Top expat cities

Nepal

Pokhara

#2 Top 5 cities

Pokhara is highly appealing for slower expat living, outdoor orientation, and longer stays, though the job market is narrow.

Country overview

Population

600 051

Year-round temperatures

Day: 19°C až 30°C

Night: 7°C až 22°C

Climate

Milder foothill climate with a wet summer and a more comfortable winter than higher-altitude areas.

Distance to the sea

720 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

7/10

Pokhara: The tourist areas are generally manageable, though petty theft, scams, road hazards, and limited emergency capacity remain relevant.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

Pokhara: Earthquakes, intense monsoon rain, flash floods, and landslides create substantial recurring risk around the valley and access roads.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Creatives
  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Strong remote community
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Tourism seasonality
  • −Less dynamic environment