City in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Cost of living in Bhaktapur
How much a month costs in Bhaktapur
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $454–713 (Rs70,000–110,000).
Prices in Bhaktapur
Typical 2026 ranges in NPR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | NPR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Rs12,000–25,000 | $78–162 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Rs8,000–18,000 | $52–117 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rs500–1,000 | $3.2–6.5 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rs2,500–6,000 | $16–39 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rs200–400 | $1.3–2.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rs600–1,300 | $3.9–8.4 |
| Cappuccino | Rs150–300 | $1.0–1.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rs350–650 | $2.3–4.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Rs30–60 | $0.19–0.39 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Rs250–500 | $1.6–3.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Rs2,000–5,000 | $13–32 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rs800–1,500 | $5.2–9.7 |
Value for money: 97/100
A value score of 97/100 means Bhaktapur gives more quality of life per dollar than 96% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 56/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 7 places we cover in Nepal.
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Cost of living across Nepal
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Bhaktapur
Similar safety, lower cost, in South Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hampi | India | $291–467 |
| Darjeeling | India | $332–519 |
| Mysore | India | $363–571 |
| Jaisalmer | India | $311–519 |
| Pushkar | India | $311–498 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Bhaktapur?
About $227–324 on a lean budget, $454–713 for a comfortable month and $973–1,690 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Bhaktapur?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Rs12,000–25,000 ($78–162) a month in the center and Rs8,000–18,000 ($52–117) outside it.
How much does food cost in Bhaktapur?
A local meal is Rs200–400 ($1.3–2.6); a mid-range restaurant is Rs600–1,300 ($3.9–8.4) per person.
Is Nepal expensive?
Prices in Nepal are about 24% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Nepal Tourism Board
- Bhaktapur Municipality
- Tribhuvan International Airport
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.