- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nepal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 441 (1,389 ₦) | 2,460 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 496 (1,559 ₦) | 1,906 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 244 (768 ₦) | 1,007 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 88 (275 ₦) | 832 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 185 (582 ₦) | 593 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 71 (225 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 515 (1,620 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 183 (576 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 45 (142 ₦) | 845 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 245 (772 ₦) | 345 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,322 (4,160 ₦) | 2,404 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 185 (582 ₦) | 380 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 60 (189 ₦) | 369 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 55,542 (174,729 ₦) | 332,937 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 32,793 (103,163 ₦) | 203,059 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,574 (17,534 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 65,153 (204,963 ₦) | 216,517 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 33,302 (104,765 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 8,229 (25,888 ₦) | 17,516 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,335 (4,199 ₦) | 5,493 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 53,469 (168,207 ₦) | 117,048 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 24,390 (76,727 ₦) | 38,623 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 563 (1,771 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 459 (1,444 ₦) | 1,491 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,948 (9,273 ₦) | 6,183 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,278 (7,167 ₦) | 9,445 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 6,108 (19,216 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 8,850 (27,841 ₦) | 26,338 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,288,580 (10,345,485 ₦) | 6,199,200 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 108 (339 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,867 (5,874 ₦) | 11,380 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 126 (397 ₦) | 1,672 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 774 (2,434 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 3,540 (11,136 ₦) | 7,629 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 276 (869 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 389 (1,224 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 435 (1,368 ₦) | 1,483 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 158 (497 ₦) | 417 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 121 (380 ₦) | 439 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 517 (1,627 ₦) | 1,439 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,809 (5,691 ₦) | 5,811 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 802 (2,523 ₦) | 3,170 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 6,000 (18,874 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 2,744 (8,632 ₦) | 16,701 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 596 (1,876 ₦) | 2,468 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 219 (689 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 357 (1,124 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 116% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 79,957 (251,535 ₦) | 231,505 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 38 (118 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 326% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 3,270 (10,286 ₦) | 14,221 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 369 (1,162 ₦) | 453 ₦ | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.146
NGN
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NPR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,540 prices entered by 268 different people.
Cost of living in Nepal is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria
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