Cost of living in Nepal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nepal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 443 (₨276) | ₨374 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 537 (₨335) | ₨336 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 310 (₨193) | ₨165 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 87 (₨54) | ₨58 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 253 (₨158) | ₨92 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 76 (₨48) | ₨39 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 449 (₨280) | ₨241 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 221 (₨138) | ₨155 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 (₨33) | ₨31 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 292 (₨182) | ₨170 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,500 (₨935) | ₨779 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 239 (₨149) | ₨91 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 55 (₨35) | ₨37 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nepal | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 136,375 (₨85,045) | ₨40,384 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 40,000 (₨24,945) | ₨24,853 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 17,253 (₨10,759) | ₨5,760 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 60,082 (₨37,468) | ₨25,064 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,723 (₨19,783) | ₨15,060 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 6,142 (₨3,830) | ₨6,534 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,252 (₨781) | ₨659 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,561 (₨21,553) | ₨31,167 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 24,022 (₨14,980) | ₨12,189 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 628 (₨391) | ₨543 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (₨312) | ₨426 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 29% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Nepal | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,695 (₨2,304) | ₨2,468 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,905 (₨1,811) | ₨2,797 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,749 (₨2,962) | ₨4,303 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,240 (₨2,644) | ₨3,087 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nepal | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,204,190 (₨3,245,397) | ₨1,248,440 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 175 (₨109) | ₨104 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,663 (₨2,284) | ₨1,105 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Nepal | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 273 (₨170) | ₨144 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 150 (₨94) | ₨241 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,271 (₨793) | ₨878 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 285 (₨178) | ₨413 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 495 (₨308) | ₨226 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 447 (₨279) | ₨274 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 190 (₨119) | ₨170 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 85 (₨53) | ₨96 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 402 (₨251) | ₨309 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is about the same as in India | ||||
| Nepal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,500 (₨935) | ₨1,449 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 632 (₨394) | ₨607 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 3,000 (₨1,871) | ₨1,419 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,978 (₨2,481) | ₨1,942 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 3,467 (₨2,162) | ₨733 | + 195% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 384 (₨239) | ₨229 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 409 (₨255) | ₨181 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 50,000 (₨31,181) | ₨50,214 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.00 (₨1.87) | ₨1.43 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,782 (₨1,112) | ₨1,578 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 319 (₨199) | ₨265 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,174 prices entered by 1,318 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 31% more expensive than in India
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