South Asia · 1 city covered
We track one city in Nepal. Its mid-range shoulder-season day comes to $94, which is 66% below the median across all 68 cities in the index.
Kathmandu is the anchor — temple smoke, prayer flags, himalaya on the horizon. Accommodation is 51% of the mid-range day there, so where you sleep decides most of the budget.
Season coefficients are calibrated per city, not shared. Across Nepal the peak-to-low swing runs 75%–75%, widest in Kathmandu (75%, monsoon-split calendar pattern: low Jun–Aug at ×0.72, peak Jan–Mar, Nov–Dec at ×1.26). Heat and monsoon push a deep three-month trough; the cool dry window carries festivals and weddings, which lifts domestic room demand as much as foreign arrivals.
Mid-range, shoulder season, same five line items. Difference is relative to Nepal ($94/day).
| Country | Mid · shoulder | vs Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| India | $118/day | +26% |
| Sri Lanka | $128/day | +36% |
On average, a mid-range traveller spends $94 per day in Nepal during shoulder season. Budget travellers can get by on around $30/day, while a luxury trip averages $333/day.
The most affordable destination in Nepal is Kathmandu, where a budget trip costs about $30 per day in low season.
At the top end, Kathmandu reaches around $333 per day during peak season.
The best windows vary by city, but many destinations in Nepal are ideal during Oct–Nov or shoulder season for a balance of weather and price.