- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Mexico
- Thimphu
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 2% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 474 Ngultrum (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 82 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 295 Ngultrum (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 86 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 152 Ngultrum (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 71 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Ngultrum (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 128 Ngultrum (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 28 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 Ngultrum (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 17 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 198 Ngultrum (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 66 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 Ngultrum (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 31 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Ngultrum (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 Ngultrum (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 17 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 658 Ngultrum (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 166 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 88 Ngultrum (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Ngultrum (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 13 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 18% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 33,140 Ngultrum (Mex$ 9,361) | Mex$ 8,283 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,682 Ngultrum (Mex$ 6,124) | Mex$ 4,667 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,286 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,211) | Mex$ 979 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 32,064 Ngultrum (Mex$ 9,057) | Mex$ 7,676 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,971 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,076) | Mex$ 4,021 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,177 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,180) | Mex$ 747 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 989 Ngultrum (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 387 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 39,490 Ngultrum (Mex$ 11,154) | Mex$ 7,508 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,545 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,978) | Mex$ 1,673 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 310 Ngultrum (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 99 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 28 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 28% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,914 Ngultrum (Mex$ 541) | Mex$ 703 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,848 Ngultrum (Mex$ 522) | Mex$ 826 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,816 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,360) | Mex$ 1,129 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,117 Ngultrum (Mex$ 880) | Mex$ 1,103 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 47% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,427,950 Ngultrum (Mex$ 403,327) | Mex$ 324,143 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Ngultrum (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,578 Ngultrum (Mex$ 728) | Mex$ 346 | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 81 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 29% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Ngultrum (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 66 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 126 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 847) | Mex$ 399 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 357 Ngultrum (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 62 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 Ngultrum (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 45 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 312 Ngultrum (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 49 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Ngultrum (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 28 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Ngultrum (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 25 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 77 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 31% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,487 Ngultrum (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 342 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 502 Ngultrum (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 131 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 424) | Mex$ 549 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,393 Ngultrum (Mex$ 676) | Mex$ 549 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 669 Ngultrum (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 70 | + 170% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 167 Ngultrum (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 45 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 Ngultrum (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 31 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 39,867 Ngultrum (Mex$ 11,261) | Mex$ 9,498 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.70 Ngultrum (Mex$ 0.76) | Mex$ 1.27 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,615 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,021) | Mex$ 552 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 401 Ngultrum (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 50 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 425 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 21% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 32,542
(115,211 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 27,000
in Aguascalientes.
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