Cost of living in Nepal compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 41% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nepal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 615 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 311 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 490 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 179 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 374 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 73 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 116 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 30 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 230 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 49 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 91 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 33 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 623 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 90 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 290 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 46 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 49 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 34 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 304 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 2,266 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 259 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 245 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 38 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 103 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 27 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 45% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nepal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 86,955 (Mex$ 12,329) | Mex$ 23,842 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 37,489 (Mex$ 5,315) | Mex$ 12,777 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,538 (Mex$ 785) | Mex$ 1,258 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 52,289 (Mex$ 7,414) | Mex$ 15,282 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 30,300 (Mex$ 4,296) | Mex$ 7,678 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,000 (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 798 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,124 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 423 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 53,677 (Mex$ 7,610) | Mex$ 5,969 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 21,845 (Mex$ 3,097) | Mex$ 2,283 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 2,500 (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 155 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 138 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Nepal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,288 (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 960 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,999 (Mex$ 1,276) | Mex$ 782 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,704 (Mex$ 1,234) | Mex$ 1,701 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,999 (Mex$ 1,134) | Mex$ 1,445 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nepal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,331,140 (Mex$ 755,871) | Mex$ 388,186 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 163 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,632 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 654 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nepal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 106 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 1,500 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 282 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 659 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 513 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 97 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 313 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 66 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 361 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 82 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 96 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 41 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 120 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 42 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 299 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nepal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,155 (Mex$ 306) | Mex$ 384 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 913 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 176 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,063 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,942 (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 852 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 877 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 180 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 324 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 99 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 603 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 60 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 70,000 (Mex$ 9,925) | Mex$ 10,939 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 1.90 (Mex$ 0.27) | Mex$ 3.11 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,349 (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 900 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 400 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 82 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,525 prices entered by 658 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Nepal is 31% cheaper than in Mexico
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