Cost of living in Nepal compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 735 ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 595 ($5.20) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 335 ($2.93) | $4.27 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 114 ($1.00) | $0.87 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 228 ($1.99) | $3.03 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 129 ($1.13) | $4.01 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 629 ($5.51) | $6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 241 ($2.11) | $3.37 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 73 ($0.63) | $1.70 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 310 ($2.72) | $3.17 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,229 ($11) | $14 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 234 ($2.04) | $1.91 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 83 ($0.72) | $2.10 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 74,839 ($655) | $2,198 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 47,961 ($420) | $1,578 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 14,953 ($131) | $179 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 67,616 ($592) | $1,577 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 47,217 ($413) | $1,115 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 19,880 ($174) | $118 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,421 ($12) | $48 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 62,318 ($545) | $301 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 25,467 ($223) | $119 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 778 ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 2,416 ($21) | $22 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 4,951 ($43) | $48 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 5,053 ($44) | $43 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 10,371 ($91) | $86 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,147 ($63) | $111 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,623,890 ($40,457) | $22,777 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 144 ($1.26) | $0.76 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 4,487 ($39) | $80 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 213 ($1.86) | $7 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 876 ($8) | $19 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 5,491 ($48) | $110 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 327 ($2.86) | $6 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 424 ($3.71) | $3.46 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 435 ($3.81) | $4.90 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 244 ($2.13) | $3.46 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 185 ($1.61) | $1.80 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 397 ($3.48) | $21 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,225 ($19) | $45 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 1,090 ($10) | $25 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 15,000 ($131) | $208 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 4,044 ($35) | $75 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 1,127 ($10) | $12 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 385 ($3.37) | $4.85 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 477 ($4.17) | $5.75 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 94,417 ($826) | $406 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.46 ($0.03) | $0.18 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 5,582 ($49) | $53 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 546 ($4.78) | $8 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 53,194 prices entered by 6,774 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 37% cheaper than in United States
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