Rs 1,000 is about $7.41. October 2026 rates ยท 1 USD = Rs 135
| Nepalese rupee | US$ | In Kathmandu that buys |
|---|---|---|
| Rs 100 | $0.74 | 4 bottle(s) of water |
| Rs 200 | $1.48 | 8 bottle(s) of water |
| Rs 500 | $3.7 | 1.7 local meal(s) |
| Rs 1,000 | $7.41 | 3 local meal(s) |
| Rs 2,000 | $14.8 | 6 local meal(s) |
| Rs 5,000 | $37 | 1 hotel night(s) |
| Rs 10,000 | $74.1 | 2 hotel night(s) |
| Rs 20,000 | $148 | 4 hotel night(s) |
| Rs 50,000 | $370 | 10 hotel night(s) |
| Rs 100,000 | $741 | 20 hotel night(s) |
| $1 | Rs 135 |
| $5 | Rs 675 |
| $10 | Rs 1,350 |
| $50 | Rs 6,750 |
| $100 | Rs 13,500 |
Reference rates; the page refreshes them when it opens. Exchange booths and cards add a fee.
About $7.41 at October 2026 rates. Card and exchange-booth rates add a fee on top.
Take the NPR amount and divide by 135.
About 3 local meal(s). See the Kathmandu price guide for every item.