Nepal · Asia
Kathmandu
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideBudget Himalayan base; power and internet can be patchy.
Monthly cost
$880Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $590/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Nepal.
Healthcare
Public facilities are under-resourced outside major centres; the best care is in private/teaching hospitals in Kathmandu and Pokhara, with serious cases often evacuated to Delhi or Bangkok.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign pensions, with a foreign tax credit for tax paid abroad; pension income receives an additional deduction of 25% of the first tax band.
English
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Getting in — Nepal
Full Nepal guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Tourist Visa on Arrival
15 / 30 / 90 days (extendable to 150 days per year)
Student Visa
Up to 1 year, renewable for the course
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Kathmandu at a glance
Kathmandu, Nepal costs about $880 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 40% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $350 and the smallest is transport at $50. In our data internet averages 25 Mbps and safety scores 7/10. Similar cities range from Kampot at $880 a month to Dilijan at $915.
Costs verified on November 1, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Kathmandu
How much does it cost to live in Kathmandu?
A solo remote worker in Kathmandu, Nepal spends an estimated $880 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Kathmandu?
Rent in Kathmandu is an estimated $350 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Kathmandu?
Internet in Kathmandu averages 25 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Kathmandu?
A coworking space in Kathmandu costs an estimated $90 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Kathmandu safe?
Kathmandu has a safety score of 7/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Kathmandu's nomad score?
Kathmandu scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.