- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Mexico
- Thimphu
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 26% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 476 Ngultrum (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 87 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 78 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 70 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5.64) | Mex$ 16 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 61 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 29 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 18 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 17 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 171 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 82 Ngultrum (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (Mex$ 4.45) | Mex$ 14 | - 68% | |
| 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 | 34,339 Ngultrum (Mex$ 9,680) | Mex$ 8,162 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,946 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,623) | Mex$ 4,946 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,678) | Mex$ 988 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,819) | Mex$ 7,676 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,172 Ngultrum (Mex$ 4,841) | Mex$ 4,352 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,339) | Mex$ 798 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 392 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 39,315 Ngultrum (Mex$ 11,083) | Mex$ 7,700 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,031 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,546) | Mex$ 1,583 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 295 Ngultrum (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 93 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Ngultrum (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 28 | + 155% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 19% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,942 Ngultrum (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 653 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,134 Ngultrum (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 831 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,141 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,449) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,226 Ngultrum (Mex$ 909) | Mex$ 1,060 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 56% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,600,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 451,055) | Mex$ 280,660 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Ngultrum (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,578 Ngultrum (Mex$ 727) | Mex$ 371 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 17% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 Ngultrum (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 63 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Ngultrum (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 135 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,283 Ngultrum (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 399 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 331 Ngultrum (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 65 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 364 Ngultrum (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 43 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 340 Ngultrum (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 46 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 104 Ngultrum (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 54 Ngultrum (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 22 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 73 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 33% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,487 Ngultrum (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 337 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 502 Ngultrum (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 126 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 825 Ngultrum (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 343 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (Mex$ 651) | Mex$ 518 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 838 Ngultrum (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 68 | + 248% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 43 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 45,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 12,686) | Mex$ 9,705 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.36 Ngultrum (Mex$ 0.66) | Mex$ 1.27 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,630 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,023) | Mex$ 506 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 48 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 470 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 17% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 30,491
(108,158 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 26,000
in Aguascalientes.
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