- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- India
- Comparison
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 | ₨ 646 (₨405) | ₨392 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 604 (₨379) | ₨261 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 246 (₨154) | ₨143 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 89 (₨56) | ₨51 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 191 (₨120) | ₨71 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 68 (₨42) | ₨38 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 573 (₨360) | ₨200 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 170 (₨106) | ₨139 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 44 (₨28) | ₨25 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 277 (₨174) | ₨122 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,294 (₨811) | ₨837 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 194 (₨122) | ₨82 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 72 (₨45) | ₨33 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 62,507 (₨39,188) | ₨30,707 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 31,485 (₨19,739) | ₨20,556 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,167 (₨3,240) | ₨4,517 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 65,068 (₨40,793) | ₨24,226 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 33,156 (₨20,787) | ₨14,758 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 5,824 (₨3,651) | ₨3,565 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,223 (₨767) | ₨801 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 50,999 (₨31,973) | ₨33,909 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 15,972 (₨10,014) | ₨10,470 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 508 (₨318) | ₨396 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (₨313) | ₨571 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 42% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,777 (₨1,741) | ₨2,436 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,068 (₨1,296) | ₨2,719 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 5,687 (₨3,565) | ₨3,775 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,071 (₨2,552) | ₨2,938 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,727,360 (₨2,336,820) | ₨882,002 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 110 (₨69) | ₨78 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 2,160 (₨1,354) | ₨1,376 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 207 (₨130) | ₨127 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 657 (₨412) | ₨273 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 3,109 (₨1,949) | ₨1,317 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 315 (₨197) | ₨252 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 365 (₨229) | ₨177 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 407 (₨255) | ₨227 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 179 (₨112) | ₨132 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 100 (₨63) | ₨71 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 518 (₨324) | ₨273 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 20% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,839 (₨1,153) | ₨1,199 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 819 (₨514) | ₨473 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 2,205 (₨1,382) | ₨1,899 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,509 (₨2,200) | ₨1,969 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 573 (₨359) | ₨596 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 240 (₨151) | ₨226 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 378 (₨237) | ₨206 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 77,370 (₨48,506) | ₨38,004 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 60 (₨37) | ₨64 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 3,216 (₨2,016) | ₨1,867 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 329 (₨206) | ₨256 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 7% more expensive than in India
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