- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nepal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 458 (₨565) | ₨559 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 511 (₨631) | ₨610 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 248 (₨305) | ₨219 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 86 (₨107) | ₨108 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 184 (₨227) | ₨121 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 70 (₨86) | ₨80 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 573 (₨707) | ₨439 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 184 (₨227) | ₨154 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 45 (₨55) | ₨40 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 258 (₨318) | ₨293 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,293 (₨1,596) | ₨2,141 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 186 (₨230) | ₨118 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 64 (₨79) | ₨56 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 60,861 (₨75,111) | ₨57,192 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 30,786 (₨37,994) | ₨36,148 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 6,263 (₨7,730) | ₨8,238 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 66,734 (₨82,360) | ₨44,615 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 33,156 (₨40,919) | ₨25,516 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 5,824 (₨7,188) | ₨6,795 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,222 (₨1,508) | ₨2,646 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 52,821 (₨65,189) | ₨39,967 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 19,550 (₨24,128) | ₨11,006 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 528 (₨652) | ₨499 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (₨617) | ₨1,104 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 21% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,777 (₨3,427) | ₨2,600 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,068 (₨2,552) | ₨4,026 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 5,687 (₨7,018) | ₨6,156 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,071 (₨5,024) | ₨5,351 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,727,360 (₨4,600,097) | ₨1,833,160 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 110 (₨136) | ₨90 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 2,160 (₨2,666) | ₨2,481 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 207 (₨256) | ₨218 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 657 (₨811) | ₨652 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 3,018 (₨3,724) | ₨2,133 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 315 (₨388) | ₨444 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 365 (₨451) | ₨275 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 407 (₨503) | ₨340 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 179 (₨221) | ₨142 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 100 (₨124) | ₨108 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 518 (₨639) | ₨637 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 3% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,839 (₨2,269) | ₨1,494 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 819 (₨1,011) | ₨1,128 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 2,500 (₨3,085) | ₨3,688 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,509 (₨4,330) | ₨3,101 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 573 (₨707) | ₨526 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 240 (₨297) | ₨392 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 378 (₨467) | ₨548 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 77,370 (₨95,486) | ₨55,238 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 16 (₨20) | ₨49 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 3,216 (₨3,970) | ₨4,025 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 369 (₨456) | ₨185 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,449 prices entered by 698 different people.
Cost of living in Nepal is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan
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