Moving to Nepal from Indonesia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Indonesia to Nepal? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Indonesia to Nepal, you would find that Nepal is 21.7% cheaper than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,345,683,750 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly NPR9,067,945 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 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Indonesia and Nepal.
What does your salary buy?
IDR1,345,683,750 → NPR9,067,945
To maintain the same standard of living in Nepal
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.2% more
Groceries
pay 39.2% less
Transportation
pay 54.3% more
Housing
pay 65.8% less
Childcare
pay 54.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.0% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Nepal compared to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics.
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 Indonesia 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
Indonesia generally does better on environment, though Nepal leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Indonesia generally does better on infrastructure, though Nepal leads in water stress level.
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
Indonesia 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
Indonesia generally does better on family life, though Nepal leads in education spending.
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 | Jakarta | Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) |
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| Month | Jakarta | Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) | 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) | 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) |
| Mar | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) | 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) |
| Apr | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) | 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) |
| Jul | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) | 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) |
| Sep | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) | 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) |
| Oct | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) |
| Nov | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) | 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) |
| Dec | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) |
Data:
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG),
Department of Hydrology and meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.
Indonesia passport holder visiting Nepal
Visa on Arrival
Nepal passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 Indonesia?
On average Nepal is about 21% less expensive than Indonesia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Nepal?
Budget about NPR2,266,986 for 3 months in Nepal (based on a IDR1,345,683,750 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?
Indonesia performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia.
How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Indonesia?
Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in health coverage index. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 6.9 in Indonesia. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).
What's the weather like in Nepal compared to Indonesia?
The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.
What language do they speak in Nepal?
The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.
