Cost of Living in Nepal - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Nepal
Address: NP

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $342 (excluding rent), and $441 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $819 (excluding rent), and $1,011 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$1.80 NPR 266

$1.08 NPR 159

$3.61 NPR 531

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$18.12 NPR 2,668

$10.87 NPR 1,601

$39.86 NPR 5,870

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.09 NPR 1,044

$5.68 NPR 836

$8.51 NPR 1,254

Cappuccino

$1.59 NPR 234

$0.72 NPR 105

$3.03 NPR 446

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.48 NPR 70.3

$0.34 NPR 50.6

$0.83 NPR 122

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.16 NPR 23.10

$0.14 NPR 20.38

$0.27 NPR 39.40

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.33 NPR 343

$1.50 NPR 221

$4.50 NPR 663

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.31 NPR 488

$2.20 NPR 324

$5.15 NPR 759

Milk (1 liter)

$0.73 NPR 108

$0.57 NPR 83.4

$1.00 NPR 147

White Bread (500g)

$0.47 NPR 69.5

$0.28 NPR 41.15

$0.77 NPR 114

Rice (white) (1kg)

$0.82 NPR 121

$0.49 NPR 71.6

$1.39 NPR 205

Eggs

$1.55 NPR 228

$1.12 NPR 165

$2.57 NPR 378

Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.82 NPR 1,151

$2.98 NPR 438

$16.39 NPR 2,414

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$3.04 NPR 447

$2.12 NPR 312

$4.95 NPR 729

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$5.89 NPR 868

$2.88 NPR 424

$10.85 NPR 1,598

Apples (1kg)

$2.16 NPR 318

$1.34 NPR 198

$2.83 NPR 417

Banana (1kg)

$1.03 NPR 152

$0.74 NPR 110

$1.64 NPR 242

Oranges (1kg)

$1.20 NPR 177

$0.60 NPR 87.9

$2.17 NPR 320

Tomato (1kg)

$0.64 NPR 94.7

$0.30 NPR 44.30

$1.13 NPR 167

Potato (1kg)

$0.40 NPR 59.1

$0.21 NPR 30.93

$0.70 NPR 103

Onion (1kg)

$0.65 NPR 96.0

$0.37 NPR 54.0

$1.11 NPR 163

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.45 NPR 65.7

$0.17 NPR 25.70

$0.78 NPR 114

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.27 NPR 40.11

$0.19 NPR 27.77

$0.38 NPR 55.5

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.85 NPR 420

$2.14 NPR 315

$3.57 NPR 526

Wine (Bottle)

$6.61 NPR 973

$3.31 NPR 487

$13.23 NPR 1,948

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.35 NPR 347

$1.49 NPR 220

$3.73 NPR 549

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.24 NPR 477

$1.80 NPR 265

$4.68 NPR 690

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.21 NPR 30.79

$0.17 NPR 25.19

$0.34 NPR 50.4

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$10.88 NPR 1,602

$3.63 NPR 534

$21.77 NPR 3,205

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.16 NPR 318

$1.08 NPR 159

$3.60 NPR 531

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.96 NPR 141

$0.35 NPR 51.3

$1.73 NPR 255

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$3.56 NPR 525

$2.13 NPR 314

$7.12 NPR 1,049

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.27 NPR 187

$1.18 NPR 174

$1.32 NPR 195

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$32.7K NPR 4.8M

$25.4K NPR 3.7M

$34.5K NPR 5.1M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$41.1K NPR 6.1M

$33.1K NPR 4.9M

$51.4K NPR 7.6M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$33.03 NPR 4,863

$14.29 NPR 2,105

$71.5 NPR 10.5K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$5.01 NPR 737

$2.61 NPR 384

$7.44 NPR 1,096

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$9.00 NPR 1,325

$6.36 NPR 937

$12.73 NPR 1,874

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$19.01 NPR 2,799

$10.78 NPR 1,588

$35.95 NPR 5,294

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$6.99 NPR 1,029

$3.58 NPR 527

$10.73 NPR 1,581

Cinema Ticket

$3.10 NPR 457

$2.19 NPR 322

$4.39 NPR 646

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$63.5 NPR 9,349

$25.32 NPR 3,729

$181 NPR 26.6K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$2,656 NPR 391.1K

$1,072 NPR 157.8K

$8,575 NPR 1.3M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$24.22 NPR 3,566

$11.01 NPR 1,622

$44.07 NPR 6,490

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$29.10 NPR 4,286

$11.05 NPR 1,627

$66.3 NPR 9,766

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$47.65 NPR 7,017

$21.43 NPR 3,156

$85.7 NPR 12.6K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$33.63 NPR 4,952

$14.62 NPR 2,153

$58.5 NPR 8,617

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$143 NPR 21.0K

$57.7 NPR 8,493

$288 NPR 42.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$76.0 NPR 11.2K

$28.93 NPR 4,260

$145 NPR 21.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$278 NPR 40.9K

$146 NPR 21.6K

$585 NPR 86.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$159 NPR 23.4K

$87.7 NPR 12.9K

$366 NPR 53.8K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,221 NPR 327.0K

