- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Mexico
- Thimphu
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 21% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 Ngultrum (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 95 | + 45% | |
| 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$ 51 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 24 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5.52) | Mex$ 16 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 50 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 29 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 18 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 17 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 186 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 80 Ngultrum (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (Mex$ 4.35) | Mex$ 14 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 8% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,728 Ngultrum (Mex$ 8,483) | Mex$ 8,895 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,721 Ngultrum (Mex$ 4,340) | Mex$ 4,798 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,623) | Mex$ 954 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,761) | Mex$ 7,371 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,028 Ngultrum (Mex$ 4,425) | Mex$ 3,887 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,311) | Mex$ 822 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 552) | Mex$ 368 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 39,315 Ngultrum (Mex$ 10,853) | Mex$ 7,696 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,518 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,627) | Mex$ 1,435 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 252 Ngultrum (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 87 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 91 Ngultrum (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 27% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,795 Ngultrum (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 617 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,985 Ngultrum (Mex$ 548) | Mex$ 875 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,763 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,315) | Mex$ 1,078 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,877 Ngultrum (Mex$ 794) | Mex$ 919 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 95% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,849,960 Ngultrum (Mex$ 510,699) | Mex$ 257,356 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 Ngultrum (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,032 Ngultrum (Mex$ 837) | Mex$ 323 | + 159% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 3% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 Ngultrum (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 56 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Ngultrum (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 143 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 Ngultrum (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 410 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 223 Ngultrum (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 59 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 158 Ngultrum (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 34 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 315 Ngultrum (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 42 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 105 Ngultrum (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Ngultrum (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 60 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 50% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,342 Ngultrum (Mex$ 370) | Mex$ 331 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 445 Ngultrum (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 115 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 923 Ngultrum (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 348 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (Mex$ 637) | Mex$ 518 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 690 Ngultrum (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 65 | + 192% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 39 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 18,633 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,144) | Mex$ 2,114 | + 143% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 Ngultrum (Mex$ 0.73) | Mex$ 1.27 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,613 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,273) | Mex$ 521 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 47 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 219 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 25% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 29,954
(108,506 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 24,000
in Aguascalientes.
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