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

Koszty Utrzymania w Kathmandu

Very affordable: tańsze niż 92.4% miast na świecie

Pozycja #534 z 577 miast · Droższe niż 7.5% miast na świecie

Very affordable

Koszty utrzymania

Very affordable

Czynsz

Very affordable

Artykuły spożywcze

Very weak

Siła nabywcza

Niższy indeks = bardziej przystępne

Ceny wynajmu w Kathmandu

Mieszkanie	Centrum miasta	Poza centrum	Oszczędzasz
1 pokój	NPR 33,830/mo ≈ $222	NPR 15,593/mo ≈ $103	54%
3 pokoje	NPR 65,943/mo ≈ $434	NPR 30,323/mo ≈ $199	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.

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