Kathmandu, Nepal

In 2022, a single person living in Kathmandu needs approximately EUR 420/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 856/month. Kathmandu is considered a affordable city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kathmandu costs approximately EUR 176/month in 2022. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 334/month.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Kathmandu are approximately EUR 158 in 2022. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Kathmandu costs EUR 13 in 2022, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Kathmandu average EUR 44 in 2022, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Kathmandu is located in Nepal (Asia). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 176/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 420/month, it is affordable by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Kathmandu costs approximately EUR 4 in 2022. Budget around EUR 28/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Kathmandu from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 27.2% over this period (from EUR 176 in 2022 to EUR 224 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Kathmandu in 2022, a single person needs approximately EUR 420/month. This covers rent (EUR 176), groceries (EUR 158), transport (EUR 13), utilities (EUR 44) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 856/month.