Cheapest priced cityButwal$164 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityPokhara$304 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$70across 3 priced cities
Butwal vs the worldCheaper than 534 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalVisa on arrival for most nationalities: US$30/50/125 cash for 15/30/90 days. Indian citizens need no visa at all.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Butwal | $164 | 79.7 local level | $28 | $46 | $50 | $59 | $21 | $6 | $122 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | $259 | 97.4 local level | $98 | $207 | $55 | $59 | $39 | $8 | $273 |
| Pokhara | $304 | 81 local level | $85 | $126 | $58 | $69 | $72 | $20 | $180 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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