- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Mexico
- Thimphu
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 19% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 Ngultrum (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 108 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 90 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 48 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 29 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5.66) | Mex$ 15 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 44 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 28 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 17 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 16 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 155 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 81 Ngultrum (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (Mex$ 4.46) | Mex$ 12 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 16% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,416 Ngultrum (Mex$ 10,303) | Mex$ 8,575 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,399 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,488) | Mex$ 4,959 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,688) | Mex$ 919 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,829) | Mex$ 7,477 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,028 Ngultrum (Mex$ 4,535) | Mex$ 4,182 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,344) | Mex$ 925 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 369 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,822 Ngultrum (Mex$ 10,418) | Mex$ 8,313 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,518 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,693) | Mex$ 1,359 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 320 Ngultrum (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 75 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 91 Ngultrum (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 27 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 22% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,618 Ngultrum (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 553 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,985 Ngultrum (Mex$ 562) | Mex$ 829 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,469) | Mex$ 1,046 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,656 Ngultrum (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 824 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 105% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,849,960 Ngultrum (Mex$ 523,398) | Mex$ 251,932 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 Ngultrum (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 13 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,032 Ngultrum (Mex$ 858) | Mex$ 322 | + 167% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 4% cheaper 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) | 85 Ngultrum (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 157 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 Ngultrum (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 436 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 223 Ngultrum (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 64 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 158 Ngultrum (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 28 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 315 Ngultrum (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 39 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 105 Ngultrum (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 25 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Ngultrum (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 61 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 54% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,342 Ngultrum (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 299 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 445 Ngultrum (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 115 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 923 Ngultrum (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 313 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (Mex$ 653) | Mex$ 487 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 690 Ngultrum (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 65 | + 199% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 38 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 27% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 18,633 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,272) | Mex$ 2,167 | + 143% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 Ngultrum (Mex$ 0.75) | Mex$ 1.24 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,613 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,305) | Mex$ 473 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 50 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 30% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 32,467
(114,756 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 25,000
in Aguascalientes.
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