Nepal vs United States
United States is about 74% pricier than Nepal overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 25.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 58 of 100).
Metric Nepal United States
Price level (US=100) 25.6 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $5,737 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $5,830 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 4.7% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Nepal United States
Housing & utilities 31 215
Food 67 117
Transport 85 116
Restaurants & hotels 37 142
Health 19 208
Communication 29 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Nepal United States
Quality-of-life score 58/100 91/100
Life expectancy 71 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.1 5.8
Internet users 46% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Nepal more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 74% pricier than Nepal overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Nepal would cost roughly $390,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Nepal or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 58 out of 100.
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