Travel budget and cost of living in Kathmandu (Nepal) how much does a trip cost?

Kathmandu travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Kathmandu

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kathmandu for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Kathmandu compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Kathmandu in 2024 is 58% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Kathmandu in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Kathmandu by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kathmandu

Lunch

$ 1.6/person
($ 1.1 to $ 3.8)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 6.4 to $ 19)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 6.7/person
($ 5.3 to $ 7.5)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 4.1)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 4.5)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 1.7/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 3)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.4/can
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kathmandu

1-star hotel

$ 34/night
($ 13 to $ 130)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182

2-star hotel

$ 36/night
($ 8.9 to $ 241)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 37/night
($ 7.8 to $ 103)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240

4-star hotel

$ 95/night
($ 22 to $ 313)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322

5-star hotel

$ 165/night
($ 72 to $ 534)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 35/month
($ 13 to $ 131)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Room with kitchen

$ 74/month
($ 11 to $ 406)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 121/month
($ 15 to $ 539)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Cottage or guest house

$ 33/month
($ 7.8 to $ 98)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Family room

$ 90/month
($ 15 to $ 549)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Kathmandu

Milk

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 5.3)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.2
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kathmandu

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.1/km
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.2
($ 1.5 to $ 3.8)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Kathmandu

Cinema

$ 3.4/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 6)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 8.8/hr
($ 3.8 to $ 14)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kathmandu

Cigarettes

$ 3/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 3.8)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 27
($ 8.9 to $ 46)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 37
($ 15 to $ 75)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Kathmandu

$ 940
(fair price: $ 822)

Melbourne → Kathmandu

$ 936
(fair price: $ 806)

London → Kathmandu

$ 905
(fair price: $ 812)

Manchester → Kathmandu

$ 1007
(fair price: $ 867)

New York City → Kathmandu

$ 1287
(fair price: $ 1109)

Edinburgh → Kathmandu

$ 993
(fair price: $ 851)

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