Cost of living in Nepal compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 520 (28元) | 45元 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 725 (38元) | 36元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 219 (12元) | 16元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 84 (4.45元) | 15元 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 227 (12元) | 16元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 86 (4.58元) | 9元 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 584 (31元) | 49元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 260 (14元) | 13元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 58 (3.07元) | 5.68元 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 237 (13元) | 6元 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,163 (62元) | 113元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 209 (11元) | 8元 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 59 (3.14元) | 13元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 68% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 42,415 (2,249元) | 13,210元 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 20,545 (1,090元) | 7,580元 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,927 (314元) | 330元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 41,833 (2,219元) | 6,692元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 27,334 (1,450元) | 4,369元 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,818 (202元) | 431元 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,172 (62元) | 101元 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 38,124 (2,022元) | 1,837元 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 14,014 (743元) | 521元 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,335 (71元) | 29元 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (27元) | 47元 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,492 (185元) | 527元 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,209 (223元) | 262元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 6,187 (328元) | 655元 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 6,825 (362元) | 794元 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,642,260 (193,164元) | 142,424元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 108 (5.75元) | 7元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,502 (80元) | 182元 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 65% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 200 (11元) | 29元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 239 (13元) | 34元 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 (69元) | 639元 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 906 (48元) | 21元 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 235 (12元) | 26元 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 341 (18元) | 29元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 101 (5.38元) | 11元 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 75 (3.97元) | 10元 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 301 (16元) | 94元 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nepal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,317 (70元) | 266元 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 717 (38元) | 105元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 759元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,422 (181元) | 377元 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 599 (32元) | 72元 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 182 (10元) | 31元 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 258 (14元) | 22元 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 83,540 (4,431元) | 3,037元 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.67 (0.19元) | 0.24元 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,931 (102元) | 418元 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 270 (14元) | 30元 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,624 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 47% cheaper than in China
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