Gargi Tomar
Updated on Feb 21, 2022 5:36 PM IST
Nepal is one of the leading destinations for medical aspirants in India. The education system of Nepal has a lot of similarities with the education system of India. Nepal is home to many top MCI approved medical colleges which is the reason why so many Indian students choose to study in Nepal. The increasing demand to pursue medicine programmes in Nepal brings many opportunities to the students. Along with the opportunities come questions, queries and a lot of confusions.
One of the most asked questions is ‘What is the cost of studying and living in Nepal’? Knowing the answer to this question is crucial as managing your budget for the entire course of the intended programme will help you sort many of your problems. The cost of studying in Nepal depends on the course and university you have applied for. Other charges like the cost of accommodation, cost of food, entertainment cost in Nepal depends on the location. If you are staying in expensive cities in Nepal like Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lalitpur, Pokhara, etc, then living would cost you much more than staying in a cheaper city.
Always make a budget plan before you move to a foreign country. Go through the following article to know the approximate cost of living in Nepal and plan your budget accordingly.
The tuition fee or studying cost in a country depends on a lot of factors. It varies according to the college and course you are opting for. The tuition fee to pursue MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) from one of the top universities in Nepal could cost you up to 50 lakh rupees, whereas, the same could cost you much less at other colleges. Refer to the list below to know more about the cost of studying MBBS in top colleges in Nepal.
College |
Tuition Fee (1st Year) |
Devdaha Medical College |
INR 24 lakh |
Biratnagar Medical College, Biratnagar |
INR 24 lakh |
Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu |
INR 25 lakh |
Karol Marcinkowski Medical University, Poznan |
INR 25 lakh |
Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhra |
INR 25 lakh |
Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital |
INR 27 lakh |
Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar |
INR 25 lakh |
Lumbini Medical College, Palpa |
INR 24 lakh |
National Medical College, Biraganj |
INR 15 lakh |
Universal College of Medical Sciences |
INR 25 lakh |
Finding yourself ideal accommodation could be a huge task. You will have to find a place that is not far from your college and also not very far from the main city. There are a lot of factors that you will have to take into account. One of the factors is money. You will have to find yourself an apartment that goes with your budget.
Facility |
Cost |
Monthly Rent for 900 Sqft in an Expensive Area (Furnished Accommodation) |
INR 84,761 |
Monthly Rent for 900 Sqft in a normal Area (Furnished Accommodation) |
INR 50,707 |
Monthly Rent for 480 Sqft in an Expensive Area (Furnished Accommodation) |
INR 71,000 |
Monthly Rent for 480 Sqft in a normal Area (Furnished Accommodation) |
INR 42,670 |
Three-bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
INR 33,000 |
Three-bedroom Apartment Outside of City |
INR 20,000 |
One-bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
INR 15,000 |
One-bedroom apartment Outside of City |
INR 10,000 |
Facility |
Cost |
Monthly Ticket for a Public Transport |
INR 1,536 |
Taxi (Normal Tariff) 1KM |
INR 50 |
Taxi (Normal Tariff) 1 Hour Waiting |
INR 300 |
One-way Ticket in a Local Transport |
INR 20 |
The cost of food and dining out in Nepal depends on the place or restaurant you have Chosen. It can vary from place to place. Here is some average cost of food items that you can refer to.
Items or Facility |
Cost |
Meal for Two People at a Mid-range Restaurant |
INR 1,500 |
1 KG of Rice |
INR 87 - INR 90 |
A Dozen of Eggs |
INR 160 |
One KG of Apples |
INR 194 - INR 200 |
One KG of Banana |
INR 97 - INR 100 |
One KG of Tomato |
INR 66 -INR 70 |
One KG of Oranges |
INR 114 - INR 120 |
One KG of Onion |
INR 53 - INR 60 |
One KG of Potato |
INR 42 - INR 50 |
One Litre of Milk |
INR 80 |
16 oz of Domestic Beer |
INR 350 |
One Bottle of Red Wine |
INR 1,200 |
Facility/ Activity |
Cost |
8 Mbps Internet for a Month |
INR 1,500 |
A Pair of Jeans (Levis or Similar) |
INR 5,000 |
A Pair of Sports Shoes (Adidas, Nike or equivalent) |
INR 10,000 - INR 11,000 |
A Summer Dress (H&M, Zara or Similar) |
INR 4,800 - INR 5,000 |
A Box of Antibiotics (12 Doses) |
INR 850 - INR 900 |
A Box of Tampons (32 Pieces) |
INR 950 - INR 1,000 |
Two Movie Tickets |
INR 1,000 - INR 1,500 |
Dinner for Two People at an Italian Restaurant |
INR 4,000 - 5,000 |
You must know that the cost of many things depends on the season. So, the above-mentioned price may vary. But, this data will help you plan your budget accordingly.
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