- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nepal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 2% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 356 (₨223) | ₨370 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 384 (₨240) | ₨266 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 242 (₨151) | ₨144 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 85 (₨53) | ₨50 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 202 (₨127) | ₨70 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 74 (₨47) | ₨50 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 467 (₨293) | ₨197 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 188 (₨118) | ₨134 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 53 (₨34) | ₨25 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 207 (₨130) | ₨117 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,145 (₨717) | ₨800 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 169 (₨106) | ₨79 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 68 (₨42) | ₨32 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 58,469 (₨36,641) | ₨31,443 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 38,646 (₨24,218) | ₨20,932 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 10,594 (₨6,639) | ₨4,406 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 47,630 (₨29,848) | ₨25,719 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 25,320 (₨15,867) | ₨14,684 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 5,713 (₨3,580) | ₨3,736 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,930 (₨1,209) | ₨897 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 59,593 (₨37,345) | ₨34,573 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 23,517 (₨14,737) | ₨10,910 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 473 (₨297) | ₨371 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 470 (₨294) | ₨563 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,618 (₨1,641) | ₨2,427 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,029 (₨2,525) | ₨2,704 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 5,259 (₨3,295) | ₨3,703 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,367 (₨2,737) | ₨2,924 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,389,520 (₨2,750,781) | ₨860,896 | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 103 (₨64) | ₨74 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,442 (₨904) | ₨1,327 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (₨106) | ₨128 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 627 (₨393) | ₨277 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,208 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 426 (₨267) | ₨224 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 339 (₨212) | ₨181 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 417 (₨262) | ₨221 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 174 (₨109) | ₨142 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 138 (₨87) | ₨70 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 591 (₨371) | ₨290 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,303 (₨817) | ₨1,163 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 677 (₨424) | ₨461 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 20,000 (₨12,533) | ₨1,842 | + 580% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,111 (₨1,950) | ₨1,953 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 843 (₨528) | ₨680 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 285 (₨179) | ₨188 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 393 (₨246) | ₨213 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 79,351 (₨49,727) | ₨39,122 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 63 (₨40) | ₨59 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,679 (₨1,679) | ₨1,875 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 192 (₨120) | ₨234 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,893 prices entered by 4,732 different people.
Cost of living in Nepal is 11% more expensive than in India
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