Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan vs Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is about the same as in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 388 Ngultrum (ARS $328) | ARS $353 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 312 Ngultrum (ARS $263) | ARS $272 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 157 Ngultrum (ARS $133) | ARS $110 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Ngultrum (ARS $59) | ARS $50 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 134 Ngultrum (ARS $113) | ARS $82 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 51 Ngultrum (ARS $43) | ARS $55 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 186 Ngultrum (ARS $157) | ARS $233 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 135 Ngultrum (ARS $114) | ARS $63 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32 Ngultrum (ARS $27) | ARS $31 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 Ngultrum (ARS $52) | ARS $57 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 695 Ngultrum (ARS $587) | ARS $206 | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 84 Ngultrum (ARS $71) | ARS $100 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Ngultrum (ARS $21) | ARS $31 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is about the same as in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,032 Ngultrum (ARS $25,378) | ARS $30,360 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,592 Ngultrum (ARS $17,401) | ARS $21,684 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,987 Ngultrum (ARS $4,214) | ARS $4,003 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,797 Ngultrum (ARS $26,025) | ARS $20,971 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,274 Ngultrum (ARS $15,442) | ARS $15,077 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,531 Ngultrum (ARS $3,829) | ARS $2,531 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,182 Ngultrum (ARS $999) | ARS $1,200 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,725 Ngultrum (ARS $34,414) | ARS $18,711 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,600 Ngultrum (ARS $8,112) | ARS $7,333 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Ngultrum (ARS $247) | ARS $302 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (ARS $252) | ARS $173 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 12% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,051 Ngultrum (ARS $1,733) | ARS $2,995 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,179 Ngultrum (ARS $1,842) | ARS $1,897 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,182 Ngultrum (ARS $4,379) | ARS $4,016 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,568 Ngultrum (ARS $3,015) | ARS $3,772 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 40% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,449,550 Ngultrum (ARS $1,224,919) | ARS $1,023,060 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Ngultrum (ARS $55) | ARS $50 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,388 Ngultrum (ARS $2,018) | ARS $1,061 | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $352 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 8% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 77 Ngultrum (ARS $65) | ARS $224 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $495 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Ngultrum (ARS $2,535) | ARS $1,373 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 254 Ngultrum (ARS $214) | ARS $185 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 174 Ngultrum (ARS $147) | ARS $110 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 283 Ngultrum (ARS $239) | ARS $175 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 96 Ngultrum (ARS $81) | ARS $91 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Ngultrum (ARS $40) | ARS $105 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (ARS $127) | ARS $373 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 26% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,340 Ngultrum (ARS $1,133) | ARS $899 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 450 Ngultrum (ARS $381) | ARS $552 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Ngultrum (ARS $1,268) | ARS $2,192 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,190 Ngultrum (ARS $1,850) | ARS $1,687 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 669 Ngultrum (ARS $565) | ARS $278 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 155 Ngultrum (ARS $131) | ARS $116 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 97 Ngultrum (ARS $82) | ARS $127 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 58,134 Ngultrum (ARS $49,125) | ARS $31,584 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Ngultrum (ARS $11) | ARS $10 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,763 Ngultrum (ARS $2,335) | ARS $1,998 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 376 Ngultrum (ARS $318) | ARS $112 | + 183% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,222 prices entered by 654 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $98,279 (116,302 Ngultrum) in Thimphu to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $85,000 in Buenos Aires.
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