Travel budget in Nepal

Nepal: calculate your travel budget

Nepal: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Nepal for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 28 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • $ 0.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 507* (68740 NPR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 59 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 7 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 1485* (201208 NPR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 79 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 2225* (301546 NPR)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Nepal in 2024

Cost of living: Nepal VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Nepal in 2024 is 57% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Nepal by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Nepal compared to the national average.

Cities /Nepal View Details
Kathmandu 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Kathmandu
Biratnagar 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Biratnagar
Banepa 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Banepa
Baglung 1% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Baglung
Bharatpur 8% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Bharatpur
Nepalganj 10% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Nepalganj

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Local prices in Nepal by expense type

Nepal: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Nepal costs 64% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 1.8/person
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 9.1/person
($ 5.5 to $ 20)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.3/person
($ 5.5 to $ 7.9)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3.7)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 4.3)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.4/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Nepal: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Nepal costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 49/night
($ 7.4 to $ 242)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 55/night
($ 32 to $ 180)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 62/night
($ 17 to $ 227)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 97/night
($ 36 to $ 292)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 112/night
($ 43 to $ 368)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 61/month
($ 12 to $ 239)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 66/month
($ 15 to $ 289)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 105/month
($ 27 to $ 364)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 44/month
($ 11 to $ 161)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 171/month
($ 114 to $ 385)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Nepal: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Nepal costs 71% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5.1)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Nepal: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Nepal costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.4)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.2
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 90/24hrs
($ 41 to $ 238)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Nepal: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Nepal costs 69% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.8/hr
($ 3.7 to $ 14)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Nepal: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Nepal costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 3.7)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 25
($ 11 to $ 45)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 29
($ 12 to $ 67)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Kathmandu
Sydney → Kathmandu
Sydney → Kathmandu
$ 860
(fair price: $ 764)
Manchester → Kathmandu
Manchester → Kathmandu
Manchester → Kathmandu
$ 960
(fair price: $ 831)
London → Kathmandu
London → Kathmandu
London → Kathmandu
$ 845
(fair price: $ 755)
Melbourne → Kathmandu
Melbourne → Kathmandu
Melbourne → Kathmandu
$ 856
(fair price: $ 746)
New York City → Kathmandu
New York City → Kathmandu
New York City → Kathmandu
$ 1220
(fair price: $ 1050)
Montreal → Kathmandu
Montreal → Kathmandu
Montreal → Kathmandu
$ 1643
(fair price: $ 1537)

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About the information on the cost of living in Nepal

The information about the cost of living in Nepal shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Nepal updated on 10-11-2024.

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