Cost of living in Nepal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 615 (₨1,268) | ₨916 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 490 (₨1,011) | ₨1,082 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 374 (₨770) | ₨533 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 116 (₨239) | ₨230 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 230 (₨474) | ₨315 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 91 (₨187) | ₨165 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 623 (₨1,286) | ₨836 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 290 (₨599) | ₨289 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 49 (₨101) | ₨114 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 304 (₨626) | ₨391 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 2,266 (₨4,673) | ₨2,739 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 245 (₨505) | ₨216 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 103 (₨213) | ₨144 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 86,955 (₨179,306) | ₨137,741 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 37,489 (₨77,304) | ₨58,708 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,538 (₨11,419) | ₨21,580 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 52,289 (₨107,823) | ₨75,090 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 30,300 (₨62,480) | ₨35,699 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,000 (₨6,186) | ₨17,044 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,124 (₨2,318) | ₨2,308 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 53,677 (₨110,683) | ₨58,431 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 21,845 (₨45,045) | ₨29,384 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 2,500 (₨5,155) | ₨1,281 | + 302% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (₨1,031) | ₨625 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,288 (₨6,781) | ₨4,832 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,999 (₨18,556) | ₨9,004 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,704 (₨17,948) | ₨13,089 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,999 (₨16,494) | ₨13,255 | + 24% | |
| 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 | ₨ 5,331,140 (₨10,993,057) | ₨2,800,000 | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 163 (₨336) | ₨272 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,632 (₨3,364) | ₨4,030 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (₨349) | ₨230 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 1,500 (₨3,093) | ₨838 | + 269% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 513 (₨1,057) | ₨1,222 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 313 (₨644) | ₨649 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 361 (₨745) | ₨557 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 96 (₨199) | ₨396 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 120 (₨247) | ₨217 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨495 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 61% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,155 (₨4,445) | ₨3,859 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 913 (₨1,882) | ₨1,827 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,942 (₨8,129) | ₨8,435 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 877 (₨1,809) | ₨2,877 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 324 (₨668) | ₨566 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 603 (₨1,244) | ₨965 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 70,000 (₨144,343) | ₨149,999 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 1.90 (₨3.92) | ₨255 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,349 (₨4,844) | ₨5,226 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 400 (₨825) | ₨637 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 784 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is about the same as in Pakistan
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