Cost of Living Comparison Between India and Nepal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Nepal is 18.8% higher than in India (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Nepal is 9.1% higher than in India | |
| Rent Prices in Nepal are 40.0% lower than in India | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nepal are 14.2% higher than in India | |
| Groceries Prices in Nepal are 6.7% higher than in India | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Nepal is 63.3% lower than in India | |
Restaurants | India Edit |
Nepal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
230.00 ₹ (368.31 N₨) |
156.12 ₹ (250.00 N₨) |
-32.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,200.00 ₹ (1,921.61 N₨) |
1,561.19 ₹ (2,500.00 N₨) |
+30.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
350.00 ₹ (560.47 N₨) |
623.85 ₹ (999.00 N₨) |
+78.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
170.00 ₹ (272.23 N₨) |
193.59 ₹ (310.00 N₨) |
+13.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
300.00 ₹ (480.40 N₨) |
281.01 ₹ (450.00 N₨) |
-6.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
160.16 ₹ (256.46 N₨) |
137.97 ₹ (220.94 N₨) |
-13.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
36.96 ₹ (59.18 N₨) |
41.94 ₹ (67.16 N₨) |
+13.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
14.60 ₹ (23.38 N₨) |
14.25 ₹ (22.83 N₨) |
-2.4 % |
Markets | India Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
227.77 ₹ (364.74 N₨) |
244.27 ₹ (391.16 N₨) |
+7.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
38.91 ₹ (62.31 N₨) |
38.78 ₹ (62.09 N₨) |
-0.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
27.61 ₹ (44.22 N₨) |
32.94 ₹ (52.75 N₨) |
+19.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
82.96 ₹ (132.85 N₨) |
132.17 ₹ (211.65 N₨) |
+59.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
206.38 ₹ (330.48 N₨) |
298.00 ₹ (477.20 N₨) |
+44.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
122.22 ₹ (195.71 N₨) |
123.22 ₹ (197.31 N₨) |
+0.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
223.21 ₹ (357.44 N₨) |
222.14 ₹ (355.72 N₨) |
-0.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
82.56 ₹ (132.20 N₨) |
87.69 ₹ (140.42 N₨) |
+6.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
28.43 ₹ (45.53 N₨) |
38.03 ₹ (60.90 N₨) |
+33.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
41.71 ₹ (66.80 N₨) |
42.70 ₹ (68.38 N₨) |
+2.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
22.17 ₹ (35.49 N₨) |
24.77 ₹ (39.67 N₨) |
+11.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
16.36 ₹ (26.19 N₨) |
16.92 ₹ (27.09 N₨) |
+3.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
18.84 ₹ (30.17 N₨) |
25.40 ₹ (40.68 N₨) |
+34.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
45.71 ₹ (73.20 N₨) |
39.28 ₹ (62.91 N₨) |
-14.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
28.95 ₹ (46.36 N₨) |
22.19 ₹ (35.54 N₨) |
-23.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
700.00 ₹ (1,120.94 N₨) |
624.48 ₹ (1,000.00 N₨) |
-10.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
159.73 ₹ (255.78 N₨) |
195.93 ₹ (313.76 N₨) |
+22.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
255.85 ₹ (409.71 N₨) |
277.31 ₹ (444.06 N₨) |
+8.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
350.00 ₹ (560.47 N₨) |
249.79 ₹ (400.00 N₨) |
-28.6 % |
Transportation | India Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
30.00 ₹ (48.04 N₨) |
18.73 ₹ (30.00 N₨) |
-37.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
900.00 ₹ (1,441.21 N₨) |
936.71 ₹ (1,500.00 N₨) |
+4.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
80.00 ₹ (128.11 N₨) |
187.34 ₹ (300.00 N₨) |
+134.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
40.23 ₹ (64.43 N₨) |
150.75 ₹ (241.40 N₨) |
+274.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
150.00 ₹ (240.20 N₨) |
312.24 ₹ (500.00 N₨) |
+108.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
390.24 ₹ (624.90 N₨) |
410.23 ₹ (656.91 N₨) |
+5.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,200,000.00 ₹ (1,921,612.26 N₨) |
2,810,140.28 ₹ (4,500,000.00 N₨) |
+134.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,946,806.42 ₹ (3,117,505.90 N₨) |
3,427,000.71 ₹ (5,487,805.46 N₨) |
+76.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | India Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
3,497.05 ₹ (5,599.99 N₨) |
3,122.38 ₹ (5,000.00 N₨) |
-10.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
325.76 ₹ (521.65 N₨) |
431.58 ₹ (691.10 N₨) |
+32.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
688.89 ₹ (1,103.15 N₨) |
792.10 ₹ (1,268.42 N₨) |
+15.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | India Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,377.61 ₹ (2,206.03 N₨) |
1,628.10 ₹ (2,607.14 N₨) |
+18.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
652.31 ₹ (1,044.56 N₨) |
603.66 ₹ (966.67 N₨) |
-7.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
300.00 ₹ (480.40 N₨) |
249.79 ₹ (400.00 N₨) |
-16.7 % |
Childcare | India Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
5,992.29 ₹ (9,595.72 N₨) |
5,564.58 ₹ (8,910.81 N₨) |
-7.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
155,956.42 ₹ (249,739.81 N₨) |
265,953.15 ₹ (425,882.35 N₨) |
+70.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | India Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,223.21 ₹ (3,560.12 N₨) |
1,983.45 ₹ (3,176.19 N₨) |
-10.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
2,291.07 ₹ (3,668.79 N₨) |
2,476.37 ₹ (3,965.52 N₨) |
+8.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,944.72 ₹ (6,316.86 N₨) |
3,894.30 ₹ (6,236.11 N₨) |
-1.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
2,870.12 ₹ (4,596.04 N₨) |
2,705.50 ₹ (4,332.43 N₨) |
-5.7 % |
Rent Per Month | India Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
15,950.52 ₹ (25,542.26 N₨) |
11,618.21 ₹ (18,604.75 N₨) |
-27.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
9,956.50 ₹ (15,943.78 N₨) |
6,206.68 ₹ (9,939.02 N₨) |
-37.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
36,960.71 ₹ (59,186.79 N₨) |
21,114.64 ₹ (33,811.79 N₨) |
-42.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
22,892.86 ₹ (36,659.34 N₨) |
12,553.54 ₹ (20,102.52 N₨) |
-45.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | India Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
12,898.62 ₹ (20,655.12 N₨) |
16,535.48 ₹ (26,478.99 N₨) |
+28.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
6,936.88 ₹ (11,108.33 N₨) |
8,446.64 ₹ (13,525.97 N₨) |
+21.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | India Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
46,765.75 ₹ (74,888.03 N₨) |
18,704.34 ₹ (29,952.07 N₨) |
-60.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.99 | 12.53 | +39.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | March 2025 | |
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