India vs Nepal

India
Asia
Capital New Delhi · 1353M people · Rupee
Nepal
Asia
Capital Kathmandu · 28M people · Rupee
Cost of living
Not enough data
Not enough data
Safety
Not enough data
Not enough data
Getting around
Not enough data
Not enough data
Culture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Passport reach
India
not scored
Airports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Climate
Depends on you
not scored
Overall
Not enough data to call it.
Across 5 scored factors, each counted once — we don't weight them for you. Healthcare, visas and tax aren't included.

Cost of living

monthly median · solo budget

$824/mo
Minimalist $618 · Comfort $1,524
ranks #2 of 95 worldwide

Cost in the three biggest cities

India's $824/mo monthly cost (across 4 scored cities); Nepal has no monthly cost data yet — not enough data to call a winner.

Safety

safety index

India

1.0/5
Use caution

India's 1.0/5 safety score (across 4 scored cities); Nepal has no safety score data yet — not enough data to call a winner.

Getting around

transit & transport systems

India

2.0/5
Plan around it

India's 2.0/5 mobility score (across 4 scored cities); Nepal has no mobility score data yet — not enough data to call a winner.

Culture

cultural depth

India

3.8/5
Strong scene

India's 3.8/5 culture score (across 4 scored cities); Nepal has no culture score data yet — not enough data to call a winner.

Passport reach

what the passport opens

India reaches more
IN flagIndiaNepalNP flagGap
Visa-free destinations269+17
GDP reach8%6%+2%
Heritage sites reachable213135+78

India's passport reaches 26 destinations visa-free to Nepal's 9 — India opens more doors without a visa.

Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.

Airports

international connectivity

IN flagIndiaNepalNP flagGap
Major airports161+15
Annual passengers324M——

India's 324M passengers/yr annual passenger volume (across 15 scored cities); Nepal has no annual passenger volume data yet — not enough data to call a winner.

Climate

where most people live · °C

Depends on you
India11°C to 41°C

Extremes — coldest Srinagar -16°C

Nepal7°C to 35°C

Extremes — hottest Nepalgunj 43°C

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India runs 11°C to 41°C for most people; Nepal runs 7°C to 35°C for most people.

Srinagar runs colder, at -16°C; Nepalgunj runs hotter, at 43°C. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.

India vs Nepal: frequently asked

▶Should I move to India or Nepal?
Not enough data to call it. Across 5 scored factors, each counted once — we don't weight them for you. Healthcare, visas and tax aren't included.
▶Is India or Nepal cheaper?
India's $824/mo monthly cost (across 4 scored cities); Nepal has no monthly cost data yet — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Is India or Nepal safer?
India's 1.0/5 safety score (across 4 scored cities); Nepal has no safety score data yet — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Is it easier to get around in India or Nepal?
India's 2.0/5 mobility score (across 4 scored cities); Nepal has no mobility score data yet — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Does India or Nepal have a richer culture?
India's 3.8/5 culture score (across 4 scored cities); Nepal has no culture score data yet — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Which has better flight connections, India or Nepal?
India's 324M passengers/yr annual passenger volume (across 15 scored cities); Nepal has no annual passenger volume data yet — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Which passport is stronger, India or Nepal?
India's passport reaches 26 destinations visa-free to Nepal's 9 — India opens more doors without a visa. Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.
▶What is the climate like in India versus Nepal?
India runs 11°C to 41°C for most people; Nepal runs 7°C to 35°C for most people. Srinagar runs colder, at -16°C; Nepalgunj runs hotter, at 43°C. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.