How expensive is Kathmandu compared to other cities?

Kathmandu ranks #534 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 92.4% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 4.4 and local purchasing power is 34.6.

What is the average rent in Kathmandu?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kathmandu city centre costs approximately NPR 33,830 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to NPR 15,593 (saving 54%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around NPR 65,943.

Is Kathmandu affordable to live in?

Kathmandu is very affordable by global standards. Groceries are very affordable, restaurants are very affordable, and local purchasing power is very weak.

🇳🇵 Nepal · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Kathmandu

Very affordable: goedkoper dan 92.4% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #534 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 7.5% van de steden wereldwijd

Very affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Very affordable

Boodschappen

Very weak

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Kathmandu

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	NPR 33,830/mo ≈ $221	NPR 15,593/mo ≈ $102	54%
3-Kamer	NPR 65,943/mo ≈ $430	NPR 30,323/mo ≈ $198	54%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Kathmandu has a cost of living index of 15.5 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

15.5

Index

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Gap between sources