❄️ Updated: July 2026 · Prices from CG Electronics, Golchha, MultiPower, Samsung Nepal · All prices include 13% VAT
❄️ AC Nepal · Complete 2026 Buyer’s Guide
[2026] AC Price in Nepal
— All Brands, Inverter Guide & Bill Savings
20+ AC models from Hisense, LG, Samsung, Midea, CG, Panasonic, Gree, TCL with verified Nepal prices. Inverter vs non-inverter breakdown, room size guide, electricity bill calculator — updated July 2026.
रू ५१,९९०
Cheapest 1T AC
रू १,९०,५९०
Premium LG 2T
30-50%
Inverter Savings
3 Sizes
1T · 1.5T · 2T
❄️ Quick Answer — AC Price Nepal by Tonnage 2026
- 1.0 Ton Inverter AC: रू ५१,९९० (Hisense) to रू ११७,२९० (LG Dual Inverter)
- 1.5 Ton Inverter AC: रू ७८,१९० (CG) to रू १,४९,७९० (LG Dual Inverter)
- 2.0 Ton Inverter AC: रू १,१८,७९० (TCL) to रू १,९०,५९० (LG Dual Inverter)
- Best budget brand: Hisense / Himstar — lowest prices, growing Nepal service
- Best value brand: Midea / CG — proven reliability + good spare parts availability
- Best premium brand: LG Dual Inverter — lowest electricity bills long-term
💰 Complete AC Price List Nepal 2026 — All Brands
Prices below are current July 2026 retail prices from authorized Nepal dealers including CG Electronics, Golchha, MultiPower, Samsung Nepal Plaza, and LG authorized dealers. All prices include 13% VAT.
❄️ 1.0 Ton AC Prices Nepal
| Brand & Model | Type | Features | Power (kW/hr) | Price (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hisense AS-12HR4SVDTQCheapest | Split Inverter | Standard cooling, remote control | ~0.85 | रू ५१,९९० – ५२,९०० |
| Himstar 1.0T WiFi InverterBudget Smart | Split Inverter + WiFi | Smart WiFi control, voice assistant | ~0.88 | रू ५७,९९० |
| CG 1.0T Non-Inverter | Split Non-Inverter | Basic cooling, Nepal service | ~1.0 | रू ५६,८९० |
| CG 1.0T Inverter | Split Inverter | Energy saving, CG service network | ~0.80 | रू ७१,३९० |
| Neo 1.0T Inverter | Split Inverter | 5-star energy rating, quiet | ~0.78 | रू ६८,५०० |
| TCL 1.0T Non-Inverter | Split Non-Inverter | Basic, affordable | ~1.0 | रू ७०,०९० |
| Midea Xtreme Save 1.0T Inverter | Split Inverter | Xtreme Save technology, turbo cool | ~0.82 | रू ६६,०००– ७३,००० |
| Midea Portable 1.0T | Portable | No installation needed, portable | ~1.1 | रू ६८,५०० |
| Samsung 1.0T Digital Inverter | Split Inverter | Wind-Free cooling, Samsung care | ~0.85 | रू ८६,४९० – १,०४,४९० |
| LG Dual Inverter 1.0TPremium | Split Dual Inverter | BLDC motor, 10yr compressor warranty | ~0.72 | रू ९९,६९० – १,१७,२९० |
❄️ 1.5 Ton AC Prices Nepal
| Brand & Model | Type | Features | Power (kW/hr) | Price (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CG 1.5T Inverter (CG18HPC04)Best Value | Split Inverter | Energy efficient, CG Nepal network | ~1.25 | रू ७८,१९० – ९१,८९० |
| Hisense 1.5T Inverter | Split Inverter | Multi-speed compressor, auto clean | ~1.2 | रू ८६,९९९ |
| Neo 1.5T Inverter | Split Inverter | 5-star, quiet operation | ~1.18 | रू ९२,५०० |
| Midea Xtreme Save 1.5T | Split Inverter | Xtreme Save, turbo, sleep mode | ~1.22 | रू ९१,७९० – १,००,००० |
| Midea Breezeless E 1.5T | Split Inverter | No direct airflow, gentle cooling | ~1.2 | रू १,०४,४०० – १,१३,००० |
| Midea Penrose Air 1.5T | Split Inverter | Premium slim design, AI mode | ~1.18 | रू १,१७,०००– १,२५,००० |
