Cost of Living in Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal · South Asia
Monthly budget from $278 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$278
/mo
Standard
$508
/mo
Comfort
$966
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $150 | $75 | $15 | $38 | $278/mo |
| Standard | $270 | $135 | $30 | $73 | $508/mo |
| Comfort | $540 | $222 | $58 | $146 | $966/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Himalayan gateway with Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Everest trekking base, and spiritual energy
Internet: 20 Mbps
Safety: 3.8/5
Nomad score: 3.7/5