Cost of living in Nepal compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nepal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 443 (¥468) | ¥1,023 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 537 (¥567) | ¥714 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 310 (¥327) | ¥519 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 87 (¥92) | ¥198 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 253 (¥267) | ¥315 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 76 (¥81) | ¥629 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 449 (¥474) | ¥962 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 238 (¥252) | ¥902 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 (¥57) | ¥574 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 292 (¥308) | ¥285 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,500 (¥1,583) | ¥1,252 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 239 (¥253) | ¥179 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 55 (¥59) | ¥206 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nepal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 136,375 (¥143,955) | ¥306,878 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 40,000 (¥42,224) | ¥171,772 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 17,253 (¥18,212) | ¥28,417 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 60,082 (¥63,421) | ¥157,603 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,723 (¥33,486) | ¥82,713 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 6,142 (¥6,484) | ¥24,082 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,252 (¥1,321) | ¥4,709 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,561 (¥36,482) | ¥47,482 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 24,022 (¥25,357) | ¥32,093 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 628 (¥663) | ¥1,313 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (¥528) | ¥1,878 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nepal | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,695 (¥3,900) | ¥6,136 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,905 (¥3,066) | ¥5,199 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,749 (¥5,013) | ¥8,989 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,240 (¥4,475) | ¥13,588 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nepal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,204,190 (¥5,493,458) | ¥2,700,660 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 175 (¥185) | ¥165 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,663 (¥3,866) | ¥10,143 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nepal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 273 (¥288) | ¥2,497 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 150 (¥158) | ¥1,967 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,271 (¥1,341) | ¥5,380 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 285 (¥301) | ¥650 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 495 (¥522) | ¥938 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 447 (¥472) | ¥702 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 190 (¥201) | ¥216 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 85 (¥89) | ¥216 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 402 (¥425) | ¥4,060 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nepal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,500 (¥1,583) | ¥4,579 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 632 (¥668) | ¥3,600 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 3,000 (¥3,167) | ¥4,000 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,978 (¥4,199) | ¥5,999 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 3,467 (¥3,660) | ¥954 | + 284% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 384 (¥405) | ¥472 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 409 (¥432) | ¥583 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 50,000 (¥52,779) | ¥67,950 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.00 (¥3) | ¥52 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,782 (¥1,882) | ¥9,405 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 319 (¥336) | ¥592 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,023 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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