Mountain town in Koshi Province, Nepal
Cost of living in Namche Bazaar
How much a month costs in Namche Bazaar
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $778–1,170 (Rs120,000–180,000).
Prices in Namche Bazaar
Typical 2026 ranges in NPR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | NPR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rs500–1,500 | $3.2–9.7 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rs2,000–6,000 | $13–39 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rs600–1,100 | $3.9–7.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rs1,200–2,200 | $7.8–14.3 |
| Cappuccino | Rs350–600 | $2.3–3.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rs800–1,500 | $5.2–9.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rs800–1,500 | $5.2–9.7 |
Value for money: 71/100
A value score of 71/100 means Namche Bazaar gives more quality of life per dollar than 70% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 45/100. It's the 7th 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 Namche Bazaar
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 Namche Bazaar?
About $389–551 on a lean budget, $778–1,170 for a comfortable month and $1,620–2,920 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Namche Bazaar?
A local meal is Rs600–1,100 ($3.9–7.1); a mid-range restaurant is Rs1,200–2,200 ($7.8–14.3) 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
- Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
- Sagarmatha National Park (DNPWC)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.