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 | ₨ 561 (₨753) | ₨477 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 797 (₨1,070) | ₨617 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 292 (₨392) | ₨253 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 88 (₨118) | ₨111 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 199 (₨267) | ₨147 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 79 (₨106) | ₨85 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 519 (₨697) | ₨736 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 196 (₨263) | ₨147 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 52 (₨70) | ₨52 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 223 (₨299) | ₨285 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,419 (₨1,906) | ₨1,607 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 202 (₨271) | ₨133 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 62 (₨83) | ₨80 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 19% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 41,418 (₨55,614) | ₨65,208 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 20,872 (₨28,026) | ₨40,675 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 4,485 (₨6,022) | ₨11,662 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 35,574 (₨47,767) | ₨44,902 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 23,848 (₨32,022) | ₨32,659 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,024 (₨4,061) | ₨8,932 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,020 (₨1,370) | ₨2,572 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,555 (₨46,400) | ₨44,098 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 17,887 (₨24,018) | ₨23,617 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 879 (₨1,180) | ₨667 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨516 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,105 (₨4,169) | ₨3,054 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 3,892 (₨5,226) | ₨5,408 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 7,075 (₨9,500) | ₨8,399 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 5,399 (₨7,249) | ₨5,912 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,928,530 (₨5,275,098) | ₨2,463,580 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 104 (₨140) | ₨107 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,426 (₨1,914) | ₨2,108 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 307 (₨412) | ₨260 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 358 (₨481) | ₨616 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 (₨1,746) | ₨1,831 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 294 (₨395) | ₨463 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 420 (₨564) | ₨350 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 358 (₨480) | ₨441 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 167 (₨225) | ₨189 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 116 (₨155) | ₨169 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 641 (₨860) | ₨480 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,740 (₨2,336) | ₨1,849 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 743 (₨998) | ₨1,458 | - 32% | |
| 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 (₨3,919) | ₨3,680 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 864 (₨1,160) | ₨850 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 270 (₨362) | ₨437 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 512 (₨687) | ₨435 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 85,309 (₨114,550) | ₨58,894 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 6 (₨9) | ₨39 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,087 (₨2,803) | ₨4,106 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 259 (₨348) | ₨267 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,299 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan
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