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title: "Nepal for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/nepal
description: "Nepal for remote workers: 2 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Kathmandu (47/100). Nepal has no digital-n…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# 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.

## Cities in Nepal, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Kathmandu | 47 | 666 | 17.1 | Trekking base; Very low cost | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/kathmandu |
| 2 | Pokhara | 45 | 820 | 14.7 | Annapurna trekking; Phewa Lake | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/pokhara |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 2.13 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2020 |
| Political stability | 58th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 58/100 | 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 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | visa on arrival |
| EU (Germany) | visa on arrival |
| UK | visa on arrival |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Nepal yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/kathmandu-vs-pokhara

## FAQ

### 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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