Moving to Nepal from India
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Considering a move from India to Nepal? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from India to Nepal, you would find that Nepal is 17.2% more expensive than India overall. A ₹7,077,037 salary in India would need to be roughly NPR15,449,093 in Nepal to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kathmandu averages 77°F vs 88°F in Delhi, making it significantly cooler. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between India and Nepal. What does your salary buy? ₹7,077,037 → NPR15,449,093 To maintain the same standard of living in Nepal How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 12.9% more Groceries pay 18.9% more Transportation pay 93.0% more Housing pay 24.1% less Childcare pay 24.0% more Entertainment and Sports pay 3.7% less Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from India to Nepal. The numbers behind daily life in Nepal compared to India. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year India generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate. annual government + private spending per person affects wait times and access to care WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access share of adults with obesity per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in health coverage index. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Nepal performs significantly better than India across all environment metrics. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Nepal generally does better on infrastructure, though India leads in electricity per capita. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person share of people below the poverty line India performs better than Nepal across all employment & economy metrics. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP percentage of adults who can read and write India generally does better on family life, though Nepal leads in life expectancy. Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between India and Nepal. To live, work, or study long-term in Nepal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nepal's immigration authority. India passport holder visiting Nepal Nepal passport holder visiting India Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Nepal is around 37% pricier than India, with notable variation by city. Budget about NPR3,862,273 for 3 months in Nepal (based on a ₹7,077,037 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. Connectivity is usually fine (Nepal: 4.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nepal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident? India generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India. Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in health coverage index. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 7.3 in India. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63). The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in. The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Delhi Kathmandu Jan–Mar 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) Apr–Jun 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) Jul–Sep 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) Oct–Dec 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) View all months
Month Delhi Kathmandu Jan 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) Feb 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) Mar 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) Apr 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) May 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) Jun 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) Jul 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) Aug 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) Sep 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) Oct 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) Nov 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) Dec 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) 
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