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Nepal

Kathmandu

Asia's cheapest nomad base; basic infrastructure but real documented presence

In Kathmandu, a mid-range month runs about $604 (NPR 92,731) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Cheaper day to day than about 95% of cities

Internet3.4/10

Slower internet than about 65% of cities

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking8.5/10

Better coworking than about 85% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness8.8/10

Better wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There7.9/10

Easier to reach than about 75% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

30 categories for Kathmandu, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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