Cost of Living in Kathmandu
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Summary of cost of living in Kathmandu, Nepal:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,280.1$ (182,896.5N₨), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 350.2$ (50,035.8N₨), excluding rent.
- Kathmandu is 65.2% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kathmandu is, on average, 90.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 N₨ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 2,600.00 N₨ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 900.00 N₨ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 360.00 N₨ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 500.00 N₨ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 247.92 N₨ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 77.22 N₨ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 23.32 N₨ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 117.67 N₨ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 68.81 N₨ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 61.34 N₨ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 261.43 N₨ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 569.49 N₨ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 195.56 N₨ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 399.99 N₨ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 139.97 N₨ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 65.56 N₨ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 77.38 N₨ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 42.30 N₨ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 31.37 N₨ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 42.47 N₨ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 73.16 N₨ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 34.76 N₨ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,000.00 N₨ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 329.32 N₨ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 461.82 N₨ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 400.00 N₨ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 N₨ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,500.00 N₨ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 250.00 N₨ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 321.87 N₨ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 500.00 N₨ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 169.56 N₨ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 4,500,000.00 N₨ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 5,947,471.22 N₨ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 4,656.25 N₨ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 593.18 N₨ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,188.64 N₨ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,931.82 N₨ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,022.22 N₨ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 450.00 N₨ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 10,714.29 N₨ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 443,272.73 N₨ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 3,260.00 N₨ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 3,447.06 N₨ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,431.82 N₨ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 5,260.87 N₨ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 24,247.27 N₨ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 12,886.36 N₨ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 43,190.48 N₨ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 24,772.73 N₨ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 24,006.23 N₨ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 15,105.23 N₨ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 35,780.30 N₨ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.67 |
Prices in Kathmandu
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Last update: 24 November 2025
Last update: 24 November 2025
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| Cost of Living in Siraha | 129.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Butwal | 163.75 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Malangwa | 219.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Waling | 221.66 miles |
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Leave a comment:4 Comments so far
Anonymous
on Nov 17, 2025:
Cost of living in Kathmandu for a person is 50,000 per month ?? You kidding 20-30k would be more than sufficient for a person..
Anonymous
on Aug 09, 2024:
Don't come to Nepal as a casual tourist. It's either for Hindu/Buddhist religious tourists or nature lovers who don't mind hiking for 15 days to see things that will change your life.
Anonymous
on Jan 12, 2021:
We left Kathmandu after living there 4 months ago.Compared to Moldova the roads are horrible in Kathmandu.Things aren't as cheap as what's on here. Nice people though good food good weather.
Christopher Legg
on Oct 06, 2020:
Hi having been to Nepal as a tourist, I am appalled at some of the comments. Nepal has nothing to offer to tourists, no transport like in there countries. How narrow minded, if you want Nepal to be like your home town. Stay home. I had a fantastic time there, th