Moving to Nepal from India
What to Expect
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 ₹7,171,031 salary in India would need to be roughly NPR15,676,908 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.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between India and Nepal.
What does your salary buy?
₹7,171,031 → NPR15,676,908
To maintain the same standard of living in Nepal
Calculate with your salary →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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from India to Nepal.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Nepal compared to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
India generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
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.
What about the environment?
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.
Will I have good infrastructure?
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.
What are the job prospects?
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.
Is it good for families?
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
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| 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) |
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| 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) |
Data:
India Meteorological Department,
Department of Hydrology and meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
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
Visa Free
Nepal passport holder visiting India
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nepal than India?
On average Nepal is around 37% pricier than India, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Nepal?
Budget about NPR3,919,227 for 3 months in Nepal (based on a ₹7,171,031 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Nepal?
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?
Is Nepal safe for expats?
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.
How is healthcare in Nepal compared to 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).
What's the weather like in Nepal compared to India?
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.
What language do they speak in Nepal?
The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
