Cost of living in Nepal compared to United States
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nepal | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 520 ($4.32) | $16 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 725 ($6) | $9 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 219 ($1.82) | $4.60 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 83 ($0.69) | $0.90 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 227 ($1.89) | $2.92 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 70 ($0.58) | $4.25 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 584 ($4.86) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 260 ($2.16) | $3.87 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 58 ($0.48) | $2.00 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 242 ($2.02) | $2.93 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,163 ($10) | $15 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 209 ($1.74) | $2.06 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 59 ($0.49) | $2.41 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 81% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nepal | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 42,415 ($353) | $2,377 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 20,545 ($171) | $1,830 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,927 ($49) | $189 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 41,833 ($348) | $1,665 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 27,334 ($227) | $1,270 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,818 ($32) | $127 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,172 ($10) | $56 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 38,124 ($317) | $283 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 14,014 ($117) | $130 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,335 ($11) | $11 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 ($4.16) | $24 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nepal | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,492 ($29) | $48 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,209 ($35) | $42 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 6,187 ($51) | $87 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 6,825 ($57) | $109 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nepal | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,642,260 ($30,289) | $23,800 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 108 ($0.90) | $0.84 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,502 ($12) | $75 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nepal | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 200 ($1.66) | $7 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 239 ($1.99) | $18 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 ($11) | $106 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 906 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 235 ($1.96) | $3.90 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 341 ($2.83) | $5.24 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 101 ($0.84) | $3.91 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 75 ($0.62) | $1.92 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 301 ($2.50) | $23 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nepal | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,317 ($11) | $49 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 717 ($5.96) | $26 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $166 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,422 ($28) | $77 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 599 ($4.98) | $13 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 182 ($1.51) | $4.82 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 258 ($2.15) | $5.84 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 83,540 ($695) | $448 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.67 ($0.03) | $0.18 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,931 ($16) | $48 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 270 ($2.25) | $9 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,705 prices entered by 2,980 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Nepal is 64% cheaper than in United States
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