Cost of living in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 45% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 48% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 468 (€3.30) | €18 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 532 (€3.76) | €9 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 330 (€2.33) | €3.40 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 105 (€0.74) | €0.92 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 244 (€1.72) | €2.54 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 72 (€0.51) | €1.48 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 572 (€4.04) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 218 (€1.54) | €1.55 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 60 (€0.42) | €1.30 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 284 (€2.00) | €1.01 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,533 (€11) | €5.17 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 240 (€1.69) | €1.76 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 61 (€0.43) | €1.10 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 50% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 72,598 (€513) | €933 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 23,218 (€164) | €628 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 8,499 (€60) | €103 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 48,017 (€339) | €576 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,483 (€222) | €420 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 4,230 (€30) | €73 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,095 (€8) | €32 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 36,416 (€257) | €357 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 18,868 (€133) | €99 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,009 (€7) | €4.88 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 460 (€3.25) | €10 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 37% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,278 (€23) | €77 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,060 (€29) | €31 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 6,494 (€46) | €79 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 5,181 (€37) | €98 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 39% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,336,910 (€30,621) | €22,891 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 138 (€0.97) | €1.73 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,378 (€10) | €39 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨ 828 (€5.85) | €13 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 55% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 218 (€1.54) | €12 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 407 (€2.87) | €6 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 2,141 (€15) | €41 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 358 (€2.53) | €4.53 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 272 (€1.92) | €2.09 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 321 (€2.27) | €3.33 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 141 (€1.00) | €1.28 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 78 (€0.55) | €1.49 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 334 (€2.36) | €22 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 43% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,832 (€13) | €26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 746 (€5.27) | €14 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 2,336 (€16) | €50 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,179 (€22) | €44 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 1,083 (€8) | €8 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 207 (€1.46) | €2.37 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 495 (€3.50) | €3.07 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 87,461 (€618) | €469 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.51 (€0.02) | €0.19 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,979 (€14) | €45 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 311 (€2.20) | €5.05 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 697 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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