Top expat cities

Nepal

Kathmandu

#1 Top 5 cities

Kathmandu is the main expat center of the country, with the broadest range of schools, services, coworking, and international links.

Country overview

Population

1 442 271

Year-round temperatures

Day: 18°C až 29°C

Night: 2°C až 20°C

Climate

Valley subtropical climate with milder winters, a warm pre-monsoon period, and a summer monsoon.

Distance to the sea

680 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

6/10

Kathmandu: Serious crime is relatively uncommon, but pickpocketing, bag-snatching, traffic risks, and occasional unrest require normal urban caution.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

Kathmandu: Major earthquake exposure is high, and monsoon rain can trigger flash floods and landslides that disrupt roads and emergency access.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Teachers
  • Students
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇩🇪Germans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Strong remote community
  • +Cafe culture
  • +Quality services

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Seasonal smog
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality