- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nepal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 462 (1,476 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 531 (1,697 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 241 (770 ₦) | 988 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 88 (281 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 184 (588 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 73 (232 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 538 (1,719 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 178 (567 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 45 (143 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 259 (829 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,339 (4,278 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 185 (592 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 61 (194 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 62,026 (198,132 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 30,786 (98,340 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 6,263 (20,006 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 60,918 (194,591 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 32,906 (105,113 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 5,824 (18,603 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,331 (4,251 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 54,772 (174,959 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 18,104 (57,829 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 500 (1,597 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 459 (1,466 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,906 (9,283 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,056 (6,568 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 6,303 (20,132 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 3,771 (12,045 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,727,360 (11,906,385 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 110 (351 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 2,160 (6,900 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 207 (661 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 657 (2,099 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 3,540 (11,307 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 315 (1,005 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 365 (1,166 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 407 (1,301 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 179 (573 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 100 (320 ₦) | 487 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 518 (1,653 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 3% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,839 (5,873 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 819 (2,617 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 8,598 (27,464 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,509 (11,208 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 573 (1,831 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 240 (768 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 378 (1,208 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 115% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 77,370 (247,146 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 16 (51 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 3,337 (10,660 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 369 (1,180 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.194
NGN
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NPR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,479 prices entered by 268 different people.
Cost of living in Nepal is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria
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