Kathmandu vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Kathmandu (Nepal) · Overall index 19.7 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 173% more expensive than Kathmandu.
- Rent in Tokyo is 303% more expensive than in Kathmandu.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 192% more expensive than in Kathmandu.
| Item | Kathmandu | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +303% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $337 | $1,307 | +288% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $227 | $782 | +244% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $549 | $2,737 | +399% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $390 | $1,558 | +299% |
| Groceries | +151% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.41 | $0.87 | +112% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.06 | $2.62 | +147% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.36 | $3.43 | +152% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.46 | $3.26 | +123% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.18 | $9.15 | +119% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.96 | $9.77 | +147% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $4.88 | $14.2 | +191% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.41 | $3.74 | +165% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.59 | $1.62 | +175% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.35 | $3 | +122% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.53 | $4.44 | +190% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $0.82 | $2.3 | +180% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.74 | $2.06 | +178% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.76 | $1.69 | +122% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.74 | $1.8 | +143% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $4.27 | $11.4 | +167% |
| Transport | +187% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.55 | $1.65 | +200% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $27.6 | $75.4 | +173% |
| Taxi, base fare | $0.88 | $2.32 | +164% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.4 | $1.23 | +207% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.22 | $0.58 | +164% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $5,793 | $18,186 | +214% |
| Dining out | +192% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $5.27 | $13.8 | +162% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $26.2 | $70.3 | +168% |
| Fast food combo meal | $2.65 | $7.88 | +197% |
| Cappuccino | $1.14 | $3.87 | +239% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.63 | $1.65 | +162% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.46 | $4.95 | +239% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2 | $5.82 | +191% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.49 | $1.35 | +176% |
| Telecom | +121% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $21.1 | $41.5 | +97% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $23.7 | $52.1 | +120% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.11 | $0.26 | +136% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $5.46 | $12.7 | +133% |
| Utilities & household | +147% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $52.8 | $126 | +139% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.06 | $0.15 | +150% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.45 | $3.07 | +112% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.43 | $1.05 | +144% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $6.03 | $16.3 | +170% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $24.1 | $62.2 | +158% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $4.8 | $9.79 | +104% |
| Men's haircut | $9.08 | $23.3 | +157% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $6.48 | $18.8 | +190% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $551 | $1,434 | +160% |
2,906 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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