Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Nepal
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Economic & Living Costs in Nepal
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
150-500 NPR
Avg: 325 NPR
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
1500-5000 NPR
Avg: 3250 NPR
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
750-1200 NPR
Avg: 975 NPR
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
200-600 NPR
Avg: 400 NPR
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
7000-45000 NPR
Avg: 26000 NPR
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
4000-16000 NPR
Avg: 10000 NPR
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
18000-83200 NPR
Avg: 50600 NPR
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
12000-40000 NPR
Avg: 26000 NPR
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
25-50 NPR
Avg: 37.5 NPR
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
300-700 NPR
Avg: 500 NPR
Monthly Transport Pass
500-2500 NPR
Avg: 1500 NPR
Gasoline (1L)
160-185 NPR
Avg: 172.5 NPR
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
2500-15000 NPR
Avg: 8750 NPR
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
850-1700 NPR
Avg: 1275 NPR
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
350-1000 NPR
Avg: 675 NPR
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
75-140 NPR
Avg: 107.5 NPR
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
40-150 NPR
Avg: 95 NPR
Eggs (12)
160-300 NPR
Avg: 230 NPR
Local Cheese (1kg)
500-2000 NPR
Avg: 1250 NPR
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
1000-4500 NPR
Avg: 2750 NPR
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
500-1500 NPR
Avg: 1000 NPR
Cinema Ticket
300-500 NPR
Avg: 400 NPR
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
3500-20000 NPR
Avg: 11750 NPR
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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