Kathmandu ranks 2nd of 3 priced cities in Nepal on cost — $259 a month in essentials, 58% above Butwal, the cheapest. The average net salary of $273 covers that 1.1×. 97.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at local level level. PM2.5 averages 32.5 µg/m³ a year, 6× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 11°C, Aug 24°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $98 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $207 |
| Groceries | $55 |
| Dining out | $59 |
| Utilities | $39 |
| Local transport | $8 |
| Essentials / mo | $259 |
| Avg net salary | $273 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $189 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $404 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Kathmandu, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $1.96 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $19.60 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.19 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.57 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.27 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.27 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.59 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.16 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.74 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.60 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.90 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.63 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.32 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.07 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.04 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.04 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.57 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.41 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.56 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.23 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.20 |
| Monthly transit pass | $9.80 |
| Taxi start | $1.96 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.18 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.30 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $31.64 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $7.61 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $3.41 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $21.57 |
| Cinema, one seat | $2.94 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Kathmandu has 97.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (local level level). That is the 2nd-highest of 8 Nepal cities we track. Nepal's national figure is 83.8, so Kathmandu runs 14 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.8°C | 9.5°C | 77% | 47% | 45 mm |
| Feb | 13.6°C | 12.8°C | 74% | 45% | 48 mm |
| Mar | 17.3°C | 17.2°C | 67% | 39% | 68 mm |
| Apr | 20.4°C | 21.1°C | 65% | 42% | 91 mm |
| May | 21.6°C | 24°C | 78% | 55% | 230 mm |
| Jun | 23.7°C | 27.8°C | 86% | 76% | 454 mm |
| Jul | 23.9°C | 28.5°C | 90% | 95% | 825 mm |
| Aug | 24°C | 28.5°C | 89% | 93% | 640 mm |
| Sep | 23.3°C | 27.2°C | 87% | 83% | 423 mm |
| Oct | 20.4°C | 22.5°C | 81% | 50% | 117 mm |
| Nov | 16.1°C | 16.4°C | 80% | 41% | 16 mm |
| Dec | 12.5°C | 11.7°C | 78% | 38% | 18 mm |
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