Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 47% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 56% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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Thimphu | Alicante | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 379 Ngultrum (€4.19) | €19 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 529 Ngultrum (€5.86) | €10 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 217 Ngultrum (€2.40) | €4.52 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Ngultrum (€0.76) | €1.07 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 162 Ngultrum (€1.80) | €3.00 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 59 Ngultrum (€0.65) | €1.97 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 321 Ngultrum (€3.55) | €7 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 136 Ngultrum (€1.51) | €5.33 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 Ngultrum (€0.39) | €1.22 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 Ngultrum (€0.85) | €0.94 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 747 Ngultrum (€8) | €5.92 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 87 Ngultrum (€0.96) | €1.99 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 Ngultrum (€0.41) | €0.98 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 58% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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Thimphu | Alicante | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,928 Ngultrum (€342) | €1,145 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,393 Ngultrum (€237) | €829 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,635 Ngultrum (€40) | €85 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,195 Ngultrum (€356) | €748 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,694 Ngultrum (€218) | €573 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,144 Ngultrum (€46) | €61 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,148 Ngultrum (€13) | €24 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 40,280 Ngultrum (€446) | €330 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,558 Ngultrum (€95) | €110 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 343 Ngultrum (€3.79) | €8 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 325 Ngultrum (€3.59) | €11 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 47% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,779 Ngultrum (€31) | €74 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,096 Ngultrum (€23) | €42 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,081 Ngultrum (€56) | €84 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,194 Ngultrum (€35) | €65 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 23% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,531,360 Ngultrum (€16,950) | €25,709 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 Ngultrum (€0.70) | €1.58 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,293 Ngultrum (€25) | €25 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 52% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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Thimphu | Alicante | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 118 Ngultrum (€1.31) | €5.43 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 294 Ngultrum (€3.26) | €7 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,498 Ngultrum (€28) | €64 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 261 Ngultrum (€2.89) | €4.45 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 Ngultrum (€2.19) | €3.90 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 309 Ngultrum (€3.43) | €3.66 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 107 Ngultrum (€1.19) | €2.24 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 55 Ngultrum (€0.61) | €2.41 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (€3.87) | €16 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 49% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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Thimphu | Alicante | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,515 Ngultrum (€17) | €34 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 472 Ngultrum (€5.22) | €15 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,699 Ngultrum (€19) | €59 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,274 Ngultrum (€25) | €47 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Ngultrum (€8) | €8 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 225 Ngultrum (€2.49) | €2.66 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 104 Ngultrum (€1.15) | €3.88 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,943 Ngultrum (€641) | €515 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.70 Ngultrum (€0.03) | €0.28 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,361 Ngultrum (€26) | €51 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 331 Ngultrum (€3.67) | €5.42 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 374 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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