Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 53% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium)
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 54% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium) | ||||
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Thimphu | Hasselt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 379 Ngultrum (€4.19) | €18 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 529 Ngultrum (€5.85) | €8 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 217 Ngultrum (€2.40) | €5.02 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Ngultrum (€0.76) | €1.06 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 162 Ngultrum (€1.79) | €2.92 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 59 Ngultrum (€0.65) | €2.07 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 321 Ngultrum (€3.55) | €7 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 136 Ngultrum (€1.51) | €2.65 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 Ngultrum (€0.39) | €1.89 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 Ngultrum (€0.85) | €0.98 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 747 Ngultrum (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 87 Ngultrum (€0.96) | €1.94 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 Ngultrum (€0.41) | €1.31 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 60% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium) | ||||
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Thimphu | Hasselt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,928 Ngultrum (€342) | €1,012 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,393 Ngultrum (€237) | €796 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,635 Ngultrum (€40) | €135 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,195 Ngultrum (€356) | €640 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,694 Ngultrum (€218) | €505 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,144 Ngultrum (€46) | €166 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,148 Ngultrum (€13) | €32 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 40,280 Ngultrum (€446) | €268 | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,558 Ngultrum (€95) | €95 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 343 Ngultrum (€3.79) | €10 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 325 Ngultrum (€3.59) | €12 | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 50% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,779 Ngultrum (€31) | €91 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,096 Ngultrum (€23) | €36 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,081 Ngultrum (€56) | €77 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,194 Ngultrum (€35) | €121 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 50% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium) | ||||
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Thimphu | Hasselt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,531,360 Ngultrum (€16,941) | €24,729 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 Ngultrum (€0.70) | €1.55 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,293 Ngultrum (€25) | €60 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 38% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium) | ||||
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Thimphu | Hasselt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 118 Ngultrum (€1.31) | €7 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 294 Ngultrum (€3.26) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,498 Ngultrum (€28) | €25 | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 261 Ngultrum (€2.88) | €5.44 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 Ngultrum (€2.19) | €2.89 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 309 Ngultrum (€3.42) | €4.87 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 107 Ngultrum (€1.19) | €2.13 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 55 Ngultrum (€0.61) | €2.44 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (€3.87) | €22 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 53% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium) | ||||
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Thimphu | Hasselt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,515 Ngultrum (€17) | €44 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 472 Ngultrum (€5.22) | €20 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,699 Ngultrum (€19) | €41 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,274 Ngultrum (€25) | €78 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Ngultrum (€8) | €8 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 225 Ngultrum (€2.49) | €3.07 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 104 Ngultrum (€1.15) | €3.49 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,943 Ngultrum (€641) | €477 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.70 Ngultrum (€0.03) | €0.27 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,361 Ngultrum (€26) | €30 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 331 Ngultrum (€3.66) | €7 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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