Cost of Living in Pokhara
Summary of cost of living in Pokhara, Nepal:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,317.5$ (192,009.4N₨), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 373.7$ (54,462.7N₨), excluding rent.
- Pokhara is 72.7% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Pokhara is, on average, 94.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 500.00 N₨ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 2,000.00 N₨ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 1,000.00 N₨ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 380.00 N₨ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 500.00 N₨ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 146.00 N₨ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 79.17 N₨ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 23.00 N₨ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 118.00 N₨ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 88.90 N₨ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 47.17 N₨ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 226.40 N₨ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 408.23 N₨ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 212.05 N₨ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 385.55 N₨ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 172.37 N₨ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 88.90 N₨ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 85.05 N₨ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 47.17 N₨ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 27.12 N₨ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 58.40 N₨ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 58.33 N₨ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 42.50 N₨ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,650.00 N₨ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 375.00 N₨ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 566.67 N₨ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 400.00 N₨ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 32.50 N₨ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 3,000.00 N₨ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 300.00 N₨ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 193.12 N₨ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 700.00 N₨ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 172.00 N₨ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 5,000,000.00 N₨ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 5,250,000.00 N₨ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 10,000.00 N₨ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 790.67 N₨ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,050.00 N₨ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 3,000.00 N₨ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,250.00 N₨ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 375.00 N₨ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 7,375.00 N₨ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 300,000.00 N₨ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,833.33 N₨ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 5,666.67 N₨ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,500.00 N₨ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 4,666.67 N₨ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 19,500.00 N₨ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 13,000.00 N₨ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 36,666.67 N₨ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 24,333.33 N₨ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 25,725.55 N₨ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,717.66 N₨ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 27,500.00 N₨ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 12.50 | |
Prices in Pokhara
This city had 77 entries in the past 12 months by 5 different contributors.
Last update: 23 November 2025
Last update: 23 November 2025
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