🇳🇵 East & South Asia
Pokhara, Nepal
East & South Asia ≈ Partly estimated See Nepal country profile →
Lakeside trekking base. Very thin sample (5 contributors) — treat all figures as rough estimates
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Pokhara climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 5,224 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 107 Mbps | 91.2 Mbps | 8 ms | 5,061 |
| Mobile ≈ | 18.1 Mbps | 12.9 Mbps | 21 ms | 163 |
≈ low sample this quarter — treat as directional. Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 151.427 NPR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $361 | NPR 54,594 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $488 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $1,271 | NPR 192,431 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $182 | NPR 27,500 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $128 | NPR 19,333 |
| 1BR outside center | $86 | NPR 13,000 |
| 3BR city center | $242 | NPR 36,667 |
| 3BR outside center | $161 | NPR 24,333 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $170 | NPR 25,726 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $58 | NPR 8,718 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $3.30 | NPR 500 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $13.21 | NPR 2,000 |
| Fast food combo | $6.60 | NPR 1,000 |
| Beef (per lb) | $2.55 | NPR 386 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.28 | NPR 193 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $66 | NPR 10,000 |
| Phone plan / mo | $5 | NPR 791 |
| Internet / mo | $7 | NPR 1,050 |
| Gym membership / mo | $20 | NPR 3,000 |
| Cinema ticket | $2.48 | NPR 375 |
| Preschool / mo | $49 | NPR 7,375 |
| International school / yr | $1,981 | NPR 300,000 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $33,019 | NPR 5,000K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Nepal
Country-level research that applies to living in Pokhara — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | Visa on arrival: 15/30/90 days ($30-125), extendable to 150 days/calendar year |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa → ANNOUNCED for 2026, launch not yet confirmed — income requirement $1,500/mo or $20,000 savings (announced terms) — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | None practical |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 36% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 4/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Nepal profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo