Cost of living in Nepal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nepal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 268 (₨168) | ₨330 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 1,296 (₨810) | ₨293 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 322 (₨201) | ₨163 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 92 (₨58) | ₨54 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 219 (₨137) | ₨82 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 72 (₨45) | ₨41 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 539 (₨337) | ₨216 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 191 (₨119) | ₨152 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 57 (₨36) | ₨29 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 260 (₨163) | ₨149 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,163 (₨727) | ₨767 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 203 (₨127) | ₨87 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 37 (₨23) | ₨35 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Nepal | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 42,415 (₨26,529) | ₨31,400 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 20,545 (₨12,850) | ₨20,122 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,927 (₨3,707) | ₨4,477 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 41,833 (₨26,165) | ₨22,933 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 27,334 (₨17,096) | ₨14,192 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,818 (₨2,388) | ₨3,664 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 858 (₨537) | ₨511 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 38,124 (₨23,845) | ₨29,219 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 14,014 (₨8,765) | ₨12,383 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,335 (₨835) | ₨416 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (₨313) | ₨320 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is about the same as in India | ||||
| Nepal | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,492 (₨2,184) | ₨2,328 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,209 (₨2,633) | ₨2,564 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,825 (₨3,018) | ₨3,571 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 6,825 (₨4,269) | ₨3,002 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nepal | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,642,260 (₨2,278,068) | ₨980,422 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 131 (₨82) | ₨108 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,200 (₨751) | ₨1,414 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 31% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Nepal | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 200 (₨125) | ₨140 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 239 (₨149) | ₨303 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 (₨813) | ₨1,443 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 906 (₨567) | ₨402 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 235 (₨147) | ₨190 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 341 (₨213) | ₨248 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 101 (₨63) | ₨152 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 75 (₨47) | ₨72 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 301 (₨188) | ₨373 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Nepal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,317 (₨824) | ₨1,357 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 717 (₨448) | ₨595 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,516 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,422 (₨2,140) | ₨2,086 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 599 (₨375) | ₨594 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 182 (₨114) | ₨229 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 258 (₨162) | ₨175 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 83,540 (₨52,251) | ₨46,652 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.67 (₨2.30) | ₨1.29 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,679 (₨1,050) | ₨1,530 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 280 (₨175) | ₨244 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,690 prices entered by 1,034 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is about the same as in India
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