| Gree 1.5T Inverter | Split Inverter | Smart series, WiFi ready | ~1.2 | रू १,०४,०००– १,२०,००० |
| Haier 1.5T Split | Split Inverter | Self-clean, anti-bacteria filter | ~1.25 | रू ९९,००० |
| Panasonic Smart Inverter 1.5T | Split Inverter | NanoeX air purification, WiFi | ~1.15 | रू १,१८,६१५ |
| Samsung 1.5T Digital Inverter | Split Inverter | Wind-Free, 5-in-1 Convertible | ~1.18 | रू १,१९,९९० – १,२५,५९० |
| LG Dual Inverter 1.5TTop Premium | Split Dual Inverter | BLDC, 10yr warranty, most efficient | ~1.05 | रू १,२७,३९० – १,४९,७९० |
❄️ 2.0 Ton + Commercial AC Prices Nepal
| Brand & Model | Type | Features | Power (kW/hr) | Price (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCL 2.0T Inverter (TAC24CHSAI)Best Budget 2T | Split Inverter | Energy saving, basic smart features | ~1.75 | रू १,१८,७९० |
| Midea 2.0T Inverter Wall Mount | Split Inverter | Powerful, Xtreme cooling | ~1.80 | रू १,२०,०००– १,३०,००० |
| Samsung 2.0T Digital Inverter | Split Inverter | Convertible 5-in-1, fast cooling | ~1.75 | रू १,४४,९९० |
| LG Dual Inverter 2.0TPremium | Split Dual Inverter | BLDC, most efficient 2T Nepal | ~1.58 | रू १,६२,०९० – १,९०,५९० |
| Midea Ceiling Cassette 1.5-4.0T | Cassette/Ductable | Commercial, 360° airflow | 1.2-3.5 | रू १,१०,०००– २,६५,००० |
⚡ Inverter vs Non-Inverter AC — Which One for Nepal?
This is the single most important decision when buying an AC in Nepal. Here is the plain truth without marketing fluff:
✅ Inverter AC — Recommended for Nepal
How it worksVariable speed compressor
Electricity use0.72-1.25 kWh/hr (1.5T)
Monthly bill (8hr/day)रू ३,५०० – ५,५००
Temperature controlPrecise — no temperature swings
Noise levelVery quiet — compressor doesn’t cycle
Startup timeSlower — 5-8 min to cool room
Price premium+रू १५,०००-२५,000
Compressor lifeLonger — less wear from cycling
Best forRegular use (4hr+/day)
Non-Inverter AC — Only for Light Use
How it worksFixed speed — full on or full off
Electricity use1.5-1.8 kWh/hr (1.5T)
Monthly bill (8hr/day)रू ५,५०० – ८,०००
Temperature controlCycles on/off — temp fluctuates
Noise levelLouder — compressor cycles on/off
Startup timeFast — full power immediately
PriceCheaper upfront
Compressor lifeShorter — high stress from cycling
Best forVery occasional use (under 2hr/day)
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Nepal verdict: For any household using AC more than 3-4 hours per day — always buy inverter. The monthly electricity bill saving of रू १,५०० – ३,000 vs non-inverter pays back the price premium in 8-15 months. After that, you save permanently. Non-inverter only makes sense for a guest room used occasionally.
📐 AC Tonnage Guide — Right Size for Your Room Nepal
Getting the wrong tonnage is the most expensive AC mistake. Too small = AC runs continuously and struggles, fails early. Too large = room cools unevenly, high electricity bills, excess humidity.
1.0 Ton
100 – 150 sq. ft.
12,000 BTU
Bedroom 10×12 ft. Studio apartment room. Small office cabin. Ground floor room with good insulation.
1.5 Ton
150 – 250 sq. ft.
18,000 BTU
Master bedroom 14×16 ft. Living room for 3-4 people. Medium office room. Most popular size in Nepal.
2.0 Ton
250 – 400 sq. ft.
24,000 BTU
Large living/dining area. Conference room. Restaurant section. Top floor room with direct sun exposure.
