Cost of living in Nepal compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Nepal is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Nepal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 228 (£1.35) | £13 | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 531 (£3.15) | £8 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 229 (£1.35) | £4.26 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 90 (£0.53) | £1.20 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 177 (£1.05) | £3.63 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 84 (£0.50) | £2.28 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 455 (£2.69) | £5.34 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 264 (£1.57) | £2.13 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 50 (£0.29) | £0.89 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 194 (£1.15) | £1.97 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 927 (£5.49) | £10 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 241 (£1.43) | £2.36 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 59 (£0.35) | £1.04 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Nepal is 85% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Nepal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 45,306 (£268) | £1,997 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 30,940 (£183) | £1,637 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,538 (£33) | £229 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 25,000 (£148) | £1,818 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 15,000 (£89) | £1,060 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,000 (£18) | £190 | - 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,124 (£7) | £26 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨ 40,000 (£237) | £324 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 15,000 (£89) | £83 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 2,500 (£15) | £7 | + 127% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (£2.96) | £16 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Nepal is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Nepal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,288 (£19) | £73 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,999 (£53) | £32 | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,704 (£52) | £81 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,999 (£47) | £83 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Nepal is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Nepal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,331,140 (£31,572) | £25,126 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 140 (£0.83) | £1.44 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,632 (£10) | £85 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Nepal is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Nepal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (£1.00) | £5.04 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 1,500 (£9) | £8 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £74 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 134 (£0.79) | £4.77 | - 83% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 313 (£1.85) | £1.97 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 361 (£2.14) | £3.78 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 96 (£0.57) | £2.39 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 120 (£0.71) | £1.77 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 545 (£3.23) | £14 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Nepal is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Nepal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,500 (£15) | £40 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 800 (£4.74) | £19 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £124 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,000 (£18) | £69 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 690 (£4.09) | £11 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 448 (£2.66) | £3.71 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 449 (£2.66) | £5.75 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 70,000 (£415) | £537 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 1.90 (£0.01) | £0.28 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,626 (£10) | £35 | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 332 (£1.97) | £14 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,107 prices entered by 728 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nepal is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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