$999 NPR 147.0K

$3,328 NPR 490.1K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,207 NPR 177.8K

$511 NPR 75.2K

$2,384 NPR 351.0K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$202 NPR 29.8K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

12.22

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 9, 2026

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Baglung	29360	22	$311	$449	$706	$1,013	48.74	39.65
2	Banepa	-	22	$325	$452	$771	$1,014	249.74	89.71
3	Bhadrapur	-	20	$287	$401	$652	$918	128.34	44.15
4	Bhaktapur	-	20	$295	$386	$737	$883	38.52	89.8
5	Bharatpur	369268	20	$306	$398	$662	$933	98.79	69.99
6	Bhimdatta	104444	20	$336	$394	$692	$913	165.93	50.33
7	Biratnagar	166674	19	$337	$380	$630	$877	177.54	105.41
8	Birendranagar	47914	20	$311	$391	$765	$913	289.7	56.58
9	Birgunj	135904	19	$265	$380	$693	$839	106.92	70.89
10	Birtamod	-	20	$324	$397	$799	$960	80.91	46.8
11	Butwal	-	18	$302	$363	$801	$905	109.09	57.19
12	Dadeldhurā	-	20	$354	$397	$771	$906	265.46	65.58
13	Dang	-	20	$277	$404	$692	$921	-	-
14	Dhangadhi	102000	20	$342	$408	$687	$926	77.18	52.94
15	Dharan	-	17	$285	$342	$766	$780	167.87	100.47
16	Dhulikhel	-	20	$340	$407	$825	$926	146.58	83.44
17	Gaighat	-	20	$307	$405	$791	$923	149.05	51.58
18	Gaur	-	20	$342	$396	$725	$935	144.99	36.53
19	Hetauda	-	18	$297	$366	$764	$801	17.06	79.67
20	Itahari	-	18	$360	$361	$800	$933	30.78	53.12
21	Janakpur	-	15	$261	$307	$679	$718	-	-
22	Kathmandu	975000	25	$365	$493	$851	$1,103	163.76	123.4
23	Kawasoti	-	18	$292	$358	$661	$873	36.86	68.18
24	Kirtipur	65602	22	$358	$442	$771	$1,000	48.19	111.35
25	Lalitpur	254000	21	$331	$422	$855	$1,095	149.85	107.03
26	Narayangarh, Chitwan	-	21	$277	$418	$775	$895	-	-
27	Nepalgunj	72503	20	$345	$398	$719	$924	36.78	52.63
28	Pokhara	500000	24	$344	$478	$789	$1,014	223.45	67.7
29	Siddharthanagar	63483	20	$315	$397	$764	$864	132.04	92.71
30	Tansen	-	22	$308	$451	$787	$987	87.41	58.13
31	Tulsipur	-	20	$306	$406	$749	$912	27.72	49.66
32	Waling	-	21	$329	$417	$872	$959	188.91	48.78

Nepal Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Nepal - Frequently Asked Questions

Many find Nepal surprisingly affordable for daily life, especially outside the bustle of major tourist corridors. Fresh produce from markets, street food, and simple meals keep costs low, while guesthouses and long-term stays can offer excellent value away from city centers. Transportation remains wallet-friendly when you use local buses or scooters, while Western-style amenities in tourist pockets can raise costs. Cost of Living in Nepal can feel very favorable when you adopt a simple, locally sourced routine and negotiate longer-term housing. The trade-off is that pace, reliability, and access to Western comforts vary by region. Tip: Map out a few neighborhoods first and try a short stay to calibrate your budget.

Begin with a slow neighborhood scout: central tourist pockets in Kathmandu or Pokhara tend to be pricier than quieter residential wards or smaller towns. For housing, try guesthouses, homestays, or shared flats with monthly rates rather than nightly bookings, and confirm included utilities. Food options span from street stalls to family-run eateries; cooking at home drastically trims costs, while occasional splurges on a favorited cafe are doable with a plan. Transit is budget-friendly – local buses, tempo services, or bicycles – and getting errands done with a mobile SIM and offline maps helps. Nepal living cost varies by region, so plan how you move and where you shop. Tip: Plan a flexible schedule to accommodate local transport and market days.

Adopt a simple budgeting framework: allocate for housing, meals, transport, and activities with a 20–30% buffer for surprises. Seasonality matters: spring and autumn offer milder weather and better rates in many areas, while monsoon months bring travel delays but lush landscapes. Neighborhood fit depends on your work and social rhythm: a quieter suburb minimizes rental costs and noise, while a lively area offers easier social life and coworking. Build a local network for recommendations on markets, clinics, and safe routes. Tip: use seasonal price drops to lock in longer stays and negotiate monthly rents when possible.