- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nepal compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 458 ($4.06) | $14 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 511 ($4.53) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 248 ($2.20) | $4.55 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 86 ($0.77) | $0.89 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 184 ($1.63) | $3.17 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 70 ($0.62) | $4.00 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 573 ($5.08) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 184 ($1.64) | $3.34 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 45 ($0.40) | $1.60 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 258 ($2.29) | $3.45 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,293 ($11) | $15 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 186 ($1.65) | $1.91 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 64 ($0.57) | $2.13 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 60,861 ($540) | $2,048 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨ 30,786 ($273) | $1,580 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 6,263 ($56) | $177 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 66,734 ($592) | $1,587 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 33,156 ($294) | $1,131 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 5,824 ($52) | $121 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,222 ($11) | $48 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 52,821 ($469) | $334 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 19,550 ($173) | $119 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 528 ($4.69) | $11 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 ($4.44) | $23 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,777 ($25) | $47 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,068 ($18) | $45 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 5,687 ($50) | $85 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,071 ($36) | $115 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,727,360 ($33,064) | $22,326 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 110 ($0.98) | $0.77 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 2,160 ($19) | $85 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 207 ($1.84) | $7 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 657 ($5.83) | $18 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 3,018 ($27) | $111 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 315 ($2.79) | $7 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 365 ($3.24) | $3.50 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 407 ($3.61) | $5.14 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 179 ($1.59) | $3.49 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 100 ($0.89) | $1.85 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 518 ($4.59) | $20 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,839 ($16) | $45 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 819 ($7) | $25 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 2,500 ($22) | $173 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,509 ($31) | $79 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 573 ($5.08) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 240 ($2.13) | $4.86 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 378 ($3.36) | $5.89 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨ 77,370 ($686) | $426 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 16 ($0.14) | $0.34 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 3,216 ($29) | $54 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 369 ($3.28) | $8 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 57% cheaper than in United States
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