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Nepal-specific sizing adjustments: Add 0.5T to your calculated size if: (1) room is on top floor with roof directly above, (2) room faces west (afternoon sun), (3) Terai location with extreme summer, (4) room has 5+ occupants regularly, (5) large windows with direct sun. Kathmandu’s mild climate generally allows choosing the lower end of the square footage range.
🧮 AC Electricity Bill Calculator — Nepal NEA Tariff
❄️ [CALCULATOR: AC Electricity Consumption & Monthly NEA Bill Calculator]
Enter your AC tonnage, daily hours, and location to get estimated monthly electricity cost at current NEA tariff rates
Manual Calculation — 1.5T LG Dual Inverter running 8hr/day:
AC Power Consumption: ~1.05 kWh/hr (LG Dual Inverter)
Daily consumption: 1.05 × 8 hours = 8.4 units/day
Monthly consumption: 8.4 × 30 = 252 units/month
NEA tariff (above 250 units tier): ~रू १४/unit
Monthly AC bill: 252 × रू १४ = रू ३,५२८/month
Same room — 1.5T Non-Inverter AC:
Power consumption: ~1.65 kWh/hr
Monthly consumption: 396 units
Monthly bill: 396 × रू १४ = रू ५,५४४/month
Monthly saving with inverter: रू २,०१६
Annual saving: रू २४,१९२
LG premium recovery: ~रू ५०,000 extra ÷ रू २४,192/yr = 2.1 years
AC Power Consumption: ~1.05 kWh/hr (LG Dual Inverter)
Daily consumption: 1.05 × 8 hours = 8.4 units/day
Monthly consumption: 8.4 × 30 = 252 units/month
NEA tariff (above 250 units tier): ~रू १४/unit
Monthly AC bill: 252 × रू १४ = रू ३,५२८/month
Same room — 1.5T Non-Inverter AC:
Power consumption: ~1.65 kWh/hr
Monthly consumption: 396 units
Monthly bill: 396 × रू १४ = रू ५,५४४/month
Monthly saving with inverter: रू २,०१६
Annual saving: रू २४,१९२
LG premium recovery: ~रू ५०,000 extra ÷ रू २४,192/yr = 2.1 years
🏆 Best AC Nepal 2026 — Editor’s Top Picks
Best Budget AC Nepal
Hisense 1.5T Inverter AS-18UR4RMSKB00
रू ८६,९९९
Inverter compressor · 1.5T · auto-clean filter · multi-speed · 1yr warranty Nepal
Best-in-class price for inverter 1.5T. Hisense service center expanding in Nepal. Good for budget-conscious buyers who still want inverter efficiency.
Best Value AC Nepal
Midea Xtreme Save 1.5T Inverter
रू ९१,७९०
Xtreme Save inverter · turbo cool · sleep mode · auto restart · 5yr compressor warranty
Midea’s proven reliability and Xtreme Save technology make this the best value pick for Kathmandu homes in 2026. Parts readily available from Golchha network.
Best Premium AC Nepal
LG Dual Inverter 1.5T S3-W18KL3VA
रू १,२७,३९०
BLDC Dual Inverter · 10yr compressor warranty · lowest electricity bill · WiFi ready
Most energy-efficient 1.5T AC in Nepal. 10-year compressor warranty is unmatched. Higher upfront cost recovered in 2-3 years through electricity savings. Best long-term value for daily users.
