Cost of living in Nepal compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 561 (R$ 25) | R$ 28 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 797 (R$ 35) | R$ 27 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 292 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 91 (R$ 4.04) | R$ 3.95 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 206 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 70 (R$ 3.12) | R$ 5.52 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 519 (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 256 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 51 (R$ 2.27) | R$ 4.61 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 230 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.00 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,419 (R$ 63) | R$ 39 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 202 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 62 (R$ 2.76) | R$ 3.47 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 38,825 (R$ 1,728) | R$ 3,037 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 20,872 (R$ 929) | R$ 1,840 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 4,485 (R$ 200) | R$ 504 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 35,803 (R$ 1,593) | R$ 2,155 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 23,848 (R$ 1,061) | R$ 1,317 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,024 (R$ 135) | R$ 369 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,168 (R$ 52) | R$ 80 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,555 (R$ 1,538) | R$ 1,697 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 17,887 (R$ 796) | R$ 479 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 879 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,105 (R$ 138) | R$ 200 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 3,892 (R$ 173) | R$ 187 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 7,340 (R$ 327) | R$ 329 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 5,399 (R$ 240) | R$ 248 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,656,880 (R$ 162,752) | R$ 89,913 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 105 (R$ 4.69) | R$ 4.66 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,426 (R$ 63) | R$ 222 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 307 (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 358 (R$ 16) | R$ 41 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 (R$ 58) | R$ 217 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 294 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 420 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 358 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 167 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.88 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 78 (R$ 3.47) | R$ 4.14 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 641 (R$ 29) | R$ 44 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,740 (R$ 77) | R$ 94 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 706 (R$ 31) | R$ 53 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 213 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 2,919 (R$ 130) | R$ 175 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 864 (R$ 38) | R$ 25 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 270 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 512 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 85,309 (R$ 3,797) | R$ 3,591 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,775 (R$ 79) | R$ 117 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 267 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,197 prices entered by 1,905 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 13% cheaper than in Brazil
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