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:

  • $ 32 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 3.6 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 573* (80766 NPR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 61 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 7.8 per person
  • $ 3.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1576* (222446 NPR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 87 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2444* (344876 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 2025

Cost of living: Nepal VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Nepal in 2025 is 55% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:




Local prices in Nepal by expense type

Nepal: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Nepal costs 55% less than in Belgium.
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2/person
($ 1.2 to $ 4)

91% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 9.9/person
($ 6 to $ 20)

78% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.9/person
($ 5.9 to $ 8.6)

32% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

52% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 5.9)

49% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)

56% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

83% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

93% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Nepal: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Nepal costs 50% less than in Belgium.
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 51/night
($ 13 to $ 211)

52% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 55/night
($ 29 to $ 208)

62% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 67/night
($ 18 to $ 252)

56% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 156
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 40 to $ 326)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 62 to $ 352)

43% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 245
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 63/month
($ 15 to $ 213)

49% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 123
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 91/month
($ 36 to $ 334)

54% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 198
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 117/month
($ 36 to $ 406)

40% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 194
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 47/month
($ 12 to $ 152)

72% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 170
Family room
Family room
$ 190/month
($ 119 to $ 460)

26% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 259

Nepal: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Nepal costs 61% less than in Belgium.
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

38% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

77% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

62% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

58% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 5.5)

71% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3.2)

14% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

76% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

77% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

73% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Nepal: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Nepal costs 34% less than in Belgium.
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

92% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 0.4 to $ 2)

59% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.4)

29% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.3
($ 1.2 to $ 4)

59% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 100/24hrs
($ 46 to $ 245)

67% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Nepal: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Nepal costs 72% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.4/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 4.7)

77% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.2/hr
($ 4 to $ 10.2)

66% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Nepal: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Nepal costs 60% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.2/pack
($ 2.3 to $ 4)

73% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 26
($ 12 to $ 49)

75% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 33
($ 12 to $ 72)

32% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Kathmandu
London → Kathmandu
London → Kathmandu
$ 899
(fair price: $ 790)
Montreal → Kathmandu
Montreal → Kathmandu
Montreal → Kathmandu
$ 1761
(fair price: $ 1642)
Sydney → Kathmandu
Sydney → Kathmandu
Sydney → Kathmandu
$ 862
(fair price: $ 785)
Manchester → Kathmandu
Manchester → Kathmandu
Manchester → Kathmandu
$ 1015
(fair price: $ 875)
Melbourne → Kathmandu
Melbourne → Kathmandu
Melbourne → Kathmandu
$ 860
(fair price: $ 778)
New York City → Kathmandu
New York City → Kathmandu
New York City → Kathmandu
$ 1380
(fair price: $ 1190)

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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 30-03-2025.

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