- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Egypt
- Thimphu
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 34% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 476 Ngultrum (E£ 126) | E£ 60 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (E£ 36) | E£ 42 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (E£ 29) | E£ 28 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (E£ 17) | E£ 11 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (E£ 32) | E£ 13 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (E£ 5.32) | E£ 5.42 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (E£ 33) | E£ 13 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (E£ 20) | E£ 18 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (E£ 8) | E£ 6 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (E£ 13) | E£ 25 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (E£ 80) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 82 Ngultrum (E£ 22) | E£ 8 | + 187% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (E£ 4.19) | E£ 3.73 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 56% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 34,339 Ngultrum (E£ 9,126) | E£ 4,000 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,946 Ngultrum (E£ 5,301) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (E£ 2,525) | E£ 350 | + 621% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (E£ 2,658) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,172 Ngultrum (E£ 4,564) | E£ 1,500 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (E£ 1,262) | E£ 1,000 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (E£ 532) | E£ 168 | + 216% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 39,315 Ngultrum (E£ 10,449) | E£ 3,000 | + 248% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,031 Ngultrum (E£ 2,400) | E£ 1,200 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 295 Ngultrum (E£ 78) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Ngultrum (E£ 66) | E£ 38 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,942 Ngultrum (E£ 516) | E£ 400 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,134 Ngultrum (E£ 567) | E£ 533 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,141 Ngultrum (E£ 1,366) | E£ 857 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,226 Ngultrum (E£ 857) | E£ 800 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,600,000 Ngultrum (E£ 425,222) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Ngultrum (E£ 17) | E£ 3.67 | + 374% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,578 Ngultrum (E£ 685) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 86% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 Ngultrum (E£ 15) | E£ 27 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Ngultrum (E£ 21) | E£ 50 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,283 Ngultrum (E£ 341) | E£ 100 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 331 Ngultrum (E£ 88) | E£ 50 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 364 Ngultrum (E£ 97) | E£ 34 | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 340 Ngultrum (E£ 90) | E£ 25 | + 261% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 104 Ngultrum (E£ 28) | E£ 30 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 54 Ngultrum (E£ 14) | E£ 13 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (E£ 40) | E£ 50 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 60% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,487 Ngultrum (E£ 395) | E£ 160 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 502 Ngultrum (E£ 133) | E£ 60 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 825 Ngultrum (E£ 219) | E£ 120 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (E£ 614) | E£ 350 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 838 Ngultrum (E£ 223) | E£ 25 | + 790% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (E£ 27) | E£ 15 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (E£ 21) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 45,000 Ngultrum (E£ 11,959) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.36 Ngultrum (E£ 0.63) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,630 Ngultrum (E£ 965) | E£ 300 | + 222% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (E£ 48) | E£ 40 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 39% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 15,341
(57,725 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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