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Cost of Living & Prices:
Nepal vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Nepal vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.68 times less for grocery shopping in Nepal than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.16 USD in Nepal and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Nepal.

2.16 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.95 USD in Nepal and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Nepal.

0.95 USD
2.39 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 3.82 USD in Nepal and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Nepal.

3.82 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.38 USD in Nepal and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in Nepal.

7.38 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.12 USD in Nepal and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Nepal.

3.12 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.95 USD in Nepal and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Nepal.

2.95 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.11 USD in Nepal and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Nepal.

2.11 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.49 USD for 12 eggs in Nepal and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Nepal.

1.49 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.03 USD in Nepal and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Nepal.

3.03 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.3 USD in Nepal and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Nepal.

0.30 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.49 USD in Nepal and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Nepal.

0.49 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.64 USD in Nepal and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Nepal.

7.64 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.75 USD in Nepal and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Nepal.

0.75 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.6 USD in Nepal and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Nepal.

0.60 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.27 USD in Nepal and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Nepal.

1.27 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.48 USD in Nepal and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Nepal.

0.48 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.8 USD in Nepal and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Nepal.

0.80 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.66 USD in Nepal and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Nepal.

0.66 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.24 USD in Nepal and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Nepal.

0.24 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Nepal vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.19 times less for meals in restaurants in Nepal than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.5 USD in Nepal and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Nepal.

1.50 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.44 USD in Nepal and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Nepal.

0.44 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.29 USD in Nepal and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Nepal.

2.29 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.95 USD in Nepal and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Nepal.

2.95 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.38 USD in Nepal and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Nepal.

7.38 USD
12.00 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 22.14 USD in Nepal and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Nepal.

22.14 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.58 USD in Nepal and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Nepal.

2.58 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.17 USD in Nepal and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Nepal.

0.17 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Nepal vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.22 times more for fuel in Nepal than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.1 USD in Nepal and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in the United States.

1.10 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.18 USD in Nepal and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 22% lower in the United States.

1.18 USD
0.92 USD

Transportation

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Nepal vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.98 times less for transportation in Nepal than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 7.57 USD in Nepal and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Nepal.

7.57 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.18 USD in Nepal and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Nepal.

0.18 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.69 USD in Nepal and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Nepal.

3.69 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.74 USD in Nepal and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Nepal.

0.74 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.85 USD in Nepal and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Nepal.

1.85 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Nepal vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.69 USD in Nepal and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Nepal.

3.69 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 27.65 USD in Nepal and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Nepal.

27.65 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 7.8 USD in Nepal and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Nepal.

7.80 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Nepal vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 19.38 times less for renting an apartment in Nepal than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 179.07 USD in Nepal and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Nepal.

179.07 USD
3 800 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 113.23 USD in Nepal and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Nepal.

113.23 USD
2 380 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 377.32 USD in Nepal and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Nepal.

377.32 USD
7 094 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 227.4 USD in Nepal and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Nepal.

227.40 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Nepal vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.67 times less for buying an apartment in Nepal than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1822 USD in Nepal and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Nepal.

1 822 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 893.69 USD in Nepal and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Nepal.

893.69 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Nepal vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Nepal is 31.65 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 189.45 USD in Nepal and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 96.8% lower in Nepal.

189.45 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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Nepal vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

20.1 USD
104 USD

Two stars

42.2 USD
146 USD

Three stars

56.3 USD
195 USD

Four stars

114 USD
252 USD

Five stars

141 USD
601 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Nepal: 20 cities, 611 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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