Cost of Living Summary
Dining and Restaurants
- Inexpensive Restaurant Meal - A meal at a casual restaurant will typically cost $1.11 on average.
- Mid-Range Restaurant (Three-Course Meal for Two) - For a more upscale dining experience, expect to pay around $24.05, with prices ranging from $11.1 to $36.99.
- Fast Food (e.g., McDonald's) - A McMeal or equivalent combo meal averages $7.77, with a range between $4.44 and $11.1.
- Beverages (e.g., Domestic Beer, Imported Beer, Cappuccino, Coke/Pepsi) - Domestic beer ranges from $1.85 to $2.15, imported beer $2.22 to $5.11, cappuccino $0.74 to $1.92, and Coke/Pepsi $0.44 to $0.52.
Grocery Prices
- Milk - Milk is priced between $0.67 and $0.7 per liter, averaging $0.68.
- Bread (Loaf of Fresh White Bread) - A loaf of fresh white bread costs between $0.41 and $0.44, with an average price of $0.43.
- Eggs (Dozen) - A dozen eggs range from $1.33 to $1.78, averaging $1.55.
- Fruits (e.g., Apples, Oranges) - Apples cost $2.22 per kg, while oranges average $1.11 per kg.
- Vegetables (e.g., Potatoes, Lettuce) - Potatoes are priced at $0.3 per kg, and tomatoes average $0.37 per kg.
Transportation
- Public Transport (One-Way Ticket) - A one-way local transport ticket costs $0.15.
- Fuel (Gasoline) - Gasoline is priced between $1.22 and $1.33 per liter, averaging $1.28.
- Car Purchase - A new Volkswagen Golf costs approximately $33,294.98, while a Toyota Corolla is around $48,832.64.
Housing Costs
- 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre) - Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $59.19.
- 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre) - Outside the centre, rent averages $40.69.
- 3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre) - Rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $110.98.
- 3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre) - Outside the centre, rent averages $59.19.
Utilities
- Basic Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, etc.) - Basic utilities for an 85m2 apartment cost $62.89 on average.
- Internet - Internet services average $7.03.
- Mobile Phone Plan - A mobile phone plan with calls and 10GB+ data costs between $3.7 and $4.81, averaging $4.25.
Cost of Living Rankings
The cost of living indices for Nepal are compared to New York City (NYC), which serves as the baseline with an index of 100. These provide insights into the relative cost of living in different cities in Nepal, covering factors like consumer goods, rent, and purchasing power.
Highest to LowestUpdated: Feb, 2025
Cost of Living Data
The following pricing data has been gathered from 4 user contributions, as of the most recent update in October, 2024.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$1.11
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$24.05
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$7.77
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.00
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.66
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.48
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.15
Cappuccino (regular)
$1.33
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$0.68
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$0.43
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.22
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.96
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
$0.15
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)
$33,294.98
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)
$48,832.64
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
$59.19
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
$40.69
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
$110.98
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
$59.19
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
$62.89
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
$7.03
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data
$4.25
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
$7.40
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.40
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$2.59
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$133.18
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
$36.99
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child
$1,109.83