Kathmandu has a cost of living index value of 103.8. Composite daily cost pressure index normalized for city and country comparison.
What this means
Lower values are generally better for this metric. STATLAS shows source names, update dates, and related places so the number is easy to verify and compare.
FAQs
What is Kathmandu's cost of living index?
Kathmandu, Nepal has a cost of living index value of 103.8 in 2026. STATLAS shows this value with source attribution and update history so it can be compared against related places.
Is Kathmandu strong for cost of living index?
Kathmandu's current cost of living index value is 103.8, which reads as weaker. For Cost of Living Index, lower values are generally stronger, so the direction of the number matters as much as the value itself.
How does Kathmandu compare to other cities in Nepal?
Kathmandu's cost of living index value is 103.8 for 2026. Compare that value with other cities in Nepal and with global city profiles because lower values are generally stronger for this metric.
When was Kathmandu cost of living index data updated?
Kathmandu's cost of living index value of 103.8 is marked for 2026 and was last updated on 2026-05-27. STATLAS keeps this date visible next to the source record.
What source is used for Kathmandu cost of living index?
Kathmandu's cost of living index value of 103.8 uses World Bank Open Data as the displayed source family. The metric description is: Composite daily cost pressure index normalized for city and country comparison.