Cost of living in Nepal compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 443 (R$ 17) | R$ 36 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 537 (R$ 20) | R$ 34 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 310 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 87 (R$ 3.31) | R$ 5.82 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 253 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 76 (R$ 2.91) | R$ 8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 449 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 221 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 (R$ 2.04) | R$ 5.67 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 292 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,500 (R$ 57) | R$ 44 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 233 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 55 (R$ 2.11) | R$ 4.93 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 136,375 (R$ 5,180) | R$ 3,756 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 40,000 (R$ 1,519) | R$ 2,512 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 17,253 (R$ 655) | R$ 587 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 60,082 (R$ 2,282) | R$ 2,662 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,723 (R$ 1,205) | R$ 1,718 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 6,142 (R$ 233) | R$ 513 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,252 (R$ 48) | R$ 90 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,561 (R$ 1,313) | R$ 1,987 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 24,022 (R$ 913) | R$ 631 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 628 (R$ 24) | R$ 29 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 53% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,695 (R$ 140) | R$ 249 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,905 (R$ 110) | R$ 248 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,749 (R$ 180) | R$ 412 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,240 (R$ 161) | R$ 301 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,204,190 (R$ 197,691) | R$ 115,032 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 175 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.58 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,663 (R$ 139) | R$ 228 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 273 (R$ 10) | R$ 22 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 150 (R$ 5.70) | R$ 43 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,271 (R$ 48) | R$ 263 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 285 (R$ 11) | R$ 22 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 495 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 447 (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 190 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 85 (R$ 3.22) | R$ 5.31 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 402 (R$ 15) | R$ 55 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,500 (R$ 57) | R$ 112 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 632 (R$ 24) | R$ 66 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 3,000 (R$ 114) | R$ 215 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,978 (R$ 151) | R$ 199 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 3,467 (R$ 132) | R$ 29 | + 347% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 384 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 409 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 50,000 (R$ 1,899) | R$ 4,404 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.00 (R$ 0.11) | R$ 1.31 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,780 (R$ 68) | R$ 125 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 319 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,117 prices entered by 1,721 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Nepal is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
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