City in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Cost of living in Patan
How much a month costs in Patan
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $649–1,040 (Rs100,000–160,000).
Prices in Patan
Typical 2026 ranges in NPR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | NPR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Rs30,000–70,000 | $195–454 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Rs15,000–35,000 | $97–227 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rs600–1,500 | $3.9–9.7 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rs3,000–9,000 | $19–58 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rs200–450 | $1.3–2.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rs800–1,800 | $5.2–11.7 |
| Cappuccino | Rs200–350 | $1.3–2.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rs350–650 | $2.3–4.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Rs20–50 | $0.13–0.32 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Rs250–600 | $1.6–3.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Rs3,000–6,000 | $19–39 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rs800–2,000 | $5.2–13.0 |
Value for money: 88/100
A value score of 88/100 means Patan gives more quality of life per dollar than 87% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 53/100. It's the 6th 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 Patan
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 Patan?
About $292–454 on a lean budget, $649–1,040 for a comfortable month and $1,430–2,590 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Patan?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Rs30,000–70,000 ($195–454) a month in the center and Rs15,000–35,000 ($97–227) outside it.
How much does food cost in Patan?
A local meal is Rs200–450 ($1.3–2.9); a mid-range restaurant is Rs800–1,800 ($5.2–11.7) 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
- Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
- Pathao Nepal
- CIWEC Hospital
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.