Cost of living in Nepal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 735 (₨461) | ₨390 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 595 (₨373) | ₨280 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 335 (₨210) | ₨141 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 93 (₨58) | ₨53 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 169 (₨106) | ₨72 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 129 (₨81) | ₨37 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 629 (₨395) | ₨215 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 215 (₨135) | ₨141 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 73 (₨45) | ₨28 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 310 (₨195) | ₨127 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,229 (₨771) | ₨826 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 234 (₨146) | ₨84 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 83 (₨52) | ₨35 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 74,839 (₨46,934) | ₨31,319 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 29,653 (₨18,597) | ₨20,070 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 14,953 (₨9,377) | ₨4,179 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 67,616 (₨42,404) | ₨23,911 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 47,217 (₨29,612) | ₨13,849 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 19,880 (₨12,467) | ₨3,140 | + 297% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,421 (₨891) | ₨741 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 62,318 (₨39,082) | ₨30,622 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 25,467 (₨15,971) | ₨10,743 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 778 (₨488) | ₨375 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 2,998 (₨1,880) | ₨325 | + 478% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 4,951 (₨3,105) | ₨2,357 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 5,053 (₨3,169) | ₨2,587 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 10,371 (₨6,504) | ₨3,785 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,147 (₨4,482) | ₨2,802 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,623,890 (₨2,899,802) | ₨933,670 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 144 (₨90) | ₨76 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,660 (₨1,041) | ₨1,212 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 213 (₨133) | ₨108 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 876 (₨549) | ₨209 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 5,491 (₨3,443) | ₨987 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 327 (₨205) | ₨248 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 424 (₨266) | ₨172 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 435 (₨273) | ₨234 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 244 (₨153) | ₨151 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 185 (₨116) | ₨67 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 397 (₨249) | ₨243 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,225 (₨1,396) | ₨1,193 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 1,090 (₨684) | ₨468 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,731 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 4,044 (₨2,536) | ₨1,919 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 1,127 (₨707) | ₨686 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 385 (₨242) | ₨220 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 477 (₨299) | ₨226 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 94,417 (₨59,212) | ₨33,881 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.34 (₨2.09) | ₨3.76 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 5,582 (₨3,500) | ₨1,977 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 546 (₨343) | ₨245 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 19,417 prices entered by 2,362 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Nepal is 57% more expensive than in India
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