A day in Kathmandu, Nepal costs about $27 backpacking, $75 mid-range, or $222 in comfort — so a 7-day mid-range trip runs about $525 on the ground, before flights.
A mid-range day breaks down as $25 bed, $18 food and drink, $5 local transport, $20 sights and $7 miscellaneous. Prices in NPR (NPR1 ≈ $0.0075).
Estimated 2026 averages in USD for one traveler. Costs move with season, neighbourhood and exchange rate — planning figures, not quotes.
| Per day, USD | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $6 | $25 | $100 |
| Food & Drink | $6 | $18 | $55 |
| Local Transport | $2 | $5 | $12 |
| Sights & Activities | $10 | $20 | $40 |
| Misc / Coffee / Tips | $3 | $7 | $15 |
| Total per day | $27 | $75 | $222 |
| 7 days on the ground | $189 | $525 | $1,554 |
Money tips for Kathmandu
Best for: Everest trek base, temples, budget Asia · South Asia · local currency NPR (NPR1 ≈ $0.0075)
Estimated 2026 averages in USD for one traveler and excluding flights. Budget assumes a hostel dorm and street food; luxury assumes a 4-star hotel and sit-down restaurants. Real spend varies with season, neighbourhood and exchange rate — check current prices before you book.
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NPR1 ≈ $0.0075
$75
per day (Mid-range)
Cost note: All figures are estimated 2026 daily averages in USD for a solo traveler. Exchange rates fluctuate. Costs vary significantly by neighbourhood, season, and personal spending habits. Budget figures assume hostel dorms and street food; luxury assumes 4-star hotels and sit-down restaurants.
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