Money & shopping
What's the currency in Nepal?
Nepali rupees (NPR / Rs). 1 USD ≈ 132–135 NPR in 2026. Cash dominates — ATMs work in cities, rarely above Namche on EBC. Indian rupees in INR 100 notes are accepted near the border; INR 500/2000 are NOT legal tender.
Related questions
How do you say how much in Nepali?
"Kati ho?" (कति हो?) — the universal market question. Use it at every shop, taxi, teahouse, and bakery. The follow-up for negotiating: "yo dherai mahango chha" — "this is too expensive."
How do you say too expensive in Nepali?
"Dherai mahango chha" (धेरै महंगो छ) — "it's very expensive." Said with a small wince, you signal you want the price down. Bargaining in tourist markets typically goes 50% off the opening quote.
How do you count to ten in Nepali?
Ek (1), dui (2), teen (3), chaar (4), paanch (5), chha (6), saat (7), aath (8), nau (9), das (10). Useful for markets, taxis, and ordering by quantity.
How do you say money in Nepali?
"Paisa" (पैसा) is money colloquially; "rupaiyaa" (रुपैयाँ) is rupees specifically. "Saya rupaiyaa" is 100 rupees, "hajaar rupaiyaa" is 1,000.