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Cost of living in Nepal compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 740 (R$ 25) | R$ 28 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 666 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 286 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 105 (R$ 3.58) | R$ 3.34 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 213 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 107 (R$ 3.65) | R$ 4.91 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 591 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 198 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.73 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 59 (R$ 2.02) | R$ 3.27 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 302 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.60 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,237 (R$ 42) | R$ 39 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 203 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 80 (R$ 2.74) | R$ 3.20 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 75,805 (R$ 2,593) | R$ 3,057 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 44,554 (R$ 1,524) | R$ 1,898 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 9,258 (R$ 317) | R$ 694 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 72,356 (R$ 2,475) | R$ 2,128 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 42,547 (R$ 1,455) | R$ 1,291 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 3,448 (R$ 118) | R$ 406 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 3,752 (R$ 128) | R$ 80 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 56,801 (R$ 1,943) | R$ 1,732 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 22,949 (R$ 785) | R$ 424 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 636 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 1,239 (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 42% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,481 (R$ 119) | R$ 207 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,965 (R$ 101) | R$ 186 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 7,045 (R$ 241) | R$ 336 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 5,394 (R$ 184) | R$ 256 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,319,000 (R$ 147,718) | R$ 86,920 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 111 (R$ 3.80) | R$ 4.37 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 2,041 (R$ 70) | R$ 204 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 364 (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 671 (R$ 23) | R$ 50 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 3,625 (R$ 124) | R$ 232 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 360 (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 307 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 424 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 168 (R$ 5.76) | R$ 5.92 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 108 (R$ 3.71) | R$ 3.85 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 441 (R$ 15) | R$ 38 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,040 (R$ 70) | R$ 98 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 1,116 (R$ 38) | R$ 49 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 5,260 (R$ 180) | R$ 177 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 4,444 (R$ 152) | R$ 180 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 1,940 (R$ 66) | R$ 24 | + 177% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 775 (R$ 27) | R$ 9 | + 204% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 416 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 89,097 (R$ 3,047) | R$ 2,643 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 11 (R$ 0.36) | R$ 1.16 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 3,650 (R$ 125) | R$ 114 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 575 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 9% cheaper than in Brazil
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