How much does a trip to Nepal cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedNPR 70,000 50%
- FoodNPR 35,000 25%
- TransportNPR 21,000 15%
- SightsNPR 14,000 10%
What a day costs in Nepal
Per person, in NPR
A mid-range day in Nepal costs about NPR 10,000 per person: NPR 5,000 for a bed, NPR 2,500 for food, NPR 1,500 for local transport and NPR 1,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about NPR 2,800; in comfort, about NPR 31,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $66.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightKathmandu: dorm / 3-star / 4-star · Source | NPR 1,500 | NPR 5,000 | NPR 12,000 |
| Food a dayKathmandu: three meals, including a drink at comfort level · Source | NPR 800 | NPR 2,500 | NPR 6,000 |
| Transport a dayKathmandu: local buses / bus and short taxi / mostly taxis · Source | NPR 300 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 5,000 |
| Sights a dayKathmandu: one sight / main paid sight / guided tour or two sights · Source | NPR 200 | NPR 1,000 | NPR 8,000 |
| A day in total | NPR 2,800 | NPR 10,000 | NPR 31,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Priya Raman against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Nepal trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to NPR 140,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | NPR 8,400$55 | NPR 30,000$197 | NPR 93,000$612 |
| 7 days | NPR 19,600$129 | NPR 70,000$460 | NPR 217,000$1,427 |
| 14 days | NPR 39,200$258 | NPR 140,000$921 | NPR 434,000$2,855 |
| 30 days | NPR 84,000$553 | NPR 300,000$1,973 | NPR 930,000$6,117 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Nepal cost per day?
For one person, about NPR 2,800 on a budget, NPR 10,000 mid-range or NPR 31,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Nepal?
For one person, about NPR 19,600 on a budget, NPR 70,000 mid-range or NPR 217,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Nepal?
About NPR 78,400 on a budget, NPR 280,000 mid-range or NPR 868,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Nepal expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Nepal costs about $66. Of the 112 destinations we price, 13 are cheaper and 98 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Nepal?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: NPR 5,000 of the NPR 10,000 a day, about 50%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.