Cost of Living in Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal · South Asia
Monthly budget from $355 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$355
/mo
Standard
$735
/mo
Comfort
$1,480
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $180 | $100 | $25 | $50 | $355/mo |
| Standard | $380 | $200 | $55 | $100 | $735/mo |
| Comfort | $800 | $350 | $110 | $220 | $1,480/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Gateway to the Himalayas with ancient temples, trekking culture, and ultra-low costs
Internet: 25 Mbps
Safety: 3.7/5
Nomad score: 3.8/5