Cost of Living in Nepal
Summary of cost of living in Nepal:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,258.8$ (176,979.6N₨), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 363.3$ (51,073.2N₨), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Nepal is, on average, 65.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Nepal is, on average, 93.0% 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) | 1,000.00 N₨ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 335.00 N₨ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 450.00 N₨ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 222.69 N₨ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 70.08 N₨ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 23.16 N₨ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 395.39 N₨ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 62.36 N₨ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 52.00 N₨ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 222.03 N₨ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 487.14 N₨ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 195.51 N₨ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 382.65 N₨ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 140.33 N₨ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 62.11 N₨ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 72.35 N₨ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 39.22 N₨ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 27.17 N₨ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 39.25 N₨ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 64.39 N₨ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 36.15 N₨ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,000.00 N₨ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 327.44 N₨ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 445.43 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) | 653.64 N₨ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 4,500,000.00 N₨ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 5,682,952.56 N₨ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 4,791.67 N₨ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 650.09 N₨ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,198.68 N₨ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,744.44 N₨ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 952.38 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 | 8,576.92 N₨ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 344,526.32 N₨ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 3,133.33 N₨ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,875.00 N₨ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 6,730.77 N₨ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 4,450.00 N₨ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 18,676.00 N₨ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,035.71 N₨ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 33,503.71 N₨ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 20,157.23 N₨ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 26,525.84 N₨ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 13,953.42 N₨ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 29,821.33 N₨ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.54 |
Prices in Nepal
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Last update: 3 September 2025
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Last update: 3 September 2025
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