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Kathmandu trip cost from India — prices in ₹
Updated October 2026 · ₹84 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Kathmandu is about 18% cheaper than Mumbai. Here's what things cost in INR, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Kathmandu vs Mumbai
| Item | Local | In INR | vs Mumbai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | Rs 300 | ₹187 | 25% less |
| Street food1 item | Rs 150 | ₹93 | 87% more |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | Rs 1,000 | ₹622 | 38% less |
| Coffeeone cup | Rs 250 | ₹156 | 32% less |
| Beerone bottle | Rs 450 | ₹280 | same |
| Bottled water | Rs 25 | ₹16 | 56% more |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | Rs 80 | ₹50 | 121% more |
| Taxi5 km in town | Rs 350 | ₹218 | 28% more |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | Rs 150 | ₹93 | 70% more |
| Transitone ride | Rs 30 | ₹19 | same |
| Hotel night3-star | Rs 5,000 | ₹3,110 | 31% less |
| SIM card1 week data | Rs 700 | ₹436 | 24% more |
| Laundry | Rs 200 | ₹124 | 24% more |
| Massage1 hour | Rs 2,000 | ₹1,240 | 17% less |
| Half-day tourper person | Rs 3,000 | ₹1,870 | 24% more |
| Entry ticketTourist town | Rs 1,000 | ₹622 | same |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What ₹10,000 gets you in Kathmandu
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | Rs 210–Rs 480₹131–₹299 | Rs 576+₹358+ |
| Coffeeone cup | Rs 150–Rs 400₹93–₹249 | Rs 480+₹299+ |
| Beerone bottle | Rs 270–Rs 765₹168–₹476 | Rs 918+₹571+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | Rs 280–Rs 560₹174–₹348 | Rs 672+₹418+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | Rs 105–Rs 270₹65–₹168 | Rs 324+₹202+ |
| Massage1 hour | Rs 1,400–Rs 3,200₹871–₹1,990 | Rs 3,840+₹2,390+ |
| Bottled water | Rs 18–Rs 50₹11–₹31 | Rs 60+₹37+ |
| Half-day tourper person | Rs 2,100–Rs 4,800₹1,310–₹2,990 | Rs 5,760+₹3,580+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in INR, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
- Indian and vegetarian restaurants in tourist areas often cost more than local places — compare with the "restaurant dinner" line.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Kathmandu cost from India?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Kathmandu is about ₹5,250 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about ₹1,800 a day; comfortable travel is about ₹12,000. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly ₹36,700.
Is Kathmandu cheaper than Mumbai?
For everyday things Kathmandu is about 18% cheaper than Mumbai. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Kathmandu in INR?
A simple local meal is around Rs 300 (about ₹187); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around Rs 1,000 (about ₹622).
What price is a rip-off in Kathmandu?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above Rs 672 (₹418) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.