Cost of living in Nepal compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 49% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nepal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 443 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 267 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 537 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 147 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 310 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 68 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 87 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 26 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 253 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 45 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 76 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 26 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 449 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 86 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 221 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 48 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 32 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 292 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 28 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,500 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 258 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 236 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 34 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 55 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 24 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nepal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 136,375 (Mex$ 18,185) | Mex$ 19,938 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 40,000 (Mex$ 5,334) | Mex$ 10,383 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 17,253 (Mex$ 2,301) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 60,082 (Mex$ 8,012) | Mex$ 12,588 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,723 (Mex$ 4,230) | Mex$ 6,783 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 6,142 (Mex$ 819) | Mex$ 721 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,252 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 399 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,561 (Mex$ 4,609) | Mex$ 6,607 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 24,022 (Mex$ 3,203) | Mex$ 2,555 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 628 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 115 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 126 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 50% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nepal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,695 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 967 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,905 (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 718 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,749 (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 1,709 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,240 (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 1,262 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Nepal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,204,190 (Mex$ 693,964) | Mex$ 384,066 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 175 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,663 (Mex$ 488) | Mex$ 559 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nepal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 273 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 91 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 150 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 205 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,271 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 592 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 285 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 74 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 495 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 60 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 447 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 69 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 190 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 39 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 85 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 35 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 402 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 245 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nepal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,500 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 358 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 632 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 155 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 3,000 (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 723 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,978 (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 766 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 3,467 (Mex$ 462) | Mex$ 163 | + 184% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 384 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 79 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 409 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 45 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 50,000 (Mex$ 6,667) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.00 (Mex$ 0.40) | Mex$ 2.26 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,782 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 888 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 319 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 78 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,037 prices entered by 1,024 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 25% cheaper than in Mexico
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