VanBasket Nepal

Food Prices in Nepal — October 2026

Name: Nepal — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 October 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-39%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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What this means for vanlife

Food in Nepal is very cheap — 39% below the world average. An excellent destination for budget van travel: the same grocery basket costs around $183 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +3.6% over the year, as of March 2026

Mar 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Mar 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), March 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Nepal

Nepal

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

India 58.2 -41.8%

Egypt 65 -35%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

Sri Lanka 68 -32%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Nepal?

No, food in Nepal is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 61 (world average = 100), meaning food is 39% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Nepal per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Nepal you can expect to spend around $183. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 61 (world = 100).

How does Nepal compare to similar countries?

Nepal has a VanBasket Index of 61. Similar or nearby countries: Tajikistan, Myanmar, India.

How often is the food price data for Nepal updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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