Cost of living in Nepal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Nepal is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 268 (896 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 1,296 (4,333 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 322 (1,077 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 92 (309 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 219 (732 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 72 (240 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 539 (1,803 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 191 (638 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 57 (191 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 260 (871 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 137% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,163 (3,889 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 203 (680 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 37 (123 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 77% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Nepal is 64% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 42,415 (141,853 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 20,545 (68,709 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,927 (19,822 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 41,833 (139,907 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 27,334 (91,414 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,818 (12,768 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 858 (2,870 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨ 38,124 (127,503 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 14,014 (46,868 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,335 (4,465 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 146% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (1,672 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Nepal is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,492 (11,678 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,209 (14,077 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,825 (16,136 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 6,825 (22,825 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 40% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Nepal is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,642,260 (12,181,153 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 131 (440 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 141% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,200 (4,013 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Nepal is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 200 (669 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 239 (799 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 (4,348 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 906 (3,030 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 134% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 235 (786 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 341 (1,139 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 101 (339 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 75 (250 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 301 (1,007 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Nepal is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Nepal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,317 (4,404 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 717 (2,398 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,422 (11,445 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 599 (2,003 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 106% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 182 (607 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 258 (864 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 83,540 (279,392 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.67 (12 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,679 (5,616 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 280 (935 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 87% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria
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