Relocation tools
Cost of living comparison.
Compare what your money buys across Nepal's cities — rent, food, utilities and more, side by side.
Compare
people
Kathmandu
Rs. 95,000
per month
Pokhara
Rs. 82,584
per month
Side-by-side breakdown
Category
Kathmandu
Pokhara
Rent
Rs. 24,300
Rs. 18,954
Food
Rs. 26,600
Rs. 23,940
Utilities
Rs. 8,400
Rs. 7,560
Transport
Rs. 8,500
Rs. 7,650
Healthcare
Rs. 7,200
Rs. 6,480
Education
Rs. 12,000
Rs. 10,800
Entertainment
Rs. 8,000
Rs. 7,200
Total
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 82,584
Pokhara vs Kathmandu-13.1%
Pokhara is about 13% less expensive than Kathmandu for this household.
Indicative figures — illustrative averages for comparison only. Real costs vary by neighbourhood, choices and season.