Asia · 2 cities
Nepal for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)
Nepal has 2 cities in the dataset. Kathmandu scores highest under balanced weights at 47/100. Nepal has no digital-nomad visa.
Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.
Cities in Nepal, ranked
Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.
| # | City | Score | Cost/mo | Internet | Comfortable months | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathmandu Gateway to the Himalayas | 47 | $666 | 17.1 Mbps | 5/12 | Trekking base · Very low cost |
| 2 | Pokhara Lake town under the Annapurnas | 45 | $820 | 14.7 Mbps | 5/12 | Annapurna trekking · Phewa Lake |
* national estimate
National figures shared by every city
These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Nepal; city pages add the local numbers.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.13 per 100,000 people | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2020 |
| Political stability | 58 (percentile, World Bank WGI) | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 58 (WHO UHC index, 0–100) | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 70 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.622 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
| Starlink | unknown | Starlink availability map, 2026-10 |
Visas and entry
What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| US passport | visa on arrival |
| EU passport | visa on arrival |
| UK passport | visa on arrival |
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No long-stay guide for Nepal yet. Entry rules above are for short visits.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nepal good for digital nomads?
- Kathmandu scores 47/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 921 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Nepal's 2 cities average 46.3/100. Strongest factors in Kathmandu: cost of living and safety; weakest: air quality.
- What is the cheapest city in Nepal for a remote worker?
- Kathmandu, at about $666 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Pokhara is the most expensive city-priced option at $820.
- Does Nepal have a digital nomad visa?
- Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.
- How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Nepal without a visa?
- US passport: visa on arrival. EU passport (Germany as reference): visa on arrival. UK passport: visa on arrival. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
- Which city in Nepal has the fastest internet?
- Kathmandu, with a measured median download of 17.1 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
- How safe is Nepal?
- Nepal records 2.13 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2020) and sits at the 58th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.
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