Cost of living in Nepal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 520 (₨770) | ₨460 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 725 (₨1,073) | ₨730 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 219 (₨325) | ₨237 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 84 (₨124) | ₨123 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 227 (₨337) | ₨168 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 86 (₨128) | ₨85 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 584 (₨865) | ₨648 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 260 (₨385) | ₨157 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 58 (₨86) | ₨47 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 237 (₨351) | ₨223 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,163 (₨1,721) | ₨1,889 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 209 (₨309) | ₨144 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 59 (₨88) | ₨72 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 42,415 (₨62,793) | ₨54,405 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 20,545 (₨30,415) | ₨36,675 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,927 (₨8,774) | ₨12,437 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 41,833 (₨61,931) | ₨50,399 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 27,334 (₨40,465) | ₨46,759 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,818 (₨5,652) | ₨13,558 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,172 (₨1,734) | ₨2,491 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 38,124 (₨56,440) | ₨47,868 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 14,014 (₨20,746) | ₨17,360 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,335 (₨1,976) | ₨826 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (₨740) | ₨654 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,492 (₨5,169) | ₨3,317 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,209 (₨6,231) | ₨5,876 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 6,187 (₨9,159) | ₨13,241 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 6,825 (₨10,104) | ₨8,069 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,642,260 (₨5,392,102) | ₨1,996,870 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 108 (₨161) | ₨135 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,502 (₨2,224) | ₨2,592 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 28% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 200 (₨296) | ₨440 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 239 (₨354) | ₨356 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 (₨1,925) | ₨1,396 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 906 (₨1,341) | ₨1,267 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 235 (₨348) | ₨764 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 341 (₨504) | ₨455 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 101 (₨150) | ₨250 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 75 (₨111) | ₨124 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 301 (₨446) | ₨528 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nepal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,317 (₨1,949) | ₨1,488 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 717 (₨1,062) | ₨1,150 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,411 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,422 (₨5,066) | ₨3,400 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 599 (₨887) | ₨720 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 182 (₨269) | ₨426 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 258 (₨383) | ₨499 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 83,540 (₨123,676) | ₨68,038 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.67 (₨5.43) | ₨4.57 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,931 (₨2,859) | ₨3,574 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 270 (₨400) | ₨258 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,187 prices entered by 396 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan
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