Cost of living
Kathmandu compared to Sudurpashchim Pradesh
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Overview comparison
KathmanduSudurpashchim Pradesh
Consumer prices in Kathmandu are roughly 37% higher than in Sudurpashchim Pradesh.
Cost of living
| Item | Kathmandu | Sudurpashchim Pradesh |
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| Total with rent one person | 496 | 339 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,277 | 910 |
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| Without rent one person | 329 | 207 |
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| Without rent one family | 872 | 749 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 155.1 | 133.8 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 230.52 | 350.94 |
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| Food person | 223 | 193 |
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| Food family | 462 | 384 |
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| Transport person | 51.69 | 42.22 |
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| Transport family | 199.86 | 141.23 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.77 years | 74.38 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kathmandu | Sudurpashchim Pradesh |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.7 | 2.06 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.76 | 15.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.35 | 4.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.87 | 2.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.65 | 2.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.4 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kathmandu | Sudurpashchim Pradesh |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 181.23 | 107.1 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 95.22 | 70.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 335.06 | 436.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 228.37 | 250.27 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.71 | 32.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.07 | 47.55 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 11.54 | 6.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kathmandu | Sudurpashchim Pradesh |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.68 | 7.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,928 | 1,524 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,118 | 405 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 | 0.5 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.75% | 19.92% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.45 | 2.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.48 | 1.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kathmandu | Sudurpashchim Pradesh |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 0.64 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.58 | 0.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.69 | 1.07 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.94 | 4.31 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.96 | 3.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.8 | 3.51 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.87 | 0.72 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 | 0.2 |
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Other
| Item | Kathmandu | Sudurpashchim Pradesh |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23 | 17.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.74 | 3.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.63 | 6.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.12 | 2.09 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.23 | 29.14 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 54.74 | 48.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 75.37 | 80.82 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,242 | 1,586 |
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