Should I move to Kathmandu?

Kathmandu, Nepal has a cost of living 76.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 24.0). It is ranked #522 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 35.1 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Kathmandu?

The cost of living in Kathmandu is 76.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 24.0). Groceries are 74.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 80.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately NPR 20,909 per month. Local purchasing power index is 35.1 (NYC = 100).

🇳🇵 Nepal · #522 of 558 cities · 2026

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76.0% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

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-76.0%

vs NYC

NPR 20,909

Affitto stimato a

35.1

Potere d'Acquisto

Weak

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Kathmandu

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

24.0 Very affordable

Affitto

4.6 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

25.6 Very affordable

Ristoranti

19.3 Very affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

35.1 Weak

Affitto stimato a Kathmandu

1 camera — Centro città NPR 20,909/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro NPR 15,682/mo

3 camere — Centro città NPR 36,476/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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