Cost of living in Nepal compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 377 (19元) | 56元 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 496 (25元) | 41元 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 348 (18元) | 14元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 93 (4.79元) | 17元 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 241 (12元) | 20元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 70 (3.60元) | 10元 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 394 (20元) | 57元 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 211 (11元) | 16元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 (2.76元) | 7元 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 270 (14元) | 6.00元 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,283 (66元) | 129元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 224 (11元) | 11元 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 54 (2.76元) | 13元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 64% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 54,257 (2,782元) | 13,117元 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 40,000 (2,051元) | 7,964元 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 11,492 (589元) | 401元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 60,082 (3,081元) | 8,919元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,723 (1,627元) | 4,611元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 6,142 (315元) | 242元 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,189 (61元) | 117元 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,561 (1,772元) | 1,521元 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 24,022 (1,232元) | 661元 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 628 (32元) | 56元 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (26元) | 54元 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,449 (177元) | 491元 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,905 (149元) | 261元 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,749 (244元) | 609元 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,240 (217元) | 662元 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is about the same as in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,500,000 (179,454元) | 150,872元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 175 (9元) | 9元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,116 (160元) | 197元 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 273 (14元) | 29元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 150 (8元) | 23元 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,271 (65元) | 371元 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 321 (16元) | 37元 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 495 (25元) | 23元 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 447 (23元) | 33元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 190 (10元) | 14元 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 85 (4.34元) | 13元 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 321 (16元) | 63元 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,500 (77元) | 267元 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 632 (32元) | 114元 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 3,000 (154元) | 1,234元 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,978 (204元) | 473元 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 3,467 (178元) | 81元 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 384 (20元) | 35元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 420 (22元) | 31元 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 50,000 (2,564元) | 3,289元 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.00 (0.15元) | 0.24元 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,813 (93元) | 449元 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 324 (17元) | 29元 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,320 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 43% cheaper than in China
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