Cost of Living in Kathmandu vs Smaller Cities in Nepal (2026 Guide)
Compare rent, food, transport, utilities, monthly budgets, and salary needs in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, and Butwal using September 2026 estimates.
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Dollar Card Nepal 2026: $500 Limit, Banks, Documents & Fees Guide
Get an international prepaid dollar card in Nepal. NRB $500/year facility, which banks issue fastest, citizenship/PAN/passport requirements, load fees, renewal and what you can (and cannot) pay.
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Driving License Trial Nepal 2026: Written Test + Trial Tips & Fail Reasons
Pass your Nepal driving license in one attempt. Written test pattern (Likhit), trial 7 stages for bike & 4-wheel, common fail points, retrial rules and online result on edlvrs.dotm.gov.np.
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EPF vs CIT vs SSF Nepal 2026: Which Retirement Scheme & Can You Join Two?
Employees Provident Fund vs Citizen Investment Trust vs Social Security Fund compared. Contribution rates, who must join, benefits, withdrawal, tax saving and whether private employees can hold SSF + CIT together.
Utilities
Fuel Price Nepal Today 2026: NOC Petrol/Diesel Rate & Mileage Cost Guide
Track NOC petrol, diesel, kerosene & LPG prices in Nepal. How NOC sets rates from IOC import, price history, mileage cost per km formula and fuel-cost calculator.
Property
Ghar Naksa Pass Nepal 2026: Documents, Process & Fees Guide
Complete 2026 guide to Ghar Naksa Pass (building permit) in Nepal. Documents (Lalpurja, Char-killa, drawings), ward→municipality steps, EBPS online, Asthai vs Sthai permit, fees per sq ft, timeline 30–90 days, and inspections.
Finance
Gold vs Silver Investment Nepal 2026: Hallmark, Making Charges & Resale Guide
Gold or silver in Nepal? FENEGOSIDA rates per tola, hallmark 995/999/916 vs silver purity, making-charge math, buyback/resale rules and which suits investment vs jewelry.