Cost of living in Nepal compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nepal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 443 (Rp 49,781) | Rp 45,378 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 537 (Rp 60,332) | Rp 54,330 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 310 (Rp 34,794) | Rp 27,591 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 87 (Rp 9,784) | Rp 19,722 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 253 (Rp 28,420) | Rp 26,707 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 76 (Rp 8,595) | Rp 18,501 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 449 (Rp 50,441) | Rp 56,542 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 221 (Rp 24,858) | Rp 42,973 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 (Rp 6,025) | Rp 22,558 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 292 (Rp 32,762) | Rp 34,959 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,500 (Rp 168,501) | Rp 337,317 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 239 (Rp 26,906) | Rp 20,426 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 55 (Rp 6,231) | Rp 17,971 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nepal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 136,375 (Rp 15,322,600) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 40,000 (Rp 4,494,289) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 17,253 (Rp 1,938,462) | Rp 496,641 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 60,082 (Rp 6,750,551) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,723 (Rp 3,564,270) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 6,142 (Rp 690,122) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,252 (Rp 140,642) | Rp 400,530 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,561 (Rp 3,883,126) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 24,022 (Rp 2,699,002) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 628 (Rp 70,529) | Rp 43,866 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (Rp 56,178) | Rp 71,573 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nepal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,695 (Rp 415,105) | Rp 624,572 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,905 (Rp 326,341) | Rp 439,901 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,749 (Rp 533,612) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,240 (Rp 476,362) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nepal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,204,190 (Rp 584,723,906) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 175 (Rp 19,712) | Rp 11,904 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,663 (Rp 411,533) | Rp 150,291 | + 174% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Nepal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 273 (Rp 30,684) | Rp 36,367 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 150 (Rp 16,853) | Rp 60,467 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,271 (Rp 142,787) | Rp 313,421 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 285 (Rp 32,017) | Rp 130,123 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 495 (Rp 55,565) | Rp 19,595 | + 184% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 447 (Rp 50,193) | Rp 34,558 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 190 (Rp 21,392) | Rp 30,035 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 85 (Rp 9,516) | Rp 15,580 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 402 (Rp 45,223) | Rp 88,350 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 34% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nepal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,500 (Rp 168,482) | Rp 216,012 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 632 (Rp 71,052) | Rp 104,481 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 3,000 (Rp 337,069) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,978 (Rp 446,973) | Rp 383,761 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 3,467 (Rp 389,569) | Rp 162,937 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 384 (Rp 43,149) | Rp 36,298 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 409 (Rp 45,972) | Rp 40,791 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 50,000 (Rp 5,617,819) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.00 (Rp 337) | Rp 2,029 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,782 (Rp 200,273) | Rp 496,553 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 319 (Rp 35,789) | Rp 35,528 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 920 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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