City in Gandaki Province, Nepal
Cost of living in Pokhara
How much a month costs in Pokhara
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $486–746 (Rs75,000–115,000).
Prices in Pokhara
Typical 2026 ranges in NPR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | NPR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Rs15,000–30,000 | $97–195 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Rs10,000–20,000 | $65–130 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rs500–1,200 | $3.2–7.8 |
| 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 | Rs800–1,700 | $5.2–11.0 |
| 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 | 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) | Rs2,500–5,000 | $16–32 |
| 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 Pokhara gives more quality of life per dollar than 96% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 54/100. It's the 3rd 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 Pokhara
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 Pokhara?
About $259–357 on a lean budget, $486–746 for a comfortable month and $1,040–1,820 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Pokhara?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Rs15,000–30,000 ($97–195) a month in the center and Rs10,000–20,000 ($65–130) outside it.
How much does food cost in Pokhara?
A local meal is Rs200–400 ($1.3–2.6); a mid-range restaurant is Rs800–1,700 ($5.2–11.0) 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
- Buddha Air
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.