Cost of living in Nepal compared to United States
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nepal | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 377 ($2.89) | $19 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 496 ($3.80) | $10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 348 ($2.67) | $5.75 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 93 ($0.72) | $1.09 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 241 ($1.85) | $4.47 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 70 ($0.54) | $4.56 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 394 ($3.02) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 211 ($1.62) | $4.23 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 ($0.41) | $2.15 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 270 ($2.07) | $3.29 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,283 ($10) | $16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 224 ($1.72) | $2.54 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 54 ($0.41) | $2.82 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 80% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nepal | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 54,257 ($416) | $2,797 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 40,000 ($307) | $2,091 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 11,492 ($88) | $218 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 60,082 ($460) | $1,940 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,723 ($243) | $1,458 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 6,142 ($47) | $149 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,189 ($9) | $59 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,561 ($265) | $302 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 24,022 ($184) | $131 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 628 ($4.81) | $13 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 ($3.83) | $32 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nepal | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,449 ($26) | $53 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,905 ($22) | $47 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,749 ($36) | $94 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,240 ($32) | $119 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nepal | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,500,000 ($26,822) | $27,552 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 175 ($1.34) | $1.14 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,116 ($24) | $78 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nepal | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 273 ($2.09) | $8 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 150 ($1.15) | $23 | - 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,271 ($10) | $139 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 321 ($2.46) | $8 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 495 ($3.79) | $4.67 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 447 ($3.42) | $5.76 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 190 ($1.46) | $4.45 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 85 ($0.65) | $2.15 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 321 ($2.46) | $27 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nepal | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,500 ($11) | $53 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 632 ($4.85) | $28 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 3,000 ($23) | $196 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,978 ($30) | $92 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 3,467 ($27) | $14 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 384 ($2.94) | $5.51 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 420 ($3.22) | $6 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 50,000 ($383) | $519 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.00 ($0.02) | $0.21 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,813 ($14) | $56 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 324 ($2.49) | $10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 20,397 prices entered by 2,820 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Nepal is 66% cheaper than in United States
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