Cost of Living Comparison Between Pokhara and Nepalgunj Cost of Living Comparison Between Pokhara and Nepalgunj

😐 Solo nomad: Pokhara is 7.3% more expensive than Nepalgunj without rent, and 20.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Pokhara is 13% more expensive than Nepalgunj without rent, and 9.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Pokhara
Nepalgunj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.77 NPR 260
$1.78 NPR 262
-0.56%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.71 NPR 2,167
$18.92 NPR 2,788
-22.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.62 NPR 976
$6.75 NPR 994
-1.93%
Cappuccino
$1.05 NPR 155
$1.55 NPR 229
-32.26%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.50 NPR 73.7
$0.51 NPR 74.5
-1.96%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.16 NPR 23.68
$0.19 NPR 28.20
-15.79%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.60 NPR 383
$2.54 NPR 375
2.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.60 NPR 531
$3.54 NPR 521
1.69%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Pokhara
Nepalgunj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.79 NPR 116
$0.80 NPR 117
-1.25%
White Bread (500g)
$0.59 NPR 86.7
$0.55 NPR 81.2
7.27%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.73 NPR 108
$0.80 NPR 118
-8.75%
Eggs
$1.71 NPR 252
$1.72 NPR 253
-0.58%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.58 NPR 970
$7.38 NPR 1,088
-10.84%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.22 NPR 474
$3.18 NPR 469
1.26%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.01 NPR 885
$5.94 NPR 875
1.18%
Apples (1kg)
$2.28 NPR 336
$2.21 NPR 325
3.17%
Banana (1kg)
$1.09 NPR 160
$1.05 NPR 154
3.81%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.25 NPR 185
$1.24 NPR 183
0.81%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.64 NPR 94.4
$0.66 NPR 96.7
-3.03%
Potato (1kg)
$0.42 NPR 61.7
$0.45 NPR 66.9
-6.67%
Onion (1kg)
$0.72 NPR 106
$0.63 NPR 92.6
14.29%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.41 NPR 60.4
$0.52 NPR 76.9
-21.15%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.27 NPR 39.82
$0.25 NPR 36.69
8.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.88 NPR 424
$2.89 NPR 426
-0.35%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.22 NPR 1,653
-
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.26 NPR 333
$2.36 NPR 347
-4.24%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.21 NPR 473
$3.21 NPR 474
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🚌 Getting Around
Pokhara
Nepalgunj
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 NPR 33.62
$0.20 NPR 29.39
15.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$21.79 NPR 3,211
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.22 NPR 327
$2.22 NPR 327
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.87 NPR 129
$0.82 NPR 122
6.10%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.74 NPR 551
$3.66 NPR 539
2.19%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.28 NPR 188
$1.28 NPR 188
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.3K NPR 4.8M
$31.8K NPR 4.7M
1.58%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$38.6K NPR 5.7M
$40.2K NPR 5.9M
-3.99%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Pokhara
Nepalgunj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$32.49 NPR 4,787
$26.17 NPR 3,856
24.15%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.87 NPR 717
$4.98 NPR 735
-2.21%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$7.85 NPR 1,157
$9.66 NPR 1,423
-18.74%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Pokhara
Nepalgunj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.09 NPR 3,256
$18.54 NPR 2,732
19.15%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.93 NPR 1,316
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$2.79 NPR 410
$2.66 NPR 392
4.89%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Pokhara
Nepalgunj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$52.7 NPR 7,767
$72.1 NPR 10.6K
-26.93%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,195 NPR 323.4K
$2,758 NPR 406.5K
-20.43%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Pokhara
Nepalgunj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$20.93 NPR 3,084
$25.14 NPR 3,704
-16.75%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.89 NPR 4,111
$28.09 NPR 4,139
-0.71%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$39.98 NPR 5,892
$46.04 NPR 6,785
-13.16%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$34.25 NPR 5,047
$28.91 NPR 4,260
18.47%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Pokhara
Nepalgunj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$143 NPR 21.0K
$105 NPR 15.4K
36.21%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$95.5 NPR 14.1K
$62.7 NPR 9,234
52.43%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$264 NPR 38.9K
$204 NPR 30.0K
29.52%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$178 NPR 26.2K
$145 NPR 21.4K
22.65%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,880 NPR 277.0K
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-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$643 NPR 94.8K
-
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Pokhara
Nepalgunj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$190 NPR 28.0K
$101 NPR 14.9K
87.76%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
12.08
12.08
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Last update for Pokhara: March 1, 2026

Last update for Nepalgunj: March 1, 2026

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