🇳🇵 East & South Asia
Kathmandu, Nepal
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Cheap Himalayan capital; chaotic infrastructure, frequent power and air-quality issues
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Kathmandu climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 38,274 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 127 Mbps | 101 Mbps | 4 ms | 36,840 |
| Mobile | 14.3 Mbps | 11.1 Mbps | 20 ms | 1,434 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 151.427 NPR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $343 | NPR 52,004 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $546 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $1,247 | NPR 188,800 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $279 | NPR 42,300 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $203 | NPR 30,688 |
| 1BR outside center | $96 | NPR 14,543 |
| 3BR city center | $413 | NPR 62,518 |
| 3BR outside center | $187 | NPR 28,365 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $216 | NPR 32,713 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $125 | NPR 18,886 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $1.98 | NPR 300 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $19.81 | NPR 3,000 |
| Fast food combo | $6.60 | NPR 1,000 |
| Beef (per lb) | $2.41 | NPR 365 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.86 | NPR 282 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $35 | NPR 5,357 |
| Phone plan / mo | $4 | NPR 581 |
| Internet / mo | $8 | NPR 1,207 |
| Gym membership / mo | $21 | NPR 3,188 |
| Cinema ticket | $2.97 | NPR 450 |
| Preschool / mo | $67 | NPR 10,100 |
| International school / yr | $5,054 | NPR 765,334 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $29,717 | NPR 4,500K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Nepal
Country-level research that applies to living in Kathmandu — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | Visa on arrival: 15/30/90 days ($30-125), extendable to 150 days/calendar year |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa → ANNOUNCED for 2026, launch not yet confirmed — income requirement $1,500/mo or $20,000 savings (announced terms) — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | None practical |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 36% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 4/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Nepal profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo