Cost of living in Nepal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 561 (1,845 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 797 (2,619 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 292 (959 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 88 (289 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 201 (660 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 79 (259 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 519 (1,707 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 196 (643 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 52 (172 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 223 (732 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,419 (4,666 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 202 (664 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 62 (204 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 46% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 41,418 (136,185 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 20,872 (68,628 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 4,485 (14,745 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 35,574 (116,970 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 23,848 (78,414 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,024 (9,944 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,020 (3,354 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,555 (113,621 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 17,887 (58,814 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 879 (2,890 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,105 (10,209 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 3,892 (12,797 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 7,075 (23,263 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 5,399 (17,752 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,928,530 (12,917,349 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 104 (343 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,426 (4,688 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 307 (1,008 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 358 (1,179 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 (4,275 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 294 (968 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 420 (1,382 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 358 (1,176 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 167 (550 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 116 (381 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 641 (2,106 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,740 (5,721 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 743 (2,445 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 2,919 (9,598 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 864 (2,840 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 270 (886 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 512 (1,683 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 85,309 (280,503 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 6 (21 ₦) | 33 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,087 (6,864 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 279 (919 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,176 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria
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