Cost of Living in Nepal

Summary of cost of living in Nepal:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,129.3€ (173,821.2N₨), excluding rent.
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 324.3€ (49,915.6N₨), excluding rent.
Cost of living in Nepal is, on average, 64.8% lower than in United States.
Rent in Nepal is, on average, 92.7% lower than in United States.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	1.62 €	0.97-3.25
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	16.24 €	9.75-35.73
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	6.49 €	4.87-7.80
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	2.01 €	1.30-3.57
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	2.92 €	1.95-4.55
Cappuccino (regular)	1.44 €	0.65-2.76
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	0.44 €	0.32-0.97
Water (12 oz small bottle)	0.15 €	0.13-0.26
Markets	Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	2.57 €	1.97-3.44
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	0.41 €	0.24-0.71
Rice (white), (1 lb)	0.35 €	0.21-0.59
Eggs (regular) (12)	1.40 €	1.04-2.34
Local Cheese (1 lb)	3.03 €	1.18-6.48
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	1.28 €	0.88-2.06
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	2.37 €	1.18-4.42
Apples (1 lb)	0.91 €	0.56-1.18
Banana (1 lb)	0.40 €	0.29-0.59
Oranges (1 lb)	0.46 €	0.24-0.80
Tomato (1 lb)	0.25 €	0.12-0.44
Potato (1 lb)	0.17 €	0.09-0.29
Onion (1 lb)	0.26 €	0.16-0.44
Lettuce (1 head)	0.42 €	0.16-0.71
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.23 €	0.16-0.32
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	6.50 €	3.25-12.99
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	2.04 €	1.30-3.25
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	2.89 €	1.62-3.90
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	2.60 €	1.95-3.25
Transportation	Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	0.19 €	0.16-0.32
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	9.75 €	3.25-19.49
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	1.95 €	0.97-3.25
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	1.57 €	0.84-2.61
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	3.25 €	1.95-6.50
Gasoline (1 gallon)	4.27 €	4.01-4.45
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	28,730.08 €	21,440.35-30,861.12
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	35,654.70 €	29,236.85-42,880.71
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	30.01 €	12.99-64.97
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	4.43 €	2.27-6.50
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	8.24 €	5.85-11.69
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	17.56 €	9.75-32.49
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	6.70 €	3.25-11.69
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	2.92 €	1.95-3.90
Childcare	Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	57.02 €	22.74-162.43
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	2,414.75 €	974.56-7,796.49
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	21.24 €	9.75-38.98
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	25.12 €	9.75-58.47
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	42.58 €	19.49-77.96
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	28.35 €	12.99-51.98
Rent Per Month	Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	122.67 €	45.48-227.40
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	65.13 €	25.99-110.45
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	229.25 €	129.94-487.28
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	135.68 €	77.96-259.88
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	158.16 €	97.46-301.80
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	82.85 €	45.27-116.95
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	195.82 €
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	12.23	8.00-15.00

Prices in Nepal

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Last update: 8 May 2025
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