South Asia
Cost of living in Nepal
24%of US price level
Is Nepal expensive?
Prices in Nepal are about 24% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Bhaktapur, at about $454–713 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Nepal, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhaktapur | $454–713 | $78–162 | $1.3–2.6 | 97/100 |
| Lumbini | $454–713 | — | $1.3–2.6 | 94/100 |
| Pokhara | $486–746 | $97–195 | $1.3–2.6 | 97/100 |
| Chitwan | $519–778 | — | $1.6–2.9 | 93/100 |
| Kathmandu | $584–908 | $162–324 | $1.3–2.9 | 91/100 |
| Patan | $649–1,040 | $195–454 | $1.3–2.9 | 88/100 |
| Namche Bazaar | $778–1,170 | — | $3.9–7.1 | 71/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Nepal Tourism Board: Tourist Visa
- Nepal Tourism Board: TIMS Card and guide rule
- Department of Immigration online services
- Ncell Tourist SIM
- Speedtest Global Index: Nepal
- World Bank open data
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