Cost of living in Nepal compared to Colombia
Currency:
Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Nepal is 43% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Nepal | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 228 (COL$6,676) | COL$35,926 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 531 (COL$15,558) | COL$26,648 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 229 (COL$6,689) | COL$10,705 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 90 (COL$2,626) | COL$4,545 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 177 (COL$5,191) | COL$9,776 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 84 (COL$2,471) | COL$4,171 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 455 (COL$13,314) | COL$12,479 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 264 (COL$7,737) | COL$9,405 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 50 (COL$1,457) | COL$3,552 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 194 (COL$5,674) | COL$4,084 | + 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 927 (COL$27,130) | COL$47,778 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 241 (COL$7,064) | COL$6,561 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 59 (COL$1,728) | COL$3,694 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Nepal is 49% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Nepal | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 45,306 (COL$1,326,209) | COL$3,431,470 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 30,940 (COL$905,678) | COL$1,816,540 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,538 (COL$162,097) | COL$334,934 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 25,000 (COL$731,802) | COL$1,939,220 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 15,000 (COL$439,081) | COL$1,047,990 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,000 (COL$87,816) | COL$234,976 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,124 (COL$32,908) | COL$74,151 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨ 40,000 (COL$1,170,882) | COL$1,386,040 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 15,000 (COL$439,081) | COL$444,453 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 2,500 (COL$73,180) | COL$21,857 | + 235% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (COL$14,636) | COL$14,400 | + 2% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Nepal is 23% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Nepal | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,288 (COL$96,259) | COL$205,158 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,999 (COL$263,419) | COL$139,363 | + 89% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,704 (COL$254,781) | COL$358,761 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,999 (COL$234,147) | COL$301,004 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Nepal is 17% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Nepal | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,331,140 (COL$156,053,463) | COL$73,975,400 | + 111% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 140 (COL$4,103) | COL$4,009 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,632 (COL$47,757) | COL$147,580 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Nepal is 27% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Nepal | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (COL$4,949) | COL$21,178 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 1,500 (COL$43,908) | COL$27,786 | + 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$120,452 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 134 (COL$3,921) | COL$24,902 | - 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 313 (COL$9,148) | COL$14,232 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 361 (COL$10,575) | COL$19,846 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 96 (COL$2,821) | COL$8,145 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 120 (COL$3,513) | COL$6,086 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 545 (COL$15,963) | COL$32,498 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Nepal is 16% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Nepal | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,500 (COL$73,180) | COL$51,543 | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 800 (COL$23,418) | COL$30,038 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$134,433 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,000 (COL$87,816) | COL$125,396 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 690 (COL$20,198) | COL$33,247 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 448 (COL$13,128) | COL$10,735 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 449 (COL$13,145) | COL$5,952 | + 121% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 70,000 (COL$2,049,044) | COL$2,545,900 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 1.90 (COL$56) | COL$203 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,626 (COL$47,596) | COL$112,857 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 332 (COL$9,731) | COL$9,009 | + 8% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,490 prices entered by 872 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 28% cheaper than in Colombia
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