MigrantoCost of living in Nepal
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Nepal
Spending runs from NPR 7,320 a month in the poorest fifth to NPR 33,100 in the richest
Per person, whole country
NPR 14,600
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
NPR 7,320richest 20%
NPR 33,100
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Key facts
The cost of living in Nepal in numbers
Among the cheapest countries in the world
Cheaper than 96% of countries. A basket that costs NPR 152,000 at world-middle prices costs NPR 90,900 here.
Typical spending takes 44% of the average wage
A typical person spends NPR 14,600 a month while the average take-home wage is NPR 33,200, so 56% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Nepal compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Nepal against other countries
Cheaper than 96% of countries
Where Nepal sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs NPR 152,000 at world-middle prices costs NPR 90,900 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Nepal?
A typical person in Nepal spends about NPR 14,600 a month — around NPR 176,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Nepal?
By spending, Nepal ranks #154 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about NPR 14,600 a month, the poorest 20% about NPR 7,320 and the richest 20% about NPR 33,100. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Nepal in US dollars?
The cost of living in Nepal is about $96 a month, or roughly $1,152 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Nepal?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about NPR 7,320 a month per person, a typical one around NPR 14,600, and a comfortable life around NPR 18,900. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Nepal enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about NPR 14,600 a month, while the average take-home pay in Nepal is about NPR 33,200. For more on incomes, see salaries in Nepal.
Is Nepal an expensive country to live in?
No. Nepal is more expensive than 17% of countries worldwide and ranks 25th of 27 in Asia by cost of living.
What currency is used in Nepal?
Nepal uses the Nepalese Rupee (NPR). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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