Cost of living in United States compared to Nepal
Currency:
Food | + 261% | |||
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Food in United States is 261% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
United States | Nepal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (₨ 2,609) | ₨ 228 | + 1044% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₨ 1,438) | ₨ 531 | + 170% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (₨ 757) | ₨ 229 | + 231% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (₨ 141) | ₨ 90 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (₨ 603) | ₨ 177 | + 240% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (₨ 605) | ₨ 84 | + 616% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨ 967) | ₨ 455 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (₨ 589) | ₨ 264 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (₨ 294) | ₨ 50 | + 491% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (₨ 400) | ₨ 194 | + 107% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨ 2,102) | ₨ 927 | + 127% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (₨ 389) | ₨ 241 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (₨ 370) | ₨ 59 | + 526% | |
Housing | + 646% | |||
Housing in United States is 646% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
United States | Nepal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (₨ 399,207) | ₨ 45,306 | + 781% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (₨ 306,086) | ₨ 30,940 | + 889% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (₨ 29,530) | ₨ 5,538 | + 433% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (₨ 272,526) | ₨ 25,000 | + 990% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (₨ 207,610) | ₨ 15,000 | + 1284% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (₨ 19,714) | ₨ 3,000 | + 557% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (₨ 8,519) | ₨ 1,124 | + 658% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (₨ 38,927) | ₨ 40,000 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (₨ 19,291) | ₨ 15,000 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₨ 1,898) | ₨ 2,500 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (₨ 3,959) | ₨ 500 | + 692% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in United States is 7% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
United States | Nepal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (₨ 7,592) | ₨ 3,288 | + 131% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (₨ 6,939) | ₨ 8,999 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (₨ 12,918) | ₨ 8,704 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (₨ 17,390) | ₨ 7,999 | + 117% | |
Transportation | + 96% | |||
Transportation in United States is 96% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
United States | Nepal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (₨ 3,773,293) | ₨ 5,331,140 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (₨ 131) | ₨ 140 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (₨ 9,798) | ₨ 1,632 | + 501% | |
Personal Care | + 133% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 133% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
United States | Nepal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (₨ 1,265) | ₨ 169 | + 648% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (₨ 2,807) | ₨ 1,500 | + 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (₨ 18,504) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (₨ 1,235) | ₨ 134 | + 822% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (₨ 665) | ₨ 313 | + 113% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨ 869) | ₨ 361 | + 141% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (₨ 655) | ₨ 96 | + 580% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (₨ 313) | ₨ 120 | + 161% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (₨ 3,903) | ₨ 545 | + 616% | |
Entertainment | + 217% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 217% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
United States | Nepal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (₨ 7,602) | ₨ 2,500 | + 204% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨ 3,951) | ₨ 800 | + 394% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (₨ 27,432) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (₨ 13,149) | ₨ 3,000 | + 338% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (₨ 1,937) | ₨ 690 | + 181% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (₨ 740) | ₨ 448 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨ 964) | ₨ 449 | + 115% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (₨ 67,207) | ₨ 70,000 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (₨ 49) | ₨ 1.90 | + 2473% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (₨ 8,793) | ₨ 1,626 | + 441% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨ 1,354) | ₨ 332 | + 307% | |
TOTAL | + 222% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,690 prices entered by 2,447 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
132.635
NPR
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Cost of living in United States is 222% more expensive than in Nepal
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