Cost of Living in Nepal for Indian Students

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Gargi Tomar
Updated on Feb 21, 2022 5:36 PM IST

Average Cost of Living

Nepal is one of the leading destinations for medical aspirants in India. The education system of Nepal has a lot of similarities with the education system of India. Nepal is home to many top MCI approved medical colleges which is the reason why so many Indian students choose to study in Nepal. The increasing demand to pursue medicine programmes in Nepal brings many opportunities to the students. Along with the opportunities come questions, queries and a lot of confusions. 

One of the most asked questions is ‘What is the cost of studying and living in Nepal’? Knowing the answer to this question is crucial as managing your budget for the entire course of the intended programme will help you sort many of your problems. The cost of studying in Nepal depends on the course and university you have applied for. Other charges like the cost of accommodation, cost of food, entertainment cost in Nepal depends on the location. If you are staying in expensive cities in Nepal like Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lalitpur, Pokhara, etc, then living would cost you much more than staying in a cheaper city.  

Always make a budget plan before you move to a foreign country. Go through the following article to know the approximate cost of living in Nepal and plan your budget accordingly. 

Cost of Studying in Nepal

The tuition fee or studying cost in a country depends on a lot of factors. It varies according to the college and course you are opting for. The tuition fee to pursue MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) from one of the top universities in Nepal could cost you up to 50 lakh rupees, whereas, the same could cost you much less at other colleges. Refer to the list below to know more about the cost of studying MBBS in top colleges in Nepal.

College

Tuition Fee (1st Year)

Devdaha Medical College

INR 24 lakh

Biratnagar Medical College, Biratnagar

INR 24 lakh

Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu

INR 25 lakh

Karol Marcinkowski Medical University, Poznan

INR 25 lakh

Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhra

INR 25 lakh

Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital

INR 27 lakh

Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar

INR 25 lakh

Lumbini Medical College, Palpa

INR 24 lakh

National Medical College, Biraganj

INR 15 lakh

Universal College of Medical Sciences

INR 25 lakh

Accommodation Cost in Nepal

Finding yourself ideal accommodation could be a huge task. You will have to find a place that is not far from your college and also not very far from the main city. There are a lot of factors that you will have to take into account. One of the factors is money. You will have to find yourself an apartment that goes with your budget. 

Facility 

Cost

Monthly Rent for 900 Sqft in an Expensive Area (Furnished Accommodation)

INR 84,761

Monthly Rent for 900 Sqft in a normal Area (Furnished Accommodation)

INR 50,707

Monthly Rent for 480 Sqft in an Expensive Area (Furnished Accommodation)

INR 71,000

Monthly Rent for 480 Sqft in a normal Area (Furnished Accommodation)

INR 42,670

Three-bedroom Apartment in City Centre

INR 33,000

Three-bedroom Apartment Outside of City

INR 20,000

One-bedroom Apartment in City Centre

INR 15,000

One-bedroom apartment Outside of City

INR 10,000

Transportation Cost in Nepal

Facility 

Cost

Monthly Ticket for a Public Transport

INR 1,536

Taxi (Normal Tariff) 1KM 

INR 50

Taxi (Normal Tariff) 1 Hour Waiting

INR 300

One-way Ticket in a Local Transport

INR 20

Cost of Food in Nepal

The cost of food and dining out in Nepal depends on the place or restaurant you have Chosen. It can vary from place to place. Here is some average cost of food items that you can refer to. 

Items or Facility

Cost

Meal for Two People at a Mid-range Restaurant

INR 1,500

1 KG of Rice

INR 87 - INR 90

A Dozen of Eggs 

INR 160

One KG of Apples

INR 194 - INR 200

One KG of Banana

INR 97 - INR 100

One KG of Tomato

INR 66 -INR  70

One KG of Oranges

INR 114 - INR 120

One KG of Onion

INR 53 - INR 60

One KG of Potato

INR 42 - INR 50

One Litre of Milk

INR 80

16 oz of Domestic Beer

INR 350

One Bottle of Red Wine 

INR 1,200

Other Expenditure

Facility/ Activity

Cost

8 Mbps Internet for a Month

INR 1,500

A Pair of Jeans (Levis or Similar)

INR 5,000

A Pair of Sports Shoes (Adidas, Nike or equivalent)

INR 10,000 - INR 11,000

A Summer Dress (H&M, Zara or Similar)

INR 4,800 - INR 5,000

A Box of Antibiotics (12 Doses)

INR 850 - INR 900

A Box of Tampons (32 Pieces)

INR 950 - INR 1,000

Two Movie Tickets

INR 1,000 - INR 1,500

Dinner for Two People at an Italian Restaurant 

INR 4,000 - 5,000

You must know that the cost of many things depends on the season. So, the above-mentioned price may vary. But, this data will help you plan your budget accordingly. 

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