Nepal
South Asia · Asia
Population
29.6M
GDP (Nominal)
$42.9B
Capital City
Kathmandu
Currency
NPR (रू)
Avg Salary
$250/mo
Region
South Asia
Livability Index 2026
28/100
Cost of Living
3/100
Avg Salary
65/100
Safety
57.6/100
Healthcare
40/100
Education
50/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Nepal is a breathtakingly beautiful nation nestled in the Himalayas, world-renowned for its trekking, mountaineering, and spiritual heritage. While it offers a very low cost of living and a welcoming culture, expats must navigate its developing infrastructure, urban air pollution, and limited advanced healthcare facilities.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$150
Monthly Groceries$120
Monthly Transport$20
Utilities & Internet$45
Estimated Total Monthly
$335 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Extremely affordable cost of living
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • High income tax burden (39%)
- • High unemployment rate (10.5%)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$1,447
Inflation Rate
4.7%
Unemployment
10.5%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Tourist Visa (Convertible)
Non-Tourist (Work) Visa
Residential / Investor Visa
Visa Difficulty
4/10
PR Eligibility
Practically impossible unless marrying a local citizen
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$250
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Tourism (Trekking & Mountaineering)
Agriculture
Textiles & Garments
Hydropower
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
70.8 Yrs
Literacy Rate
67%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
Tribhuvan University (TU)#1000
Kathmandu University (KU)#1200
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