- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Canada
- Thimphu
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 Ngultrum (C$10) | C$14 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (C$2.61) | C$8 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (C$2.05) | C$5.67 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (C$1.24) | C$2.40 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (C$2.33) | C$4.13 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (C$0.38) | C$2.54 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (C$2.39) | C$9 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (C$1.43) | C$3.55 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (C$0.57) | C$3.02 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (C$0.95) | C$2.26 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (C$5.73) | C$15 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 80 Ngultrum (C$1.54) | C$2.18 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (C$0.30) | C$1.87 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,728 Ngultrum (C$587) | C$1,186 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,721 Ngultrum (C$300) | C$982 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (C$181) | C$104 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (C$191) | C$919 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,028 Ngultrum (C$306) | C$695 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (C$91) | C$64 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (C$38) | C$39 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 39,315 Ngultrum (C$751) | C$393 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,518 Ngultrum (C$182) | C$111 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 252 Ngultrum (C$4.81) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 91 Ngultrum (C$1.74) | C$25 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,795 Ngultrum (C$34) | C$61 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,985 Ngultrum (C$38) | C$41 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,763 Ngultrum (C$91) | C$95 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,877 Ngultrum (C$55) | C$87 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,849,960 Ngultrum (C$35,333) | C$23,851 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 Ngultrum (C$1.27) | C$1.19 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,032 Ngultrum (C$58) | C$47 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 Ngultrum (C$1.04) | C$7 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Ngultrum (C$1.61) | C$20 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 Ngultrum (C$32) | C$85 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 223 Ngultrum (C$4.26) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 158 Ngultrum (C$3.02) | C$2.88 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 315 Ngultrum (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 105 Ngultrum (C$2.00) | C$3.16 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Ngultrum (C$0.92) | C$2.53 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (C$2.86) | C$19 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,342 Ngultrum (C$26) | C$45 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 445 Ngultrum (C$9) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 923 Ngultrum (C$18) | C$84 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (C$44) | C$89 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 690 Ngultrum (C$13) | C$9 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (C$1.91) | C$5.72 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (C$1.48) | C$5.43 | - 73% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 Ngultrum (C$0.05) | C$1.04 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,613 Ngultrum (C$88) | C$34 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (C$3.44) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 132 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,435
(127,494 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu.
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