Cost of living in Nepal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 607 (₨834) | ₨473 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 819 (₨1,126) | ₨643 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 292 (₨402) | ₨240 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 92 (₨127) | ₨111 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 198 (₨272) | ₨144 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 73 (₨101) | ₨91 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 529 (₨727) | ₨670 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 197 (₨271) | ₨154 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 (₨74) | ₨52 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 230 (₨316) | ₨351 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,469 (₨2,019) | ₨1,705 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 206 (₨283) | ₨131 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 59 (₨81) | ₨74 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 42,475 (₨58,382) | ₨69,698 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 22,814 (₨31,359) | ₨39,575 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 4,645 (₨6,384) | ₨10,992 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 34,303 (₨47,151) | ₨49,835 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 26,305 (₨36,157) | ₨32,659 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 8,443 (₨11,605) | ₨8,932 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,074 (₨1,477) | ₨2,615 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 46,702 (₨64,193) | ₨44,544 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 19,767 (₨27,170) | ₨17,122 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 671 (₨922) | ₨627 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 4,477 (₨6,154) | ₨266 | + 2216% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 4,238 (₨5,825) | ₨3,054 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,214 (₨5,792) | ₨5,408 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,722 (₨11,989) | ₨8,399 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 5,840 (₨8,028) | ₨5,317 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,769,540 (₨5,181,315) | ₨2,463,580 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 107 (₨148) | ₨108 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,426 (₨1,960) | ₨1,940 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 307 (₨421) | ₨260 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 358 (₨493) | ₨616 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 (₨1,787) | ₨1,704 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 294 (₨404) | ₨463 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 420 (₨578) | ₨350 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 358 (₨492) | ₨425 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 167 (₨230) | ₨247 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 116 (₨159) | ₨150 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 641 (₨880) | ₨480 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,740 (₨2,391) | ₨1,765 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 743 (₨1,022) | ₨1,458 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 2,919 (₨4,012) | ₨3,622 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 864 (₨1,187) | ₨850 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 270 (₨370) | ₨437 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 512 (₨703) | ₨451 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 83,727 (₨115,084) | ₨58,894 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 6 (₨9) | ₨35 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,742 (₨2,394) | ₨4,252 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 279 (₨384) | ₨262 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,523 prices entered by 563 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan
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