Kathmandu cost savings

How much does it cost to live in Kathmandu?

Nov 2025. Prices in Kathmandu The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,282.8$ (183,055.6N₨), excluding rent (using our estimator). The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 351.0$ (50,085.5N₨), excluding rent. Kathmandu is 73.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).

Is Kathmandu expensive?

Kathmandu, in general, is not too cheap nor too costly and you could survive with 5$ per day. And there's always the option of fast food restaurants like KFC! Food in Kathmandu can either be home-grown and many people actually do that – for a living – or imported through India, which makes it much more expensive.

Why is food so expensive in Kathmandu?

Food in Kathmandu can either be home-grown and many people actually do that – for a living – or imported through India, which makes it much more expensive. Buying groceries and cooking at home saves much more money than going out and eating in restaurants regularly.

Is Kathmandu cheaper than Seattle?

Kathmandu is 73.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index). Rent in Kathmandu is, on average, 93.9% lower than in Seattle. Do you live in Kathmandu? Add data for Kathmandu! This city had 1569 entries in the past 12 months by 117 different contributors. Moving to Kathmandu? Explore: