Cost of living in Nepal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 735 (₨999) | ₨606 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 595 (₨808) | ₨640 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 335 (₨455) | ₨246 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 114 (₨155) | ₨108 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 228 (₨310) | ₨122 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 129 (₨176) | ₨116 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 629 (₨855) | ₨483 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 241 (₨328) | ₨179 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 73 (₨99) | ₨46 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 310 (₨422) | ₨356 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,229 (₨1,669) | ₨2,688 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 234 (₨317) | ₨125 | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 83 (₨112) | ₨57 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 74,839 (₨101,635) | ₨57,299 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 47,961 (₨65,134) | ₨36,242 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 14,953 (₨20,306) | ₨10,189 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 67,616 (₨91,826) | ₨44,504 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 47,217 (₨64,123) | ₨30,352 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 19,880 (₨26,998) | ₨8,044 | + 236% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,421 (₨1,930) | ₨2,469 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 62,318 (₨84,631) | ₨39,082 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 25,467 (₨34,585) | ₨12,045 | + 187% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 778 (₨1,057) | ₨579 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 2,416 (₨3,281) | ₨864 | + 280% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 4,951 (₨6,724) | ₨2,038 | + 230% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 5,053 (₨6,863) | ₨3,705 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 10,371 (₨14,084) | ₨6,347 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,147 (₨9,705) | ₨5,596 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 151% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,623,890 (₨6,279,480) | ₨2,042,570 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 144 (₨196) | ₨110 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 4,487 (₨6,093) | ₨2,007 | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 213 (₨289) | ₨314 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 876 (₨1,190) | ₨414 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 5,491 (₨7,457) | ₨1,574 | + 374% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 327 (₨444) | ₨514 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 424 (₨576) | ₨293 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 435 (₨591) | ₨300 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 244 (₨331) | ₨206 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 185 (₨251) | ₨127 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 397 (₨540) | ₨395 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,225 (₨3,022) | ₨1,468 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 1,090 (₨1,480) | ₨1,204 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 15,000 (₨20,371) | ₨3,847 | + 430% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 4,044 (₨5,492) | ₨3,551 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 1,127 (₨1,531) | ₨1,050 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 385 (₨523) | ₨329 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 477 (₨648) | ₨551 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 94,417 (₨128,223) | ₨55,804 | + 130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.46 (₨4.70) | ₨4.62 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 5,582 (₨7,580) | ₨4,685 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 546 (₨742) | ₨217 | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,912 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan
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