- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Egypt
- Thimphu
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 48% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 Ngultrum (E£ 136) | E£ 60 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (E£ 37) | E£ 37 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (E£ 29) | E£ 25 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (E£ 18) | E£ 10 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (E£ 33) | E£ 13 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (E£ 5.45) | E£ 5.42 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (E£ 34) | E£ 12 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (E£ 20) | E£ 16 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (E£ 8) | E£ 6 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (E£ 14) | E£ 25 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (E£ 82) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 80 Ngultrum (E£ 22) | E£ 8 | + 189% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (E£ 4.30) | E£ 3.73 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 155% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,728 Ngultrum (E£ 8,373) | E£ 1,866 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,721 Ngultrum (E£ 4,284) | E£ 2,000 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (E£ 2,589) | E£ 394 | + 556% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (E£ 2,725) | E£ 2,000 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,028 Ngultrum (E£ 4,367) | E£ 1,500 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (E£ 1,294) | E£ 1,000 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (E£ 545) | E£ 176 | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 39,315 Ngultrum (E£ 10,713) | E£ 3,000 | + 257% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,518 Ngultrum (E£ 2,593) | E£ 1,200 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 252 Ngultrum (E£ 69) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 91 Ngultrum (E£ 25) | E£ 25 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 77% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,795 Ngultrum (E£ 489) | E£ 400 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,985 Ngultrum (E£ 541) | E£ 226 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,763 Ngultrum (E£ 1,298) | E£ 857 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,877 Ngultrum (E£ 784) | E£ 800 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,849,960 Ngultrum (E£ 504,093) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 Ngultrum (E£ 18) | E£ 3.00 | + 506% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,032 Ngultrum (E£ 826) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 71% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 Ngultrum (E£ 15) | E£ 24 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Ngultrum (E£ 23) | E£ 50 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 Ngultrum (E£ 463) | E£ 100 | + 363% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 223 Ngultrum (E£ 61) | E£ 50 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 158 Ngultrum (E£ 43) | E£ 19 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 315 Ngultrum (E£ 86) | E£ 25 | + 243% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 105 Ngultrum (E£ 29) | E£ 30 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Ngultrum (E£ 13) | E£ 10 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (E£ 41) | E£ 50 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 57% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,342 Ngultrum (E£ 366) | E£ 200 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 445 Ngultrum (E£ 121) | E£ 60 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 923 Ngultrum (E£ 252) | E£ 120 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (E£ 629) | E£ 400 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 690 Ngultrum (E£ 188) | E£ 25 | + 652% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (E£ 27) | E£ 15 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (E£ 21) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 Ngultrum (E£ 0.72) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,613 Ngultrum (E£ 1,257) | E£ 300 | + 319% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (E£ 49) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 85 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 56% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 8,882
(32,594 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 5,700
in Al Mansurah.
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