Cost of living in Nepal compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 615 (R$ 25) | R$ 39 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 490 (R$ 20) | R$ 38 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 374 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 115 (R$ 4.60) | R$ 5.61 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 230 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 91 (R$ 3.62) | R$ 8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 623 (R$ 25) | R$ 27 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 290 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 49 (R$ 1.95) | R$ 6 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 304 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 2,266 (R$ 90) | R$ 49 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 245 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 103 (R$ 4.12) | R$ 4.57 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 86,955 (R$ 3,471) | R$ 4,100 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 37,489 (R$ 1,496) | R$ 2,707 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,538 (R$ 221) | R$ 694 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 52,289 (R$ 2,087) | R$ 3,014 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 30,300 (R$ 1,209) | R$ 1,960 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,000 (R$ 120) | R$ 540 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,124 (R$ 45) | R$ 91 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 53,677 (R$ 2,142) | R$ 1,840 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 21,845 (R$ 872) | R$ 637 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 2,500 (R$ 100) | R$ 31 | + 217% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (R$ 20) | R$ 22 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,288 (R$ 131) | R$ 294 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,999 (R$ 359) | R$ 279 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,704 (R$ 347) | R$ 414 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,999 (R$ 319) | R$ 328 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,331,140 (R$ 212,774) | R$ 114,792 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 163 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,632 (R$ 65) | R$ 250 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (R$ 7) | R$ 22 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 1,500 (R$ 60) | R$ 51 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 297 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 513 (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 313 (R$ 12) | R$ 14 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 361 (R$ 14) | R$ 22 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 96 (R$ 3.85) | R$ 8 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 120 (R$ 4.79) | R$ 5.87 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 59 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nepal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,155 (R$ 86) | R$ 115 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 913 (R$ 36) | R$ 62 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,942 (R$ 157) | R$ 242 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 877 (R$ 35) | R$ 32 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 324 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 603 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 70,000 (R$ 2,794) | R$ 3,761 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 1.90 (R$ 0.08) | R$ 1.98 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,349 (R$ 94) | R$ 141 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 400 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,094 prices entered by 1,356 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 25% cheaper than in Brazil
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