- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nepal compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 366 (R$ 12) | R$ 29 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 388 (R$ 13) | R$ 25 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 246 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 84 (R$ 2.70) | R$ 3.23 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 202 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 74 (R$ 2.38) | R$ 4.65 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 494 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 188 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.65 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 53 (R$ 1.70) | R$ 3.58 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 210 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.49 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,145 (R$ 37) | R$ 40 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 171 (R$ 5.52) | R$ 6 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 68 (R$ 2.18) | R$ 3.21 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 58,469 (R$ 1,888) | R$ 3,210 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 38,646 (R$ 1,248) | R$ 2,010 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 10,594 (R$ 342) | R$ 580 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 47,630 (R$ 1,538) | R$ 2,097 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 25,320 (R$ 818) | R$ 1,329 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 5,713 (R$ 184) | R$ 434 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,930 (R$ 62) | R$ 82 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 59,593 (R$ 1,924) | R$ 1,769 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 23,517 (R$ 759) | R$ 436 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 473 (R$ 15) | R$ 22 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 470 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,618 (R$ 85) | R$ 208 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,029 (R$ 130) | R$ 184 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 5,259 (R$ 170) | R$ 331 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,367 (R$ 141) | R$ 251 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,389,520 (R$ 141,744) | R$ 84,924 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 102 (R$ 3.30) | R$ 3.91 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,442 (R$ 47) | R$ 196 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (R$ 5.46) | R$ 18 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 627 (R$ 20) | R$ 42 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 228 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 426 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 339 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 417 (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 174 (R$ 5.63) | R$ 5.88 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 138 (R$ 4.46) | R$ 4.20 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 591 (R$ 19) | R$ 37 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,303 (R$ 42) | R$ 99 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 677 (R$ 22) | R$ 50 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 20,000 (R$ 646) | R$ 206 | + 214% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,111 (R$ 100) | R$ 178 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 843 (R$ 27) | R$ 24 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 285 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 393 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 79,351 (R$ 2,562) | R$ 2,881 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 63 (R$ 2.04) | R$ 1.29 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,679 (R$ 87) | R$ 135 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 192 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 23% cheaper than in Brazil
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