How long will $40,000 last in Kathmandu?

For a founder burning $4,000/month with about half of that fixed (subscriptions, debt, insurance), $40,000 lasts roughly 15.9 months in Kathmandu — versus 10 months staying in the US. That's 5.9 extra months, a ×1.59 runway multiplier.

Is Kathmandu cheaper than the US for a remote founder?

Kathmandu's cost level runs about 26% of the US in this model, so the local slice of your burn shrinks accordingly. Fixed costs don't move, which is why the multiplier is ×1.59 rather than the raw price ratio.

How do I calculate my own runway?

Use the interactive Runway Multiplier: enter your real savings, monthly burn and the fixed portion, in any currency, and compare up to three hubs at once with exact run-out dates.

Runway Multiplier · 🇳🇵 Kathmandu

How far does $40,000 stretch in 🇳🇵 Kathmandu?

A founder burning $4,000/month (half fixed) gets 15.9 months of runway in Kathmandu — a ×1.59 multiplier vs 10 months in the US.

Runway by savings level

Same $4,000/mo burn, $2,000 of it fixed. US vs Kathmandu.

Savings	🇺🇸 US runway	🇳🇵 Kathmandu runway
$20,000	5 mo	8 mo
$40,000	10 mo	15.9 mo
$80,000	20 mo	31.9 mo

Local burn there ≈ $2,510/mo (349,220 NPR). Run your own numbers →

Frequently asked questions

How long will $40,000 last in Kathmandu?: For a founder burning $4,000/month with about half of that fixed (subscriptions, debt, insurance), $40,000 lasts roughly 15.9 months in Kathmandu — versus 10 months staying in the US. That's 5.9 extra months, a ×1.59 runway multiplier.
Is Kathmandu cheaper than the US for a remote founder?: Kathmandu's cost level runs about 26% of the US in this model, so the local slice of your burn shrinks accordingly. Fixed costs don't move, which is why the multiplier is ×1.59 rather than the raw price ratio.
How do I calculate my own runway?: Use the interactive Runway Multiplier: enter your real savings, monthly burn and the fixed portion, in any currency, and compare up to three hubs at once with exact run-out dates.