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

Custo de Vida em Kathmandu

Very affordable: mais barato que 92.4% das cidades no mundo

Classificada em #534 de 577 cidades · Mais cara do que 7.5% das cidades mundialmente

Very affordable

Custo de Vida

Very affordable

Renda

Very affordable

Supermercado

Very weak

Poder de Compra

Índice mais baixo = mais acessível

Preços de Renda em Kathmandu

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	NPR 33,830/mo ≈ $221	NPR 15,593/mo ≈ $102	54%
3 Quartos	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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