Cost of living in Sa Pa is very similar to Kathmandu (without rent).
Rent in Sa Pa is 74% more expensive than in Kathmandu.
Cost of living including rent in Sa Pa is 24% higher than in Kathmandu.
Food in Sa Pa is 11% more expensive than in Kathmandu.
Transport in Sa Pa is 74% cheaper than in Kathmandu.
| Sa Pa | Kathmandu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sa Pa | Kathmandu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.91 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.8 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.21 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.78 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.56 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 9.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.36 $ | 2.96 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.98 $ | 8.86 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.46 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.4 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.73 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.92 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.93 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.16 $ | 0.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.9 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.09 $ | 10.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 181 $ | 97.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 464 $ | 208 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 276 $ | 180 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 583 $ | 359 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,685 $ | 2,306 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 931 $ | 1,201 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 532 $ | 231 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.15 % | 12.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.1 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.12 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Haircut | 3.89 $ | 2.84 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.9 $ | 53.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.9 $ | 25.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 217 $ | 87.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,412 $ | 4,063 $ |