- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Egypt
- Thimphu
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 52% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 Ngultrum (E£ 139) | E£ 60 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (E£ 38) | E£ 37 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (E£ 30) | E£ 25 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (E£ 18) | E£ 10 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (E£ 34) | E£ 13 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (E£ 5.57) | E£ 5.42 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (E£ 35) | E£ 12 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (E£ 21) | E£ 16 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (E£ 8) | E£ 6 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (E£ 14) | E£ 25 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (E£ 84) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 81 Ngultrum (E£ 23) | E£ 8 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (E£ 4.39) | E£ 3.73 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 176% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,416 Ngultrum (E£ 10,138) | E£ 1,866 | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,399 Ngultrum (E£ 5,400) | E£ 2,000 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (E£ 2,645) | E£ 394 | + 571% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (E£ 2,784) | E£ 2,000 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,028 Ngultrum (E£ 4,462) | E£ 1,500 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (E£ 1,322) | E£ 1,000 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (E£ 557) | E£ 176 | + 216% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,822 Ngultrum (E£ 10,251) | E£ 3,000 | + 242% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,518 Ngultrum (E£ 2,650) | E£ 1,200 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 320 Ngultrum (E£ 89) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 91 Ngultrum (E£ 25) | E£ 25 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 80% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,618 Ngultrum (E£ 451) | E£ 400 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,985 Ngultrum (E£ 553) | E£ 226 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Ngultrum (E£ 1,445) | E£ 857 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,656 Ngultrum (E£ 739) | E£ 800 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 20% 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£ 515,011) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 Ngultrum (E£ 19) | E£ 3.00 | + 519% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,032 Ngultrum (E£ 844) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 77% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 Ngultrum (E£ 15) | E£ 24 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Ngultrum (E£ 24) | E£ 50 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 Ngultrum (E£ 473) | E£ 100 | + 373% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 223 Ngultrum (E£ 62) | E£ 50 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 158 Ngultrum (E£ 44) | E£ 19 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 315 Ngultrum (E£ 88) | E£ 25 | + 251% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 105 Ngultrum (E£ 29) | E£ 30 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Ngultrum (E£ 13) | E£ 10 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (E£ 42) | E£ 50 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 59% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,342 Ngultrum (E£ 374) | E£ 200 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 445 Ngultrum (E£ 124) | E£ 60 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 923 Ngultrum (E£ 257) | E£ 120 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (E£ 643) | E£ 400 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 690 Ngultrum (E£ 192) | E£ 25 | + 668% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (E£ 28) | E£ 15 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (E£ 22) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 18,633 Ngultrum (E£ 5,187) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 Ngultrum (E£ 0.74) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,613 Ngultrum (E£ 1,284) | E£ 300 | + 328% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (E£ 50) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 61% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 8,868
(31,856 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 5,500
in Al Mansurah.
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