Pokhara, Nepal

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Nepal

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About Pokhara, Nepal

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$295

Family of 4 / mo

$764

Avg salary (after tax)

$288

Pokhara is a beautiful city in Nepal , known for its stunning natural scenery and adventure activities. It is nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas and offers breathtaking views of the mountains, especially the famous Annapurna range. Many tourists visit Pokhara to enjoy outdoor activities like trekking, paragliding, and boating on Phewa Lake.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Pokhara· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $56.06
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $21.8
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $22.83
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $78.89

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.06
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $332.15

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.68
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $4.68
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $3.42
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.26
CappuccinoUSD $1.71

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $3.11
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $24.91
Fast Food ComboUSD $7.79

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $5.85
Apples (1 kg)USD $3.73
Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.37
Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.37
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $0.72
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.79
Onions (1 kg)USD $0.68
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.31
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.37
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $9.96
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $2.11
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $4.68
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $12.1
Dozen EggsUSD $2.07
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.03
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.43
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.27

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $520.72
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $171.27
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $124.55
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $498.23
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $224.2
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $347.15

Leisure

Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $13.71
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $4.04
Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $74.74
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $37.36
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $1,868

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.51
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.24
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.25
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $64,770
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $59,476
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $6.23

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $35.19
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $28.64