Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Nepal is 6.52 times less expensive as compared to United States.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Nepal and United States. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Nepal and United States.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() United States ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 25,000 NPR (190 USD) | 2,500 USD |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) | 3,500 USD |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 60,000 NPR (456 USD) | 4,500 USD |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 15,000 NPR (114 USD) | 1,800 USD |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 25,000 NPR (190 USD) | 2,500 USD |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) | 3,200 USD |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 13 % | 3.5 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 1.5 % | 2.5 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | Yet to Update | 0.5 to 2.5 % |
The average housing cost in Nepal is 11.75 times less expensive than United States.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() United States ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 100,000 NPR (760 USD) | 3,000 USD |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 150 USD |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 120 USD |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 80 USD |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 50 USD |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of United States, you would have to pay 76.42% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Nepal costs 3.95 times less compared to United States.
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 60 USD |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 50 USD |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 30 USD |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 100 USD |
The internet and communication costs 91.13% less in Nepal compared to United States.
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) | 4 USD |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) | 1 USD |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 60 NPR (0.46 USD) | 1 USD |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) | 2 USD |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 3 USD |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 6 USD |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 750 NPR (5.70 USD) | 10 USD |
In Nepal, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.46 times less expensive than the cost in United States.
If you lived in Nepal, instead of United States, you would have to pay 42.86% less for Groceries.
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) | 3 USD |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 1.50 USD |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) | 2.50 USD |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 3 USD |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) | 2 USD |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) | 2.50 USD |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 2 USD |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) | 4 USD |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of United States, you would have to pay 1.54 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 20 USD |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 60 USD |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) | 8 USD |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) | 4 USD |
Soft Drink ![]() | 60 NPR (0.46 USD) | 2 USD |
Pizza for One ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 15 USD |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 20 USD |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) | 8 USD |
Dining-Out costs 72.76% less in Nepal compared to United States.
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 15 USD |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 8 USD |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) | 3 USD |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 4 USD |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 750 NPR (5.70 USD) | 20 USD |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 30 USD |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of United States, you would have to pay 2.59 times less for usual hard drinks.
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 120 USD |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 30 NPR (0.23 USD) | 2.50 USD |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 100 USD |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 200 USD |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) | 3 USD |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 15 NPR (0.11 USD) | 2 USD |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 50 USD |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 50 NPR (0.38 USD) | 5 USD |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 30 NPR (0.23 USD) | 2 USD |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of United States, you would have to pay 11.54 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() United States ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 1,000,000 NPR (7,600 USD) | 25,000 USD |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 150 USD |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 50 USD |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 800 USD |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 200 USD |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 10 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) | 1 USD |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 450 NPR (3.42 USD) | 4 USD |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 3.40 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Nepal compared to that of United States.
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 150 USD |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 250 USD |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 100 USD |
Eye Exam ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 80 USD |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 150 USD |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 80 USD |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 100 USD |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) | 500 USD |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) | 400 USD |
Vaccinations ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 40 USD |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 20 USD |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 10 USD |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 300 USD |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 500 USD |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of United States, you would have to pay 11.95 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 300 USD |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 150 USD |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 40 USD |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 150 USD |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 100 USD |
Haircuts ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 25 USD |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 75 USD |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) | 5 USD |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 50 NPR (0.38 USD) | 3 USD |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of United States, you would have to pay 17.71 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) | 100 USD |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) | 40 USD |
Women's Dress ![]() | 7,000 NPR (53.20 USD) | 80 USD |
Summer Dress ![]() | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) | 50 USD |
Men's Suit ![]() | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) | 500 USD |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 60 USD |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 60 USD |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 100 USD |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 80 USD |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) | 70 USD |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) | 60 USD |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) | 20 USD |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 20 USD |
Socks For Men ![]() | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) | 10 USD |
Socks For Women ![]() | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) | 10 USD |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 6,000 NPR (45.60 USD) | 100 USD |
Sportswear ![]() | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) | 60 USD |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of United States, you would have to pay 2.30 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() United States ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 30 USD |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) | 40 USD |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) | 60 USD |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) | 1,500 USD |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 15,000 NPR (114 USD) | 1,200 USD |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 40 USD |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) | 600 USD |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 60 USD |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) | 300 USD |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of United States, you would have to pay 7.52 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() United States ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 30,000 NPR (228 USD) | 1,800 USD |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 60,000 NPR (456 USD) | 4,000 USD |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 80,000 NPR (608 USD) | 6,000 USD |
Private School Fees ![]() | 100,000 NPR (760 USD) | 8,000 USD |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 200,000 NPR (1,520 USD) | 10,000 USD |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 300,000 NPR (2,280 USD) | 20,000 USD |
After School Activities ![]() | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) | 150 USD |
Special Education Services ![]() | 30,000 NPR (228 USD) | 150 USD |
Tutoring ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 50 USD |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 6,000 NPR (45.60 USD) | 40 USD |
School Supplies ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 30 USD |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of United States, you would have to pay 8.12 times less for school and education.
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 15 USD |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 50 USD |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 1,200 NPR (9.12 USD) | 60 USD |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 50 USD |
Gym Membership ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 60 USD |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 40 USD |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) | 15 USD |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 25 USD |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 50 USD |
Bowling ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 15 USD |
Mini Golf ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 10 USD |
Video Games ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 60 USD |
Streaming Services ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 15 USD |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 25 USD |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 400 USD |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of United States, you would have to pay 12.46 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() United States ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) | 40 USD |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) | 60 USD |
Art Classes ![]() | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) | 30 USD |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 20 USD |
Music Lessons ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 50 USD |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 40 USD |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) | 10 USD |
Educational Software ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 30 USD |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of United States, you would have to pay 1.20 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() United States ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 50,000 NPR (380 USD) | 5,000 USD |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) | 3,800 USD |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 400 NPR per hour (3.04 USD) | 60 USD per hour |
Average Bonus ![]() | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) | 1,000 USD |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 13 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 10 % | 6.2 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 10 % | 4 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 60 | 10 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) | 5,000 USD |
If you lived in Nepal, you would earn 13.93 times less salary as compared to United States.
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 250 USD |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 200 USD |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 150 USD |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 100 USD |
Professional Services cost 17.38 times less in Nepal, as compared to United States.
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