- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nepal compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 462 (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 531 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 238 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 88 (R$ 2.79) | R$ 3.23 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 184 (R$ 5.83) | R$ 7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 73 (R$ 2.29) | R$ 4.60 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 538 (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 178 (R$ 5.61) | R$ 5.57 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 45 (R$ 1.41) | R$ 3.27 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 262 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.58 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,339 (R$ 42) | R$ 40 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 185 (R$ 5.86) | R$ 6 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 61 (R$ 1.92) | R$ 3.21 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 58,392 (R$ 1,845) | R$ 3,116 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 30,786 (R$ 973) | R$ 1,937 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 6,263 (R$ 198) | R$ 623 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 60,918 (R$ 1,925) | R$ 2,111 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 32,906 (R$ 1,040) | R$ 1,330 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 5,824 (R$ 184) | R$ 406 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,349 (R$ 43) | R$ 85 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 54,772 (R$ 1,731) | R$ 1,741 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 18,104 (R$ 572) | R$ 430 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 500 (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 459 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 59% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,906 (R$ 92) | R$ 201 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,056 (R$ 65) | R$ 183 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 6,303 (R$ 199) | R$ 327 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,104 (R$ 130) | R$ 256 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,727,360 (R$ 117,804) | R$ 86,370 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 110 (R$ 3.47) | R$ 4.24 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 2,197 (R$ 69) | R$ 201 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 207 (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 657 (R$ 21) | R$ 45 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 3,540 (R$ 112) | R$ 234 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 315 (R$ 10) | R$ 18 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 365 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 407 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 179 (R$ 5.66) | R$ 6 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 100 (R$ 3.17) | R$ 4.03 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 518 (R$ 16) | R$ 38 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,839 (R$ 58) | R$ 96 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 790 (R$ 25) | R$ 50 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 6,000 (R$ 190) | R$ 174 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,509 (R$ 111) | R$ 174 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 573 (R$ 18) | R$ 24 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 242 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 378 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 77,370 (R$ 2,445) | R$ 2,742 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 16 (R$ 0.50) | R$ 1.13 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 3,337 (R$ 105) | R$ 121 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 369 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,080 prices entered by 2,803 different people.
Cost of living in Nepal is 31% cheaper than in Brazil
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