Cost of living in Nepal compared to Malaysia
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Nepal is 31% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
Nepal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 228 (RM8) | RM17 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 531 (RM19) | RM19 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 229 (RM8) | RM9 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 90 (RM3.18) | RM8 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 177 (RM6) | RM9 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 84 (RM2.99) | RM6 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 455 (RM16) | RM27 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 264 (RM9) | RM11 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 50 (RM1.77) | RM4.72 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 194 (RM7) | RM11 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 927 (RM33) | RM68 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 241 (RM9) | RM5.59 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 59 (RM2.09) | RM3.60 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Nepal is 47% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
Nepal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 45,306 (RM1,607) | RM3,486 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 30,940 (RM1,097) | RM1,957 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,538 (RM196) | RM254 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 25,000 (RM887) | RM2,157 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 15,000 (RM532) | RM1,384 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,000 (RM106) | RM236 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,124 (RM40) | RM105 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨ 40,000 (RM1,419) | RM961 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 15,000 (RM532) | RM692 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 2,500 (RM89) | RM18 | + 392% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (RM18) | RM35 | - 49% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Nepal is 40% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Nepal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,288 (RM117) | RM231 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,999 (RM319) | RM154 | + 108% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,704 (RM309) | RM328 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,999 (RM284) | RM308 | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Nepal is 28% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Nepal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,331,140 (RM189,093) | RM151,470 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 140 (RM4.97) | RM2.04 | + 144% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,632 (RM58) | RM54 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Nepal is 6% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
Nepal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (RM6.00) | RM11 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 1,500 (RM53) | RM25 | + 111% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM85 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 134 (RM4.75) | RM40 | - 88% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 313 (RM11) | RM12 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 361 (RM13) | RM14 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 96 (RM3.42) | RM9 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 120 (RM4.26) | RM6 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 545 (RM19) | RM27 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Nepal is 33% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
Nepal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,500 (RM89) | RM90 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 800 (RM28) | RM40 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,000 (RM106) | RM122 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 690 (RM24) | RM30 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 448 (RM16) | RM14 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 449 (RM16) | RM18 | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 70,000 (RM2,483) | RM4,829 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 1.90 (RM0.07) | RM0.13 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,626 (RM58) | RM199 | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 332 (RM12) | RM18 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 744 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 15% cheaper than in Malaysia
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