- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- India
- Thimphu
- Ajmer
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Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Ajmer, India
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 3% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 474 Ngultrum (₨476) | ₨167 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (₨137) | ₨313 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (₨108) | ₨134 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (₨65) | ₨45 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (₨122) | ₨79 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (₨20) | ₨40 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (₨125) | ₨105 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (₨75) | ₨128 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (₨30) | ₨25 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (₨50) | ₨97 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (₨301) | ₨425 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 88 Ngultrum (₨88) | ₨74 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (₨16) | ₨20 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 7% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 33,140 Ngultrum (₨33,258) | ₨15,248 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,682 Ngultrum (₨21,759) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (₨9,534) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (₨10,035) | ₨12,000 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,971 Ngultrum (₨18,035) | ₨7,000 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (₨4,767) | ₨5,000 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨2,007) | ₨1,800 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 39,490 Ngultrum (₨39,630) | ₨50,000 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,545 Ngultrum (₨10,582) | ₨7,500 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 310 Ngultrum (₨311) | ₨275 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (₨299) | ₨1,000 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 46% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,914 Ngultrum (₨1,921) | ₨2,671 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,848 Ngultrum (₨1,854) | ₨4,268 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,816 Ngultrum (₨4,833) | ₨4,895 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,117 Ngultrum (₨3,128) | ₨2,282 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 5% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,427,950 Ngultrum (₨1,433,003) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Ngultrum (₨65) | ₨85 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,578 Ngultrum (₨2,587) | ₨2,108 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 3% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Ngultrum (₨71) | ₨90 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Ngultrum (₨3,011) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 357 Ngultrum (₨359) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 Ngultrum (₨200) | ₨231 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 312 Ngultrum (₨313) | ₨166 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Ngultrum (₨100) | ₨130 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Ngultrum (₨47) | ₨48 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (₨151) | ₨300 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 51% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,487 Ngultrum (₨1,493) | ₨325 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 502 Ngultrum (₨504) | ₨275 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Ngultrum (₨1,505) | ₨2,000 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (₨2,317) | ₨1,684 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 669 Ngultrum (₨671) | ₨325 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (₨100) | ₨200 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (₨78) | ₨101 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 39,867 Ngultrum (₨40,008) | ₨32,000 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.70 Ngultrum (₨2.71) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,615 Ngultrum (₨3,628) | ₨945 | + 284% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (₨181) | ₨314 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 222 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 30, 2018.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 6% more expensive than in Ajmer (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨48,831
(48,659 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨46,000
in Ajmer.
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