Nepal · Asia
Kathmandu
Best for: Mountain-adjacent nomads who want trekking access at very low costs.
Mid-tier monthly cost
Full breakdown$930/mo
- Rent$400
- Groceries$180
- Dining out$150
- Transport$30
- Utilities$70
- Coworking$100
Climate at a glance
Year heatmapSubtropical highland
Best months
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
Annual range: 10°–22°C
FIRE math at this cost
Run scenariosAnnual spend
$11,160
FIRE target (4% SWR)
$279,000
Coast-FIRE @ 7%/30yr
$36,651
Editorial estimates using the standard 4% Trinity-study rule. Run the FIRE calculator for sequence-of-returns risk, custom withdrawal rates, and country-specific tax assumptions.
Visa for nomads
Medium nomad-friendlyPathway
Long visa-free
Program
—
Typical max stay
5 months
Visa-on-arrival up to 150 days/year for most passports; no formal DNV.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Field notes
Among the cheapest cities anywhere — Kathmandu offers extreme cost arbitrage. Thamel is the tourist/nomad anchor; Patan and Lazimpat are the quieter alternatives. Nepal has visa-on-arrival for most passports up to 150 days/year. Internet/power can be unreliable; book a coworking with backup.
Mild year-round (10-22°C) due to altitude (1,400m). Monsoon (June–September) brings clouds and rain — limited mountain views. October and February–April are the trekking seasons; January is cold but bright.
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Build your stack for Kathmandu
- Travel insuranceLong-term, nomad-friendly cover for your stay in Kathmandu
- Multi-currency bankingAvoid 4% conversion fees on foreign cards
- eSIM data planDay-one connectivity in Kathmandu
- Coworking & colivingDay passes, monthly memberships, verified workspaces in Kathmandu
- Flight dealsCheapest routes in and out of Kathmandu