- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Canada
- Thimphu
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 476 Ngultrum (C$9) | C$15 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (C$2.66) | C$9 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (C$2.09) | C$5.69 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (C$1.26) | C$2.17 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (C$2.37) | C$4.84 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (C$0.39) | C$2.90 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (C$2.43) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (C$1.46) | C$4.00 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (C$0.58) | C$3.31 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (C$0.97) | C$3.07 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (C$5.83) | C$16 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 82 Ngultrum (C$1.59) | C$2.51 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (C$0.31) | C$2.07 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 34,339 Ngultrum (C$668) | C$1,576 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,946 Ngultrum (C$388) | C$1,122 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (C$185) | C$109 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (C$194) | C$1,019 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,172 Ngultrum (C$334) | C$774 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (C$92) | C$66 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (C$39) | C$40 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 39,315 Ngultrum (C$765) | C$377 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,031 Ngultrum (C$176) | C$98 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 295 Ngultrum (C$5.74) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Ngultrum (C$4.86) | C$23 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,942 Ngultrum (C$38) | C$59 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,134 Ngultrum (C$41) | C$40 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,141 Ngultrum (C$100) | C$93 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,226 Ngultrum (C$63) | C$92 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,600,000 Ngultrum (C$31,115) | C$22,749 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Ngultrum (C$1.27) | C$1.26 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,578 Ngultrum (C$50) | C$65 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 Ngultrum (C$1.07) | C$8 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Ngultrum (C$1.56) | C$20 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,283 Ngultrum (C$25) | C$96 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 331 Ngultrum (C$6) | C$6 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 364 Ngultrum (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 340 Ngultrum (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 104 Ngultrum (C$2.02) | C$3.09 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 54 Ngultrum (C$1.05) | C$2.46 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (C$2.92) | C$19 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,487 Ngultrum (C$29) | C$46 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 502 Ngultrum (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 825 Ngultrum (C$16) | C$101 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (C$45) | C$87 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 838 Ngultrum (C$16) | C$9 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (C$1.94) | C$5.53 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (C$1.50) | C$5.67 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 45,000 Ngultrum (C$875) | C$549 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.36 Ngultrum (C$0.05) | C$1.04 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,630 Ngultrum (C$71) | C$35 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (C$3.50) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 330 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,939
(151,105 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu.
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