- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Mexico
- Thimphu
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 27% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 483 Ngultrum (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 82 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 86 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 71 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5.51) | Mex$ 17 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 66 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 31 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 19 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 17 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 166 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 84 Ngultrum (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (Mex$ 4.34) | Mex$ 13 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 20% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,349 Ngultrum (Mex$ 10,014) | Mex$ 8,283 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,682 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,973) | Mex$ 5,294 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,617) | Mex$ 979 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,755) | Mex$ 7,676 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,557 Ngultrum (Mex$ 4,837) | Mex$ 4,352 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,309) | Mex$ 747 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 551) | Mex$ 387 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,146 Ngultrum (Mex$ 11,060) | Mex$ 7,508 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,646 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,657) | Mex$ 1,673 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 325 Ngultrum (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 99 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Ngultrum (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 28 | + 199% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 22% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,942 Ngultrum (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 703 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,134 Ngultrum (Mex$ 588) | Mex$ 826 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,141 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,416) | Mex$ 1,129 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,226 Ngultrum (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 1,103 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 55% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,607,020 Ngultrum (Mex$ 442,718) | Mex$ 287,590 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Ngultrum (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,578 Ngultrum (Mex$ 710) | Mex$ 346 | + 106% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 80 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 42% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 Ngultrum (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 66 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Ngultrum (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 126 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 399 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 331 Ngultrum (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 65 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 364 Ngultrum (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 45 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 340 Ngultrum (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 49 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 104 Ngultrum (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 28 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 54 Ngultrum (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 25 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 77 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 11% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,487 Ngultrum (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 342 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 502 Ngultrum (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 131 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 825 Ngultrum (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 549 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 549 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 838 Ngultrum (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 70 | + 230% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 45 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 31 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 45,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 12,397) | Mex$ 9,498 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.36 Ngultrum (Mex$ 0.65) | Mex$ 2.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,630 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,000) | Mex$ 506 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 50 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 508 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 14% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 29,709
(107,841 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 26,000
in Aguascalientes.
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