- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nepal compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 458 (R$ 16) | R$ 29 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 511 (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 248 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 86 (R$ 2.99) | R$ 3.26 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 184 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 70 (R$ 2.41) | R$ 4.78 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 573 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 184 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.65 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 45 (R$ 1.55) | R$ 3.27 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 258 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.56 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,293 (R$ 45) | R$ 40 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 186 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 64 (R$ 2.22) | R$ 3.25 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 60,861 (R$ 2,105) | R$ 3,161 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 30,786 (R$ 1,065) | R$ 1,945 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 6,263 (R$ 217) | R$ 577 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 66,734 (R$ 2,308) | R$ 2,160 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 33,156 (R$ 1,147) | R$ 1,362 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 5,824 (R$ 201) | R$ 408 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,222 (R$ 42) | R$ 83 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 52,821 (R$ 1,827) | R$ 1,727 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 19,550 (R$ 676) | R$ 424 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 528 (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 56% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,777 (R$ 96) | R$ 207 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,068 (R$ 72) | R$ 181 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 5,687 (R$ 197) | R$ 332 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,071 (R$ 141) | R$ 256 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,727,360 (R$ 128,905) | R$ 87,110 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 110 (R$ 3.80) | R$ 4.33 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 2,160 (R$ 75) | R$ 203 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 207 (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 657 (R$ 23) | R$ 46 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 3,018 (R$ 104) | R$ 235 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 315 (R$ 11) | R$ 18 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 365 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 407 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 179 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 100 (R$ 3.46) | R$ 4.08 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 518 (R$ 18) | R$ 39 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,839 (R$ 64) | R$ 97 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 819 (R$ 28) | R$ 51 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 2,500 (R$ 86) | R$ 179 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,509 (R$ 121) | R$ 178 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 573 (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 240 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 378 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 77,370 (R$ 2,676) | R$ 2,720 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 16 (R$ 0.55) | R$ 1.15 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 3,337 (R$ 115) | R$ 116 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 369 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,463 prices entered by 2,609 different people.
Cost of living in Nepal is 25% cheaper than in Brazil
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