Cost of living in Nepal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 615 (6,816 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 490 (5,432 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 374 (4,140 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 115 (1,270 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 230 (2,550 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 91 (1,004 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 623 (6,909 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 290 (3,218 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 49 (541 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 304 (3,366 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 2,266 (25,110 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 245 (2,714 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 103 (1,145 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 48% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 86,955 (963,570 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 37,489 (415,425 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,538 (61,363 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 52,289 (579,427 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 30,300 (335,758 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,000 (33,244 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,124 (12,457 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 53,677 (594,800 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 21,845 (242,069 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 2,500 (27,703 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 1163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (5,541 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 287% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 287% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,288 (36,440 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,999 (99,720 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 536% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,704 (96,450 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,999 (88,639 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,331,140 (59,075,427 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 1082% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 163 (1,808 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,632 (18,079 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (1,873 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 1,500 (16,622 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 840% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,619 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 513 (5,681 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 313 (3,463 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 361 (4,003 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 96 (1,068 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 120 (1,330 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,631 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,155 (23,885 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 913 (10,114 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,942 (43,684 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 877 (9,720 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 324 (3,592 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 603 (6,686 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 370% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 70,000 (775,684 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 1.90 (21 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,349 (26,032 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 428 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria
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