Cost of living in Nepal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 735 (₨988) | ₨605 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 595 (₨799) | ₨657 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 335 (₨450) | ₨249 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 93 (₨125) | ₨110 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 169 (₨228) | ₨122 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 129 (₨174) | ₨113 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 629 (₨846) | ₨510 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 215 (₨289) | ₨181 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 73 (₨97) | ₨46 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 310 (₨417) | ₨366 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,229 (₨1,651) | ₨2,502 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 207 (₨278) | ₨127 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 83 (₨111) | ₨56 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 74,839 (₨100,558) | ₨54,670 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 29,653 (₨39,844) | ₨36,369 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 14,953 (₨20,091) | ₨9,463 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 67,616 (₨90,853) | ₨48,807 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 47,217 (₨63,444) | ₨29,928 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 19,880 (₨26,712) | ₨8,151 | + 228% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,421 (₨1,910) | ₨2,478 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 62,318 (₨83,734) | ₨39,996 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 25,467 (₨34,219) | ₨12,115 | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 778 (₨1,046) | ₨593 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 2,998 (₨4,028) | ₨773 | + 421% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 4,951 (₨6,652) | ₨2,113 | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 5,053 (₨6,790) | ₨3,540 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 10,371 (₨13,935) | ₨6,553 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,147 (₨9,603) | ₨5,618 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,623,890 (₨6,212,943) | ₨1,997,080 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 144 (₨194) | ₨112 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,660 (₨2,231) | ₨1,892 | + 18% | |
| 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 (₨286) | ₨311 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 876 (₨1,177) | ₨401 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 5,491 (₨7,378) | ₨1,433 | + 415% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 327 (₨439) | ₨514 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 424 (₨570) | ₨312 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 435 (₨585) | ₨305 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 244 (₨327) | ₨189 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 185 (₨248) | ₨134 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 397 (₨534) | ₨388 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,225 (₨2,990) | ₨1,486 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 1,090 (₨1,465) | ₨1,191 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,621 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 4,044 (₨5,433) | ₨3,615 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 1,127 (₨1,515) | ₨885 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 385 (₨517) | ₨325 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 477 (₨641) | ₨393 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 94,417 (₨126,864) | ₨55,804 | + 127% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.34 (₨4.49) | ₨4.62 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 5,582 (₨7,500) | ₨4,179 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 546 (₨734) | ₨217 | + 238% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,839 prices entered by 527 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan
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