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Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan vs Ajmer, India
Currency:
Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 37% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 503 Ngultrum (₨503) | ₨167 | + 202% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 312 Ngultrum (₨311) | ₨313 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 157 Ngultrum (₨157) | ₨134 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Ngultrum (₨69) | ₨45 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 134 Ngultrum (₨134) | ₨79 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 51 Ngultrum (₨51) | ₨40 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 186 Ngultrum (₨186) | ₨105 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 127 Ngultrum (₨127) | ₨128 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32 Ngultrum (₨32) | ₨25 | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 Ngultrum (₨61) | ₨97 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 695 Ngultrum (₨695) | ₨425 | + 63% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 87 Ngultrum (₨87) | ₨74 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Ngultrum (₨25) | ₨20 | + 24% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 6% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,032 Ngultrum (₨30,018) | ₨15,248 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,592 Ngultrum (₨20,582) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,987 Ngultrum (₨4,985) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 30,797 Ngultrum (₨30,783) | ₨12,000 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,274 Ngultrum (₨18,265) | ₨7,000 | + 161% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,531 Ngultrum (₨4,529) | ₨5,000 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,182 Ngultrum (₨1,182) | ₨1,800 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen TV | 40,725 Ngultrum (₨40,706) | ₨50,000 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,600 Ngultrum (₨9,595) | ₨7,500 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Ngultrum (₨292) | ₨275 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (₨298) | ₨1,000 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 38% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,051 Ngultrum (₨2,050) | ₨2,671 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,179 Ngultrum (₨2,178) | ₨4,268 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,358 Ngultrum (₨5,355) | ₨4,895 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,568 Ngultrum (₨3,566) | ₨2,282 | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 1% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,449,550 Ngultrum (₨1,448,882) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Ngultrum (₨65) | ₨85 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,388 Ngultrum (₨2,387) | ₨2,108 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 7% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 86 Ngultrum (₨86) | ₨90 | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Ngultrum (₨2,999) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 300 Ngultrum (₨300) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 174 Ngultrum (₨173) | ₨231 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 283 Ngultrum (₨283) | ₨166 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 96 Ngultrum (₨96) | ₨130 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 48 Ngultrum (₨48) | ₨48 | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (₨150) | ₨300 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 60% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,340 Ngultrum (₨1,340) | ₨325 | + 312% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 450 Ngultrum (₨450) | ₨275 | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Ngultrum (₨1,499) | ₨2,000 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,190 Ngultrum (₨2,189) | ₨1,684 | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 669 Ngultrum (₨668) | ₨325 | + 106% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 155 Ngultrum (₨155) | ₨200 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 97 Ngultrum (₨97) | ₨101 | - 3% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 58,134 Ngultrum (₨58,107) | ₨32,000 | + 82% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Ngultrum (₨13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,723 Ngultrum (₨2,721) | ₨945 | + 188% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 376 Ngultrum (₨376) | ₨314 | + 20% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2019.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 12% more expensive than in Ajmer (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨50,191
(50,214 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨45,000
in Ajmer.
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