Cost of living in Nepal compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 607 (34元) | 50元 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 819 (45元) | 36元 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 292 (16元) | 15元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 92 (5.09元) | 14元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 198 (11元) | 13元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 73 (4.06元) | 8元 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 529 (29元) | 56元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 197 (11元) | 12元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 (2.98元) | 6元 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 230 (13元) | 6元 | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,469 (81元) | 91元 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 206 (11元) | 9元 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 59 (3.25元) | 10元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 42,475 (2,349元) | 7,221元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 22,814 (1,262元) | 4,585元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 4,645 (257元) | 451元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 34,303 (1,897元) | 6,526元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 26,305 (1,455元) | 3,490元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 8,443 (467元) | 300元 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,074 (59元) | 78元 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 46,702 (2,583元) | 1,937元 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 19,767 (1,093元) | 630元 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 671 (37元) | 46元 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 4,477 (248元) | 47元 | + 426% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 4,238 (234元) | 388元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,214 (233元) | 221元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,722 (482元) | 541元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 5,840 (323元) | 505元 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,769,540 (208,449元) | 142,791元 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 107 (5.94元) | 6元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,426 (79元) | 191元 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 307 (17元) | 29元 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 358 (20元) | 37元 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 (72元) | 372元 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 294 (16元) | 28元 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 420 (23元) | 38元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 358 (20元) | 35元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 167 (9元) | 9元 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 116 (6元) | 10元 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 641 (35元) | 69元 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,740 (96元) | 184元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 743 (41元) | 90元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 804元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 2,919 (161元) | 413元 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 864 (48元) | 70元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 270 (15元) | 33元 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 512 (28元) | 31元 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 83,727 (4,630元) | 3,170元 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 6 (0.35元) | 0.55元 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,742 (96元) | 395元 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 279 (15元) | 22元 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,181 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 27% cheaper than in China
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