Moving to Nepal from Oklahoma

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Oklahoma to Nepal — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Oklahoma to Nepal, you would find that Nepal is 66.9% cheaper than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly NPR4,574,838 in Nepal to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Oklahoma to Nepal.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 NPR4,574,838

To maintain the same standard of living in Nepal

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 75.5% less

Groceries

pay 64.5% less

Transportation

pay 21.0% less

Housing

pay 90.9% less

Childcare

pay 92.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 65.1% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 152.07 NPR (August 2026)

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

How Oklahoma and Nepal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

OK
40.3%
NP
4.1%

Nepal performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

OK
87.4%
NP
52.0%

Oklahoma performs better than Nepal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OK
3.8%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OK
$51,007
NP
$4,700

Oklahoma performs better than Nepal across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OK
74.1 yrs
NP
72.4 yrs

Oklahoma performs better than Nepal across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oklahoma City Kathmandu
Jan–Mar 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Oklahoma City Kathmandu
Jan 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)
Feb 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)
Mar 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)
Apr 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)
May 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)
Jun 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Jul 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)
Sep 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)
Dec 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.
Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Nepal passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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 Oklahoma?

Generally yes: Nepal runs about 60% cheaper than Oklahoma on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Nepal?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around NPR1,143,710 in Nepal for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Nepal?

Working remotely from Nepal's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Oklahoma and Nepal.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Oklahoma?

Nepal performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Nepal compared to Oklahoma?

The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.

What language do they speak in Nepal?

The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Oklahoma, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

NP
Population 3,751,351 30,666,598
Currency United States Dollar ($) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages English Nepali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +977
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 100