Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Nepal Asia
$998/mo85 MbpsModerate 1.0m

April is one of the best months in Kathmandu.

Twelve cells, January to December, each rated against the city's own year.

See all twelve months
Nomad Cost

$998/mo

Internet

85 Mbps

Safety

Moderate

Air Quality

5/5

Healthcare

High

Population

1.0m

Flights to Kathmandu

Partner link

Best months: Apr, Mar, Oct. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.

Search flights to Kathmandu

If you book, we earn a commission and you pay the same price.

Cost of Living

Nomad$998/mo
Expat$532/mo
Local$305/mo
Family$1,066/mo
Local Salary vs. Nomad Cost
Local salary$201.45/mo
Nomad cost$998/mo
Cost ratio5.0×

A local earns $201.45/mo but a nomad lifestyle costs $998 — that's 5.0× the local wage.

Internet & Infrastructure

City Speed
85 Mbps#101
Country Speed
74 Mbps#88
Plug Type
CDM
Voltage230V
Frequency50 Hz

Bring a Type C, D, M adapter. 230V — most modern electronics handle this automatically.

eSIM for Nepal, online when you land

Partner link

Broadband here averages 85 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.

See Nepal eSIM plans on Airalo

If you book, we earn a commission and you pay the same price.

Environment & Health

Air Quality Now160 AQI
Air Quality Score5/5
Humidity32
PollutionHigh
ClimateHigh

Quality of Life

SafetyModerate
HealthcareHigh

Can I afford this?

Surplus$502
$1500/mo budget vs $998/mo city cost
Comfortable$998/mo for Nomad lifestyle
Monthly income: $1,500

Price Breakdown

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$2.2
Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$23.07
McMeal or equivalent combo$7.69
Cappuccino (regular)$1.42
Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$2.31
Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$3.08
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$0.44
Water (0.33L)$0.18

Monthly Weather

Best months: Apr, Mar, Oct·Avoid: Jun, Aug, Jul

Pick a month to see flights for it.

Fly to Kathmandu in April

Partner link

April is one of the best months here. Feels like 29° by day. Weather score 453.

The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location. If you book, we earn a commission and you pay the same price.

Related Articles

Best Cities for Digital Nomads in South Asia 2026

From Bengaluru's thriving tech scene to Kathmandu's Himalayan backdrop, South Asia offers digital nomads an unbeatable mix of low costs ($881–$1,536/mo), fast internet, and rich culture. Here are the top 8 cities to base yourself in 2026.

9 min read·

Best Weather Cities in South Asia for Digital Nomads 2026

From Bengaluru's year-round 22–28°C spring climate to Goa's perfect November–March dry season, discover which South Asian cities offer the best weather for remote workers in 2026.

11 min read·