Can you live in Kathmandu with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $899, you would have roughly $101 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Kathmandu with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $899, you would have roughly $1,101 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Kathmandu with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $899, you would have roughly $2,101 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Kathmandu with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $899, you would have roughly $4,101 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Kathmandu with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $899, you would have roughly $7,101 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Kathmandu, Nepal

How much does it really cost to live in Kathmandu? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 1,440,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Medium city ⛰️ Mountains 💱 NPR

💰 Can I afford Kathmandu? ⚖️ Compare this city Nepal →

$ $360 1-bedroom rent / mo

64 Quality of life / 100

70 Safety / 100

62 Internet / 100

88 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$360
Food (moderate)	$240
Transport	$8
Utilities	$35
Internet	$20
Healthcare	$38
Entertainment	$105
Total (moderate)	$899

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Kathmandu.

Shared accommodation	$150
Studio	$280
1-bedroom	$360
2-bedroom	$560
3-bedroom	$780

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City Scores

How Kathmandu rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeMedium
Near the seaNo
Geography⛰️ Mountains
Capital cityKathmandu
LanguageNepali
CurrencyNPR
Time zoneAsia/Kathmandu

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Pros and Cons of Kathmandu

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $572 per month Basic $660 per month Moderate $899 per month Comfortable $1,272 per month Premium $2,089 per month

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Can You Live in Kathmandu on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Affordable	$101 / month
$ 2,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,101 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,101 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$4,101 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$7,101 / month