Cost of living in Nepal compared to Germany
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Nepal is 66% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Nepal | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 228 (€1.59) | €14 | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 531 (€3.69) | €10 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 229 (€1.59) | €6.00 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 90 (€0.62) | €1.22 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 177 (€1.23) | €4.28 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 84 (€0.59) | €3.00 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 455 (€3.16) | €6 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 264 (€1.84) | €2.59 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 50 (€0.35) | €1.87 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 194 (€1.35) | €1.09 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 927 (€6) | €7 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 241 (€1.68) | €1.92 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 59 (€0.41) | €1.88 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Nepal is 81% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Nepal | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 45,306 (€315) | €2,001 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 30,940 (€215) | €1,574 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,538 (€38) | €227 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 25,000 (€174) | €1,239 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 15,000 (€104) | €904 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,000 (€21) | €163 | - 87% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,124 (€8) | €37 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨ 40,000 (€278) | €367 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 15,000 (€104) | €111 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 2,500 (€17) | €6 | + 182% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (€3.48) | €18 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Nepal is 7% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Nepal | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,288 (€23) | €86 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,999 (€63) | €38 | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,704 (€61) | €89 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,999 (€56) | €120 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Nepal is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Nepal | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,331,140 (€37,060) | €33,039 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 140 (€0.97) | €1.82 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,632 (€11) | €51 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Nepal is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Nepal | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (€1.18) | €9 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 1,500 (€10) | €16 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €72 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 134 (€0.93) | €3.99 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 313 (€2.17) | €2.99 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 361 (€2.51) | €3.20 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 96 (€0.67) | €1.98 | - 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 120 (€0.83) | €1.68 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 545 (€3.79) | €21 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Nepal is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Nepal | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,500 (€17) | €46 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 800 (€5.56) | €25 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €84 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,000 (€21) | €67 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 690 (€4.80) | €10 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 448 (€3.12) | €3.73 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 449 (€3.12) | €4.43 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 70,000 (€487) | €578 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 1.90 (€0.01) | €0.13 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,626 (€11) | €40 | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 332 (€2.31) | €8 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,647 prices entered by 475 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nepal is 61% cheaper than in Germany
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