Cost of Living in Nepal
Summary of cost of living in Nepal:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,269.6$ (173,396.2N₨), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 365.1$ (49,860.0N₨), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Nepal is, on average, 64.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Nepal is, on average, 92.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 N₨ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,500.00 N₨ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 999.00 N₨ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 310.00 N₨ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 450.00 N₨ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 221.53 N₨ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 67.16 N₨ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 22.83 N₨ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 392.60 N₨ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 62.60 N₨ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 52.84 N₨ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 213.14 N₨ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 473.11 N₨ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 198.75 N₨ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 362.29 N₨ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 140.42 N₨ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 61.14 N₨ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 69.69 N₨ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 39.34 N₨ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 26.78 N₨ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 40.00 N₨ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 64.03 N₨ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 35.61 N₨ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,000.00 N₨ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 319.37 N₨ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 447.19 N₨ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 400.00 N₨ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 N₨ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,500.00 N₨ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 300.00 N₨ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 241.40 N₨ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 500.00 N₨ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 656.55 N₨ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 4,422,000.00 N₨ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 5,487,805.46 N₨ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 4,619.05 N₨ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 686.44 N₨ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,276.92 N₨ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,678.57 N₨ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 994.74 N₨ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 400.00 N₨ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,910.81 N₨ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 371,666.67 N₨ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 3,269.05 N₨ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,966.67 N₨ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 6,391.89 N₨ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 4,350.00 N₨ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 18,918.05 N₨ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 9,940.48 N₨ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 34,931.98 N₨ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 20,433.34 N₨ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 26,478.99 N₨ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 13,525.97 N₨ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 29,833.95 N₨ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.43 |
Prices in Nepal
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Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
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