Cost of living in Nepal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 377 (₨792) | ₨723 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 496 (₨1,042) | ₨814 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 348 (₨732) | ₨286 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 93 (₨196) | ₨152 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 241 (₨506) | ₨247 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 70 (₨148) | ₨135 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 394 (₨828) | ₨942 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 211 (₨444) | ₨239 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 (₨113) | ₨81 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 270 (₨567) | ₨537 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,283 (₨2,698) | ₨2,196 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 224 (₨471) | ₨196 | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 54 (₨113) | ₨91 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 54,257 (₨114,067) | ₨108,114 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 40,000 (₨84,094) | ₨59,217 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 11,492 (₨24,161) | ₨29,806 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 60,082 (₨126,312) | ₨75,150 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,723 (₨66,692) | ₨49,593 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 6,142 (₨12,913) | ₨25,724 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,189 (₨2,499) | ₨2,326 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,561 (₨72,659) | ₨56,359 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 24,022 (₨50,502) | ₨26,964 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 628 (₨1,320) | ₨1,379 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (₨1,051) | ₨1,763 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,449 (₨7,252) | ₨3,311 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,905 (₨6,106) | ₨5,017 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,749 (₨9,985) | ₨9,965 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,240 (₨8,913) | ₨15,708 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,500,000 (₨7,358,203) | ₨3,245,060 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 175 (₨369) | ₨231 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,116 (₨6,550) | ₨5,123 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 273 (₨574) | ₨749 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 150 (₨315) | ₨1,242 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,271 (₨2,672) | ₨2,032 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 321 (₨675) | ₨673 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 495 (₨1,040) | ₨743 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 447 (₨939) | ₨796 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 190 (₨400) | ₨400 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 85 (₨178) | ₨260 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 321 (₨675) | ₨1,148 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,500 (₨3,153) | ₨9,721 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 632 (₨1,329) | ₨1,757 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 3,000 (₨6,307) | ₨2,863 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,978 (₨8,363) | ₨10,233 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 3,467 (₨7,289) | ₨3,759 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 384 (₨807) | ₨638 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 420 (₨884) | ₨510 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 50,000 (₨105,117) | ₨79,985 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.00 (₨6) | ₨3.23 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,813 (₨3,812) | ₨4,354 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 324 (₨682) | ₨288 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,723 prices entered by 426 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan
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