Cost of living in Nepal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 561 (₨353) | ₨369 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 797 (₨501) | ₨292 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 292 (₨183) | ₨142 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 88 (₨55) | ₨52 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 199 (₨125) | ₨73 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 79 (₨50) | ₨36 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 519 (₨326) | ₨227 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 196 (₨123) | ₨140 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 52 (₨33) | ₨31 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 223 (₨140) | ₨132 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,419 (₨893) | ₨772 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 202 (₨127) | ₨86 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 62 (₨39) | ₨36 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 41,418 (₨26,050) | ₨33,231 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 20,872 (₨13,128) | ₨19,879 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 4,485 (₨2,821) | ₨4,541 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 35,574 (₨22,375) | ₨19,026 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 23,848 (₨14,999) | ₨12,499 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,024 (₨1,902) | ₨3,334 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,020 (₨642) | ₨676 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,555 (₨21,734) | ₨29,555 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 17,887 (₨11,250) | ₨10,444 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 879 (₨553) | ₨411 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨211 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,105 (₨1,953) | ₨2,314 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 3,892 (₨2,448) | ₨2,579 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 7,075 (₨4,450) | ₨3,601 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 5,399 (₨3,396) | ₨2,719 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,928,530 (₨2,470,906) | ₨918,724 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 104 (₨66) | ₨80 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,426 (₨897) | ₨1,164 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 307 (₨193) | ₨100 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 358 (₨225) | ₨212 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 (₨818) | ₨624 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 294 (₨185) | ₨316 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 420 (₨264) | ₨161 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 358 (₨225) | ₨254 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 167 (₨105) | ₨140 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 116 (₨73) | ₨68 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 641 (₨403) | ₨239 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,740 (₨1,094) | ₨1,195 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 743 (₨468) | ₨471 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,633 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 2,919 (₨1,836) | ₨1,629 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 864 (₨543) | ₨568 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 270 (₨170) | ₨193 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 512 (₨322) | ₨190 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 85,309 (₨53,656) | ₨36,202 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 6 (₨4.02) | ₨5.27 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,087 (₨1,313) | ₨1,577 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 259 (₨163) | ₨271 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,514 prices entered by 2,173 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 13% more expensive than in India
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