The top of the range hotels and the best rastaurants can be cheaper than their equivalent in the West. Budget accomodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara is plentiful. These are often excellent value and are invariably negotiable, especially during off-peak season. The quality of food in these two cities is infinitely better than what is usually served up as tourist fare in India, but then prices are also rather higher. Outside Kathmandu valley and Pokhara, the price of food reduces dramatically.
Road transport is the most popular.
And the price is very cheap. A Bank located at the airport departure launge helps you in this process. The local currency is the Nepalese rupee. Travellers cheques nearly always have to be exchanged in banks or hotels,and can very rarely be used directly for payment. If you are trekking you will need cash,as it is difficult to exchange foreign currency or travellers cheques in remote areas.