Laundry Price Guide Nepal 2026 — What Does Laundry Actually Cost in Kathmandu?

Knowing what laundry costs before you book prevents surprises. This guide covers the actual market rates in Kathmandu Valley in 2026 — from everyday wash-and-fold to dry cleaning a wedding dress.

Wash & Fold Prices

Wash-and-fold pricing in Kathmandu typically runs NPR 50–80 per kilogram. Individual-item pricing is more common for formal and delicate items:

• —Shirt or T-shirt: NPR 50–80
• —Trousers or jeans: NPR 60–80
• —Bed sheet (double): NPR 100–130
• —Bath towel: NPR 50–70

Dry Cleaning Prices

Dry cleaning commands a premium because it uses specialised solvents and requires trained handling:

• —Formal shirt: NPR 120–180
• —2-piece suit: NPR 450–600
• —Saree: NPR 200–300
• —Formal dress or gown: NPR 400–550
• —Wool sweater: NPR 300–400

Ironing Only

Ironing-only services run NPR 30–50 per garment. A school uniform set (shirt + trousers) typically costs NPR 55–65.

Carpet and Specialty Cleaning

Carpet cleaning is priced per square foot in Nepal: NPR 80–120 per sq ft depending on material. Sofa cleaning is priced per seat: NPR 300–500.

What Drives the Price Difference?

Three things affect what you pay: the service type (wash vs dry clean vs iron), the fabric (delicate materials cost more to handle), and the provider (a professional plant with tracking and insurance is worth more than an untracked neighbourhood service).

Tavo Laundry's Price Position

Tavo Laundry sits in the professional mid-market — below five-star hotel in-house rates, above informal neighbourhood washers. We publish our price list openly and charge no hidden fees. Pickup and delivery is free on orders above NPR 500.