Cost of living in Nepal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Nepal is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 443 (1,547 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 537 (1,875 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 310 (1,081 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 87 (304 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 79% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 253 (883 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 76 (267 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 449 (1,568 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 221 (773 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 (187 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 292 (1,018 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,500 (5,237 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 233 (813 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 55 (194 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 66% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Nepal is 55% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 136,375 (476,223 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 40,000 (139,681 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 17,253 (60,247 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 60,082 (209,806 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,723 (110,777 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 6,142 (21,449 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,252 (4,371 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,561 (120,687 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 24,022 (83,884 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 628 (2,192 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (1,746 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 16% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Nepal is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,695 (12,901 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,905 (10,143 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,749 (16,585 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,240 (14,805 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 50% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Nepal is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,204,190 (18,173,082 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 127% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 175 (613 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 139% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,663 (12,790 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Nepal is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 273 (954 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 149% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 150 (524 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,271 (4,438 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 285 (995 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 495 (1,727 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 107% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 447 (1,560 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 190 (665 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 85 (296 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 402 (1,406 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 17% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Nepal is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,500 (5,236 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 632 (2,208 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 3,000 (10,476 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,978 (13,892 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 3,467 (12,108 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 274% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 384 (1,341 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 409 (1,429 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 186% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 50,000 (174,600 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.00 (10 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,780 (6,216 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 319 (1,112 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 115% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria
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