- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- India
- Thimphu
- Ajmer
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Ajmer, India
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 1% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 Ngultrum (₨499) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (₨137) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (₨107) | ₨125 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (₨65) | ₨45 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (₨122) | ₨44 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (₨20) | ₨30 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (₨125) | ₨105 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (₨75) | ₨140 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (₨30) | ₨28 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (₨50) | ₨70 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (₨300) | ₨425 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 81 Ngultrum (₨81) | ₨75 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (₨16) | ₨20 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 17% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,416 Ngultrum (₨36,387) | ₨12,624 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,399 Ngultrum (₨19,384) | ₨7,500 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (₨9,493) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (₨9,992) | ₨8,250 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,028 Ngultrum (₨16,015) | ₨7,000 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (₨4,746) | ₨5,000 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨1,998) | ₨1,750 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,822 Ngultrum (₨36,793) | ₨50,000 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,518 Ngultrum (₨9,510) | ₨7,500 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 320 Ngultrum (₨319) | ₨275 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 91 Ngultrum (₨91) | ₨1,000 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 53% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,618 Ngultrum (₨1,617) | ₨2,250 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,985 Ngultrum (₨1,984) | ₨5,750 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Ngultrum (₨5,188) | ₨3,750 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,656 Ngultrum (₨2,654) | ₨2,282 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 59% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,849,960 Ngultrum (₨1,848,527) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 Ngultrum (₨67) | ₨90 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,032 Ngultrum (₨3,030) | ₨600 | + 405% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 7% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 Ngultrum (₨54) | ₨100 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Ngultrum (₨84) | ₨200 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 Ngultrum (₨1,697) | ₨500 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 223 Ngultrum (₨223) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 158 Ngultrum (₨158) | ₨231 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 315 Ngultrum (₨315) | ₨175 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 105 Ngultrum (₨105) | ₨130 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Ngultrum (₨48) | ₨48 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (₨150) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 40% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,342 Ngultrum (₨1,341) | ₨325 | + 313% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 445 Ngultrum (₨445) | ₨325 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 923 Ngultrum (₨923) | ₨1,250 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (₨2,307) | ₨1,750 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 690 Ngultrum (₨689) | ₨325 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (₨100) | ₨175 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (₨77) | ₨101 | - 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 18,633 Ngultrum (₨18,619) | ₨32,500 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 Ngultrum (₨2.66) | ₨2.50 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,613 Ngultrum (₨4,609) | ₨500 | + 822% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (₨180) | ₨60 | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 73 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2017.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 19% more expensive than in Ajmer (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨45,263
(45,298 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨38,000
in Ajmer.
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