Cost of living in Nepal compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 607 ($5.19) | $15 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 819 ($7) | $8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 292 ($2.50) | $4.21 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 92 ($0.79) | $0.88 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 198 ($1.69) | $2.93 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 73 ($0.63) | $4.11 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 529 ($4.52) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 197 ($1.68) | $3.27 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 ($0.46) | $1.67 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 230 ($1.97) | $3.17 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,469 ($13) | $14 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 206 ($1.76) | $1.97 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 59 ($0.50) | $2.00 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 42,475 ($363) | $2,192 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 22,814 ($195) | $1,539 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 4,645 ($40) | $177 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 34,303 ($293) | $1,526 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 26,305 ($225) | $1,112 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 8,443 ($72) | $108 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,074 ($9) | $49 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 46,702 ($399) | $270 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 19,767 ($169) | $127 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 671 ($5.73) | $11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 4,477 ($38) | $21 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 4,238 ($36) | $47 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,214 ($36) | $43 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,722 ($75) | $87 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 5,840 ($50) | $108 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,769,540 ($32,229) | $23,490 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 107 ($0.92) | $0.64 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,426 ($12) | $75 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 307 ($2.62) | $7 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 358 ($3.07) | $16 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 ($11) | $111 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 294 ($2.52) | $7 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 420 ($3.59) | $3.36 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 358 ($3.06) | $4.85 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 167 ($1.43) | $3.62 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 116 ($0.99) | $1.81 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 641 ($5.48) | $21 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,740 ($15) | $45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 743 ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $211 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 2,919 ($25) | $78 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 864 ($7) | $12 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 270 ($2.30) | $4.96 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 512 ($4.38) | $5.73 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 83,727 ($716) | $412 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 6 ($0.05) | $0.45 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,094 ($18) | $49 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 279 ($2.39) | $8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,899 prices entered by 4,457 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nepal is 56% cheaper than in United States
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