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Birāṭnagar vs Kathmandu

Nepal vs Nepal · 237 km apart

Birāṭnagar

Nepal

₨34,846 ($262)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Kathmandu

Nepal

₨46,144 ($347)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBirāṭnagarKathmanduCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$2.85$3.71Birāṭnagar
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$11.40$14.82Birāṭnagar
Cappuccino$0.86$1.11Birāṭnagar
Monthly groceries (single person)$64.60$83.98Birāṭnagar
Monthly public transport pass$10.45$13.59Birāṭnagar
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$27.55$35.82Birāṭnagar
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$7.98$10.37Birāṭnagar
Fitness club membership$7.98$10.37Birāṭnagar
Cinema ticket$2.09$2.72Birāṭnagar
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$104$144Birāṭnagar
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$72.00$99.95Birāṭnagar
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$216$300Birāṭnagar
Total single-person budget$262$347Birāṭnagar
Average net salary$250$325

Verdict

Birāṭnagar is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Birāṭnagar runs about $262 versus $347 in Kathmandu — a difference of roughly 32%.

Salary-adjusted, Birāṭnagar leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Birāṭnagar  ·  Full cost of living in Kathmandu

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Birāṭnagar cheaper than Kathmandu?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $262 per month in Birāṭnagar versus $347 in Kathmandu — about 32% less.
How far is Birāṭnagar from Kathmandu?
The straight-line distance between Birāṭnagar and Kathmandu is approximately 237 km (148 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Birāṭnagar or Kathmandu?
The estimated average net salary is $250 in Birāṭnagar and $325 in Kathmandu. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Birāṭnagar versus $0 in Kathmandu per month.