- 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$2.66) | C$8 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (C$2.09) | C$6 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (C$1.26) | C$2.38 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (C$2.37) | C$4.08 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (C$0.39) | C$2.62 | - 85% | |
| 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$3.73 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (C$0.58) | C$2.90 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (C$0.97) | C$2.89 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (C$5.84) | C$16 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 81 Ngultrum (C$1.58) | C$2.31 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (C$0.31) | C$1.76 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,416 Ngultrum (C$709) | C$1,186 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,399 Ngultrum (C$377) | C$982 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (C$185) | C$117 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (C$195) | C$919 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,028 Ngultrum (C$312) | C$695 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (C$92) | C$64 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (C$39) | C$39 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,822 Ngultrum (C$716) | C$392 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,518 Ngultrum (C$185) | C$111 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 320 Ngultrum (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 91 Ngultrum (C$1.77) | C$26 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,618 Ngultrum (C$31) | C$61 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,985 Ngultrum (C$39) | C$41 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Ngultrum (C$101) | C$95 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,656 Ngultrum (C$52) | C$87 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,849,960 Ngultrum (C$35,993) | C$22,684 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 Ngultrum (C$1.30) | C$1.19 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,032 Ngultrum (C$59) | C$47 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 Ngultrum (C$1.06) | C$8 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Ngultrum (C$1.64) | C$20 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 Ngultrum (C$33) | C$85 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 223 Ngultrum (C$4.34) | C$7 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 158 Ngultrum (C$3.08) | C$3.90 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 315 Ngultrum (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 105 Ngultrum (C$2.04) | C$3.21 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Ngultrum (C$0.94) | C$2.46 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (C$2.92) | C$19 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,342 Ngultrum (C$26) | C$43 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 445 Ngultrum (C$9) | C$27 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 923 Ngultrum (C$18) | C$84 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (C$45) | C$93 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 690 Ngultrum (C$13) | C$9 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (C$1.95) | C$5.44 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (C$1.50) | C$5.57 | - 73% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 18,633 Ngultrum (C$363) | C$141 | + 157% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 Ngultrum (C$0.05) | C$2.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,613 Ngultrum (C$90) | C$34 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (C$3.50) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 63 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,045
(105,130 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu.
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