Housing
Expat Neighborhoods
Common expat neighborhoods include:
• Bhatbateni
• Lazimpat
• Sanepa -Lalitpur
• Hattisar
• Chauni
Rental Housing Cost
Rental costs for a quality apartment can range from 1,000-3,000 USD per month. Luxury apartments can range from 3,000 to 6,000 USD per month.
Local Details
Transportation
Public transport mainly consists of buses and Tuk Tuk. Many expats hire a car and driver.
Fun Facts
People in Nepal do not greet one another with a handshake, but rather put their palms together and bow their forehead and say Namaste (directly translated as I salute the God in you?). This is the same greeting used throughout India.
Nepal has the densest concentration of World Heritage Sites. Kathmandu valley alone has 7 World Heritage Cultural sites within a radius of 15 kilometers.
Local Currency
NPR