 (R$ 3.65) | R$ 5.52 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 613 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 209 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 50 (R$ 2.27) | R$ 4.08 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 285 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.72 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,220 (R$ 55) | R$ 39 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 204 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 58 (R$ 2.63) | R$ 3.40 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 52,760 (R$ 2,379) | R$ 3,349 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 27,254 (R$ 1,229) | R$ 1,923 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,945 (R$ 268) | R$ 504 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 50,666 (R$ 2,285) | R$ 1,974 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 28,378 (R$ 1,280) | R$ 1,288 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 9,367 (R$ 422) | R$ 303 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,332 (R$ 60) | R$ 79 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 51,595 (R$ 2,327) | R$ 1,517 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 20,551 (R$ 927) | R$ 433 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 567 (R$ 26) | R$ 25 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 2,998 (R$ 135) | R$ 16 | + 720% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,774 (R$ 170) | R$ 212 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,631 (R$ 209) | R$ 175 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 9,506 (R$ 429) | R$ 303 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 6,147 (R$ 277) | R$ 239 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,070,090 (R$ 183,538) | R$ 87,851 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 110 (R$ 4.95) | R$ 4.33 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,548 (R$ 70) | R$ 209 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 303 (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 380 (R$ 17) | R$ 39 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 244 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 294 (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 280 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 305 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 141 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.36 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 72 (R$ 3.26) | R$ 3.69 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 629 (R$ 28) | R$ 40 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,971 (R$ 89) | R$ 100 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 693 (R$ 31) | R$ 52 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 2,000 (R$ 90) | R$ 235 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 2,939 (R$ 133) | R$ 183 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 1,236 (R$ 56) | R$ 24 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 288 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 474 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 88,261 (R$ 3,980) | R$ 2,991 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.46 (R$ 0.16) | R$ 1.19 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,738 (R$ 123) | R$ 116 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 283 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,810 prices entered by 1,185 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is about the same as in Brazil
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