In Pokhara, Nepal, living costs about $377 per month for one person and $969 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Pokhara is 65% cheaper overall.
Pokhara is 81% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Pokhara is, on average, 96% lower than in New York City.
Pokhara tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly impact the overall expense of living in Pokhara.
Food prices in Pokhara are 43% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport in Pokhara is 47% lower than the European benchmark, offering a budget-friendly option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 1.5 $ |
| Dinner | 14.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.49 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.17 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.99 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 22.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.27 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.14 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.81 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 22 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 34 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 7.39 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 67 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 122 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 130 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 188 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 399 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 28 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 223 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.83% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.6 $ |
| Haircut | 1.73 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 39.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 65 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,023 $ |