Cost of living in Nepal compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 615 (33元) | 42元 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 490 (26元) | 37元 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 374 (20元) | 15元 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 116 (6元) | 14元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 230 (12元) | 16元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 91 (4.83元) | 11元 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 623 (33元) | 50元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 290 (15元) | 16元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 49 (2.61元) | 7元 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 304 (16元) | 7元 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 2,266 (121元) | 89元 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 245 (13元) | 9元 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 103 (5.51元) | 13元 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 86,955 (4,640元) | 12,713元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 37,489 (2,000元) | 5,917元 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,538 (295元) | 450元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 52,289 (2,790元) | 6,875元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 30,300 (1,617元) | 3,656元 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,000 (160元) | 296元 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,124 (60元) | 100元 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 53,677 (2,864元) | 1,460元 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 21,845 (1,166元) | 553元 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 2,500 (133元) | 43元 | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (27元) | 55元 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is about the same as in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,288 (175元) | 418元 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,999 (480元) | 296元 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,704 (464元) | 553元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,999 (427元) | 705元 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,331,140 (284,474元) | 148,726元 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 163 (9元) | 8元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,632 (87元) | 228元 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (9元) | 51元 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 1,500 (80元) | 84元 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 114元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 513 (27元) | 67元 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 313 (17元) | 57元 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 361 (19元) | 25元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 96 (5.14元) | 7元 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 120 (6元) | 13元 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 85元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,155 (115元) | 178元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 913 (49元) | 109元 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,942 (210元) | 320元 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 877 (47元) | 81元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 324 (17元) | 28元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 603 (32元) | 19元 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 70,000 (3,735元) | 3,924元 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 1.90 (0.10元) | 0.34元 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,349 (125元) | 414元 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 400 (21元) | 25元 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 855 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 25% cheaper than in China
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