🏷️ AC Brand Guide — Nepal 2026
| Brand | Nepal Distributor | Service Network | Price Range | Best Known For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG | LG Nepal / Goldstar | Excellent — KTM, PKR, BRT, DHN | Premium | BLDC Dual Inverter, energy efficiency, 10yr warranty |
| Samsung | Samsung Nepal / IMS | Very Good — nationwide | Mid-Premium | Wind-Free cooling, 5-in-1 Convertible, Digital Inverter |
| Midea | Golchha Organization | Good — major cities | Mid-Range | Xtreme Save technology, Breezeless, value for money |
| CG (Nepal) | CG Electronics Nepal | Very Good — Nepal-wide | Budget-Mid | Local brand trust, wide Nepal service, affordable |
| Hisense | Various Nepal dealers | Growing — KTM, PKR | Budget | Cheapest inverter in Nepal, good basic performance |
| Panasonic | Authorized dealers | Good — major cities | Mid-Premium | NanoeX air purification, reliability |
| Gree | Various Nepal dealers | Moderate | Mid-Range | World’s largest AC maker, good specs per rupee |
| Himstar | Nepal distributors | Growing | Budget | WiFi inverter at budget price, smart features |
| TCL | Nepal distributors | Moderate | Budget-Mid | Affordable 2T AC, decent build |
| Haier | Authorized Nepal | Moderate | Mid-Range | Self-cleaning filter, anti-bacteria |
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Service center tip: Always check service center distance before buying. The best AC is useless if the nearest service center is 200km away. CG Electronics has the widest Nepal network reaching even smaller towns. LG and Samsung are excellent in major cities. For remote districts, CG or local brands with distributor service are safest.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which AC is best in Nepal under 1 lakh?+
Best AC under रू १ लाख in Nepal 2026: For 1.0 ton — LG Dual Inverter at रू ९९,690 (best efficiency). For 1.5 ton budget — CG 1.5T Inverter at रू ७८,190 (best value) or Hisense 1.5T at रू ८६,999 (cheapest inverter 1.5T). Avoid non-inverter AC regardless of brand if you plan to use it regularly — long-term electricity costs will far exceed the initial savings.
How much does AC installation cost in Nepal?+
AC installation cost in Nepal: Standard installation (within 3 meters of pipe) is usually included free by dealers or costs रू २,000-४,000. Long-pipe installation (per extra meter beyond 3m) costs रू ५००-८०० per meter. Wall drilling through thick cement walls adds रू ५०० per wall. Stabilizer (recommended for Nepal’s voltage fluctuation) costs रू ३,000-८,000 additional. Total first-time installation budget: रू ५,000-१५,000 depending on complexity.
Does AC work during load shedding in Nepal?+
No — standard AC does not work during load shedding. Nepal’s load shedding has significantly reduced in Kathmandu (near-zero scheduled cuts in 2026) but rural areas still face 4-8 hours daily. For load-shedding areas, you need a solar hybrid inverter system with sufficient battery capacity — a 5kW hybrid solar system can run a 1.5T inverter AC for 3-4 hours. Pure sine wave inverters are required for inverter ACs (modified sine wave damages the compressor).
Is WiFi smart AC worth it in Nepal 2026?+
WiFi smart ACs (Samsung, Midea Penrose, Himstar, LG ThinQ) allow control from your phone — useful for pre-cooling room before arriving home. In Nepal’s context: feature is nice-to-have rather than essential. Internet stability in some areas makes remote control unreliable. If WiFi is a priority, Samsung and LG ThinQ apps have the most polished Nepal user experience. Price premium for WiFi feature: रू ५,000-१५,000 — reasonable if you value the convenience.
How often should AC be serviced in Nepal?+
Service AC every 6 months in Nepal due to Kathmandu’s dusty environment. Annual service (pre-summer, around Chaitra-Baisakh) is minimum. Service includes: filter cleaning, coil cleaning, refrigerant level check, drain cleaning, electrical connections check. Cost: रू ५०० – १,५०० at authorized service centers. Regular servicing maintains efficiency — a dirty filter increases electricity consumption by 10-15% and strains the compressor. DIY filter cleaning (monthly) between professional services extends equipment life significantly.
💡 Pro Buying Tips — Nepal 2026
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Best time to buy AC in Nepal: February-March (Falgun-Chaitra) before summer demand peaks. Dealers offer 5-10% discounts and free installation to clear inventory before the rush. Avoid buying during April-June when stock runs out and prices firm up.
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Always ask for stabilizer: Nepal’s voltage fluctuations (especially outside Kathmandu) damage AC compressors. A voltage stabilizer (रू ३,000-८,000) adds years to your AC life. Many AC warranties in Nepal are void for compressor damage from voltage issues — protect your investment.
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Daraz discount strategy: Daraz Nepal’s 11.11 (November 11) and seasonal sales offer 5-15% off ACs from official brand stores. However installation is not included — factor in installation cost when comparing Daraz vs showroom prices where installation is often free or discounted.
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Avoid grey market ACs: Some Nepal dealers sell ACs intended for India or Gulf markets. These may have different voltage specifications or lack Nepal warranty. Always buy from authorized distributor — ask for Nepal warranty card issued by the local distributor, not a manufacturer warranty card from another country.
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