
Why Outsource Software Development to Nepal in 2026? (Cost, Talent and Time Zone Compared)
Nepal's IT service exports jumped from about $515 million in 2022 to an estimated $1 billion in 2025, and Western founders are the reason. This guide gives you real 2026 hourly rates, a worked six-month team budget, time zone overlap maths for four cities, and the three risks that sink offshore builds.