Foreign Exchange Rates Nepal
Latest available NRB published exchange rates against the Nepali Rupee (NPR), with buying and selling rates and a currency converter. Always check the publication date below.
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1 USD =
Rs. 150.49
1 USD = Rs. 150.49 (bank buying rate)
US Dollar (USD) to Nepali Rupee Trend
30-day history · updated daily
Rs. 150.78
+0.57 (+0.38%)vs prev.
Browse dollar rate history
Popular
| Currency | Unit | Buy (NPR) | Sell (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
🇺🇸 USD US Dollar | 1 | 150.49 | 151.09 |
🇪🇺 EUR Euro | 1 | 166.43 | 167.10 |
🇬🇧 GBP British Pound | 1 | 199.16 | 199.95 |
🇮🇳 INR Indian Rupee | 100 | 160.00 | 160.15 |
🇦🇺 AUD Australian Dollar | 1 | 102.27 | 102.68 |
Middle East
| Currency | Unit | Buy (NPR) | Sell (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
🇦🇪 AED UAE Dirham | 1 | 40.98 | 41.14 |
🇸🇦 SAR Saudi Riyal | 1 | 40.10 | 40.26 |
🇶🇦 QAR Qatari Riyal | 1 | 41.29 | 41.45 |
🇰🇼 KWD Kuwaiti Dinar | 1 | 487.65 | 489.60 |
🇧🇭 BHD Bahraini Dinar | 1 | 399.02 | 400.61 |
Asia
| Currency | Unit | Buy (NPR) | Sell (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
🇯🇵 JPY Japanese Yen | 10 | 9.41 | 9.45 |
🇨🇳 CNY Chinese Yuan | 1 | 22.56 | 22.65 |
🇰🇷 KRW South Korean Won | 100 | 11.26 | 11.31 |
🇸🇬 SGD Singapore Dollar | 1 | 116.92 | 117.39 |
🇭🇰 HKD Hong Kong Dollar | 1 | 19.18 | 19.26 |
🇲🇾 MYR Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 36.82 | 36.96 |
🇹🇭 THB Thai Baht | 1 | 4.45 | 4.46 |
Americas & Europe
| Currency | Unit | Buy (NPR) | Sell (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
🇨🇦 CAD Canadian Dollar | 1 | 105.54 | 105.96 |
🇨🇭 CHF Swiss Franc | 1 | 179.79 | 180.50 |
🇩🇰 DKK Danish Krone | 1 | 22.26 | 22.35 |
🇸🇪 SEK Swedish Krona | 1 | 15.01 | 15.07 |
Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Rates are indicative and may vary at banks and exchange counters.
Sending Money to Nepal?
Nepal receives over $10 billion in remittances annually, making it one of the highest remittance-receiving countries relative to GDP. If you're sending money home, compare rates across services like IME, Prabhu, Western Union, Wise (TransferWise), and Remitly.
Tips: Digital remittance services often offer better exchange rates than physical counters. Always check the total cost (exchange rate + transfer fee) before sending.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aaja ko dollar rate kati cha? (today's USD to NPR rate)+
Today Nepal Rastra Bank buys 1 US dollar at Rs. 150.49 and sells it at Rs. 151.09. Banks and remittance companies set their own rates close to these.
Aaja ko riyal ko rate kati cha? (Qatar, Saudi and UAE)+
Today's NRB buying rates: 1 QAR = Rs. 41.29, 1 SAR = Rs. 40.10, 1 AED = Rs. 40.98. The buying rate is roughly what a rupee account receives per unit sent home.
Malaysia ringgit ko rate kati cha? (MYR to NPR)+
Today Nepal Rastra Bank buys 1 Malaysian ringgit at Rs. 36.82 and sells at Rs. 36.96.
Who sets the foreign exchange rate in Nepal?+
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) publishes the daily reference exchange rates for all foreign currencies against the Nepali Rupee. Commercial banks and money transfer companies set their own rates based on NRB's rates with a small margin.
What is the best way to send money to Nepal?+
Popular remittance services to Nepal include IME, Prabhu Money Transfer, Western Union, and digital services like Wise and Remitly. Compare their exchange rates and fees — digital services often offer better rates than traditional counters.
Why is the Indian Rupee rate fixed in Nepal?+
Nepal pegs its currency to the Indian Rupee at a fixed rate of 1 INR ≈ 1.60 NPR. This peg has been in place since 1993 and is maintained through a bilateral agreement, given the strong trade relationship between the two countries.