KathmanduvsIslamabad
📶
Kathmandu has 2x faster internet
50 Mbps avg download speed
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Kathmandu
Islamabad
Total Budget
$700/mo
$550/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$250/mo ✓
Coworking
$70/mo ✓
$90/mo
Meal Out
$2 ✓
$3
Coffee
$2
$2
Islamabad is $150/mo cheaper (27% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🌍 Kathmandu
📶 Internet50-100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+6
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London5h
🇩🇪 Berlin6h
🌍 Islamabad
📶 Internet25 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+5
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East1h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin7h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Kathmandu
ClimateSubtropical
Avg Temp18°C
Rainy Days177/year
Best months: April, January, February, December
Islamabad
ClimateSubtropical
Avg Temp22°C
Rainy Days110/year
Best months: April, May, October, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
11°11°
Apr
20°23°
Jul
23°28°
Oct
19°22°
KathmanduIslamabad
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🌍Kathmandu
🌍Islamabad
💰
Monthly Budget
$700
$550
Winner📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Winner25 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
3.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.7/10
Winner3.4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
Winner4/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
6/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
4
Kathmandu wins
vs
1
Islamabad wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Kathmandu
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Kathmandu
World-famous nightlife scene
🌍Kathmandu
Pros
- +Extremely affordable cost of living - one of the cheapest capitals in Asia
- +Gateway to Himalayan trekking including Everest Base Camp and Annapurna
- +Rich cultural heritage with seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- +Welcoming and hospitable local population
Cons
- −Severe air pollution especially during dry season - among worst globally
- −Chaotic traffic with poor road safety and no metro system
- −Monsoon season brings flooding and landslides limiting travel
- −Power outages still occur though much improved from past
🌍Islamabad
Pros
- +Extremely affordable cost of living compared to most cities
- +Beautiful location surrounded by Margalla Hills
- +Growing startup and coworking ecosystem
- +Friendly and hospitable local population
Cons
- −Internet speeds inconsistent and below global average
- −Conservative culture requires modest dress
- −Limited nightlife and entertainment options
- −Hot summers with temperatures exceeding 40C
