Cost of living in Nepal compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 268 (R$ 11) | R$ 30 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 1,296 (R$ 53) | R$ 31 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 322 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 92 (R$ 3.77) | R$ 4.40 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 219 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 72 (R$ 2.93) | R$ 7 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 539 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 191 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 57 (R$ 2.33) | R$ 4.86 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 260 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.69 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,163 (R$ 47) | R$ 43 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 203 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 37 (R$ 1.50) | R$ 3.79 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 42,415 (R$ 1,729) | R$ 2,823 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 20,545 (R$ 837) | R$ 1,997 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,927 (R$ 242) | R$ 590 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 41,833 (R$ 1,705) | R$ 2,234 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 27,334 (R$ 1,114) | R$ 1,471 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,818 (R$ 156) | R$ 418 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 858 (R$ 35) | R$ 84 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 38,124 (R$ 1,554) | R$ 1,988 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 14,014 (R$ 571) | R$ 588 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,335 (R$ 54) | R$ 26 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (R$ 20) | R$ 19 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,492 (R$ 142) | R$ 241 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,209 (R$ 172) | R$ 218 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,825 (R$ 197) | R$ 347 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 6,825 (R$ 278) | R$ 263 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,642,260 (R$ 148,463) | R$ 98,744 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 131 (R$ 5.36) | R$ 7 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,200 (R$ 49) | R$ 223 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 49% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 200 (R$ 8) | R$ 17 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 239 (R$ 10) | R$ 50 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 (R$ 53) | R$ 244 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 906 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 235 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 341 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 101 (R$ 4.13) | R$ 6 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 75 (R$ 3.05) | R$ 4.63 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 301 (R$ 12) | R$ 47 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,317 (R$ 54) | R$ 93 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 717 (R$ 29) | R$ 54 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,422 (R$ 139) | R$ 190 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 599 (R$ 24) | R$ 28 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 182 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 258 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 83,540 (R$ 3,405) | R$ 3,925 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.67 (R$ 0.15) | R$ 1.29 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,679 (R$ 68) | R$ 123 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 280 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,396 prices entered by 2,081 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Nepal is 32% cheaper than in Brazil
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