Region in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Cost of living in Chitwan
How much a month costs in Chitwan
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $519–778 (Rs80,000–120,000).
Prices in Chitwan
Typical 2026 ranges in NPR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | NPR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rs500–1,000 | $3.2–6.5 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rs2,500–7,000 | $16–45 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rs250–450 | $1.6–2.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rs700–1,500 | $4.5–9.7 |
| Cappuccino | Rs150–300 | $1.0–1.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rs350–650 | $2.3–4.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rs800–1,500 | $5.2–9.7 |
Value for money: 93/100
A value score of 93/100 means Chitwan gives more quality of life per dollar than 92% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 47/100. It's the 4th 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 Chitwan
Similar safety, lower cost, in South Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hampi | India | $291–467 |
| Darjeeling | India | $332–519 |
| Mysore | India | $363–571 |
| Dharamshala | India | $394–674 |
| Pondicherry | India | $415–674 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Chitwan?
About $259–357 on a lean budget, $519–778 for a comfortable month and $1,170–2,080 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Chitwan?
A local meal is Rs250–450 ($1.6–2.9); a mid-range restaurant is Rs700–1,500 ($4.5–9.7) 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
- Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
- Nepal Tourism Board
- Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
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 Spotted something out of date?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.