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Cheap calls to Nepal from Australia start at 13.9c a minute on Mr Calls, plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, Nepali landlines start at 17.1c and mobiles at 16.7c, both on Super Deal. Here is every card ranked, the best card for the way you call, and what regular calls cost a month.
Find the Cheapest Card for Your Nepali Calls
Pick landline or mobile and how long you usually talk. The calculator checks every card for that exact call.
Enter how long you talk to see the cheapest card.
Every Card for Nepal, Ranked
Each row shows the landline and mobile rate, the connection fee, how the card rounds up your minutes, and what a 20 minute call to a Nepali landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Super Deal | 17.1c/min | 16.7c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $3.59 |
| 2. Cricket | 19c/min | 21c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $3.80 |
| 3. Mr Calls | 14.2c/min | 13.9c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $3.87 |
| 4. India Call | 19.9c/min | 19.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $4.18 |
| 5. White | 17.1c/min | 16.7c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $4.48 |
| 6. Mates Rates | 18c/min | 20c/min | 79c | 3 min blocks | $4.57 |
| 7. Mega Minutes | 20.4c/min | 22.4c/min | 49c | 3 min blocks | $4.77 |
| 8. Asian Connection | 24.4c/min | 26.4c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $4.88 |
| 9. Hello World | 24.2c/min | 23.7c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $5.08 |
| 10. Sanuk | 26.4c/min | 28.4c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $5.28 |
| 11. African Dream | 27.1c/min | 26.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $5.69 |
| 12. Easy Calling | 29.4c/min | 29.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $6.17 |
Top 12 of 36 cards, sorted by the cost of a 20 minute call to a landline. See all 36 cards.
Best Card for the Way You Call
| If you make | Best card | Cost per call | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short calls to a landline (5 minutes) | Super Deal | $1.03 | 17.1c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Super Deal | $1.00 | 16.7c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | Mr Calls | $9.41 | 14.2c/min, 89c a call, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | Mr Calls | $9.23 | 13.9c/min, 89c a call, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call Nepal often. These are the cheapest cards for three common calling patterns.
| Calling pattern | Best card | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| A 10 minute call every day to a mobile | Super Deal | $60.12 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | Super Deal | $46.68 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | Mr Calls | $39.97 |
A month is counted as 30 days or 4.33 weeks. Prices exclude what your own provider charges for calling the local access number.
Card Sizes and Bonus Credit
| Card | Card sizes |
|---|---|
| Super Deal | $5, $10, $20, $50 (+$5 bonus) |
| Mr Calls | $10, $20, $30 (+$3 bonus), $60 (+$6 bonus) |
Bigger cards come with bonus credit on some brands. Credit lasts 6 months from your first call or last recharge, and a recharge brings back any credit that has expired.
Start Calling Nepal in Three Steps
- Buy the card online. We email you the PIN and the local access numbers.
- Dial the access number for your city, then your PIN.
- Dial 0011 977 and the number (drop the first 0 of a landline; mobiles have none), then press #. A mobile written 984 123 4567 becomes 0011 977 984 123 4567.
Compare every card that calls Nepal, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Nepal from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Nepal costs $1.90 on Cricket. A 1 hour call on Mr Calls costs $9.41 to a landline and $9.23 to a mobile. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Nepal from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 13.9c a minute on Mr Calls plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 17.1c and mobiles at 16.7c, both on Super Deal.
Do calls to Nepali mobiles cost more than landlines?
No. With no connection fee, the lowest rate is 16.7c a minute to a mobile on Super Deal and 17.1c to a landline on Super Deal.
What is the dialling code for Nepal?
Nepal is +977. From Australia dial 0011 977, then the number. Landlines drop their first 0: 01 412 3456 in Kathmandu becomes 0011 977 1 412 3456. Nepali mobiles have 10 digits and no 0 to drop.
How do I dial a +977 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 977, then the number without its first 0 if it has one. A mobile written 984 123 4567 becomes 0011 977 984 123 4567. On a mobile phone you can type +977 instead of 0011 977.
Can I call Nepal for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Nepal, a phone card costs from 17.1c a minute to a landline and 16.7c to a mobile, with no connection fee.
Do phone cards expire?
Our cards stay active for 6 months from your first call or your last recharge. A recharge restores any credit that has expired.
