Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 55% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria)
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| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 63% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thimphu (Bhutan) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 416 Ngultrum (€4.65) | €13 | 63% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 327 Ngultrum (€3.65) | €8 | 52% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 160 Ngultrum (€1.79) | €5.14 | 65% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 72 Ngultrum (€0.81) | €1.11 | 27% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 141 Ngultrum (€1.58) | €5.46 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 56 Ngultrum (€0.63) | €2.97 | 79% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 199 Ngultrum (€2.22) | €5.54 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 138 Ngultrum (€1.55) | €2.61 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 34 Ngultrum (€0.38) | €2.39 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 66 Ngultrum (€0.73) | €1.18 | 38% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 864 Ngultrum (€10) | €8 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 85 Ngultrum (€0.95) | €2.15 | 56% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 25 Ngultrum (€0.28) | €1.98 | 86% |
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 63% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Thimphu (Bhutan) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 33,397 Ngultrum (€373) | €1,362 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 19,953 Ngultrum (€223) | €1,121 | 80% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 6,463 Ngultrum (€72) | €181 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 26,426 Ngultrum (€295) | €731 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 18,456 Ngultrum (€206) | €586 | 65% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 4,153 Ngultrum (€46) | €108 | 57% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 1,094 Ngultrum (€12) | €20 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 41,226 Ngultrum (€460) | €491 | 6% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 9,656 Ngultrum (€108) | €104 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 336 Ngultrum (€3.76) | €7 | 45% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 324 Ngultrum (€3.62) | €11 | 69% |
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 50% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Thimphu (Bhutan) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 2,182 Ngultrum (€24) | €90 | 73% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 2,110 Ngultrum (€24) | €33 | 30% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 5,165 Ngultrum (€58) | €94 | 39% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 3,295 Ngultrum (€37) | €124 | 70% |
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 47% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Thimphu (Bhutan) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 1,531,360 Ngultrum (€17,100) | €24,287 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 66 Ngultrum (€0.74) | €1.21 | 39% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 2,293 Ngultrum (€26) | €51 | 50% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 315 Ngultrum (€3.51) | €22 | 84% |
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 52% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Thimphu (Bhutan) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 84 Ngultrum (€0.93) | €11 | 91% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 500 Ngultrum (€5.58) | €9 | 36% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 3,000 Ngultrum (€34) | €73 | 54% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 261 Ngultrum (€2.91) | €4.50 | 35% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 198 Ngultrum (€2.21) | €3.25 | 32% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 285 Ngultrum (€3.18) | €4.05 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 99 Ngultrum (€1.11) | €1.50 | 26% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 53 Ngultrum (€0.59) | €2.41 | 75% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 202 Ngultrum (€2.26) | €18 | 88% |
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 43% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Thimphu (Bhutan) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 1,340 Ngultrum (€15) | €41 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 480 Ngultrum (€5.36) | €20 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 1,699 Ngultrum (€19) | €70 | 73% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 2,326 Ngultrum (€26) | €51 | 49% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 688 Ngultrum (€8) | €8 | 4% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 167 Ngultrum (€1.87) | €2.66 | 30% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 103 Ngultrum (€1.15) | €3.65 | 69% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 57,943 Ngultrum (€647) | €556 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 2.70 Ngultrum (€0.03) | €0.15 | 80% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 2,763 Ngultrum (€31) | €43 | 29% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 331 Ngultrum (€3.69) | €5.12 | 28% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,200 in Innsbruck you would need to make just about €1,891 (169,351 Ngultrum) in Thimphu.