Cost of living in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 60% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 46% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 468 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 36 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 532 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 31 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 327 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 94 (Dirham 2.59) | Dirham 6 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 207 (Dirham 5.69) | Dirham 12 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 74 (Dirham 2.03) | Dirham 5.07 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 534 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 248 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 57 (Dirham 1.57) | Dirham 3.79 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 284 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,556 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 62 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 248 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 58 (Dirham 1.59) | Dirham 4.61 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 81% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 72,201 (Dirham 1,985) | Dirham 10,772 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 28,595 (Dirham 786) | Dirham 8,005 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 8,670 (Dirham 238) | Dirham 795 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 48,017 (Dirham 1,320) | Dirham 6,108 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,483 (Dirham 866) | Dirham 4,322 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 4,230 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 510 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,020 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 353 | - 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 36,499 (Dirham 1,004) | Dirham 1,270 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 18,868 (Dirham 519) | Dirham 319 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,009 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 41 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 460 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 35 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 45% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,278 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 198 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,060 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 184 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 6,494 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 344 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 5,181 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 350 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 5% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,336,910 (Dirham 119,246) | Dirham 87,999 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 138 (Dirham 3.78) | Dirham 3.46 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,378 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 79 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨ 858 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 29 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 73% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 147 (Dirham 4.04) | Dirham 17 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 407 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 47 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 2,139 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 329 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 361 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 24 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 272 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 358 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 24 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 123 (Dirham 3.39) | Dirham 15 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 87 (Dirham 2.40) | Dirham 13 | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 476 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 63 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 66% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,832 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 204 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 746 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 91 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 2,336 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 759 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,179 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 272 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 1,083 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 71 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 207 (Dirham 5.69) | Dirham 20 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 495 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 40 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 87,457 (Dirham 2,405) | Dirham 1,834 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.11 (Dirham 0.09) | Dirham 0.70 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,995 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 266 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 327 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 22 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 516 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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