Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 41% more expensive than in Kanpur (India)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 40% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Thimphu | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 379 Ngultrum (₨379) | ₨226 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 529 Ngultrum (₨530) | ₨309 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 217 Ngultrum (₨217) | ₨158 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Ngultrum (₨69) | ₨58 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 162 Ngultrum (₨162) | ₨76 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 59 Ngultrum (₨59) | ₨50 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 321 Ngultrum (₨321) | ₨160 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 136 Ngultrum (₨137) | ₨91 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 Ngultrum (₨36) | ₨21 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 Ngultrum (₨77) | ₨107 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 747 Ngultrum (₨748) | ₨621 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 Ngultrum (₨87) | ₨77 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 Ngultrum (₨37) | ₨26 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 12% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Thimphu | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,928 Ngultrum (₨30,972) | ₨29,948 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,393 Ngultrum (₨21,424) | ₨14,928 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,635 Ngultrum (₨3,640) | ₨2,646 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,195 Ngultrum (₨32,241) | ₨22,069 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,694 Ngultrum (₨19,721) | ₨27,583 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,144 Ngultrum (₨4,149) | ₨1,664 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 954 Ngultrum (₨955) | ₨930 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,280 Ngultrum (₨40,337) | ₨32,475 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,558 Ngultrum (₨8,570) | ₨9,527 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 343 Ngultrum (₨343) | ₨352 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 325 Ngultrum (₨325) | ₨345 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 9% cheaper than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Thimphu | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,779 Ngultrum (₨2,783) | ₨2,229 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,096 Ngultrum (₨2,099) | ₨2,879 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,081 Ngultrum (₨5,088) | ₨3,288 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,194 Ngultrum (₨3,198) | ₨2,030 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 64% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Thimphu | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,531,360 Ngultrum (₨1,533,522) | ₨799,805 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 Ngultrum (₨63) | ₨80 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,293 Ngultrum (₨2,296) | ₨909 | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 363 Ngultrum (₨363) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 44% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Thimphu | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 118 Ngultrum (₨118) | ₨93 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 294 Ngultrum (₨295) | ₨163 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,498 Ngultrum (₨2,502) | ₨600 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 261 Ngultrum (₨261) | ₨192 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 Ngultrum (₨198) | ₨139 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 309 Ngultrum (₨310) | ₨309 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 107 Ngultrum (₨107) | ₨111 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Ngultrum (₨55) | ₨62 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (₨350) | ₨350 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 70% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Thimphu | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,515 Ngultrum (₨1,517) | ₨456 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 472 Ngultrum (₨472) | ₨407 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,699 Ngultrum (₨1,702) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,274 Ngultrum (₨2,277) | ₨1,069 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Ngultrum (₨727) | ₨192 | + 279% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 225 Ngultrum (₨225) | ₨227 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 104 Ngultrum (₨104) | ₨111 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,943 Ngultrum (₨58,024) | ₨35,973 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.70 Ngultrum (₨2.70) | ₨1.33 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,361 Ngultrum (₨2,364) | ₨1,611 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 331 Ngultrum (₨332) | ₨102 | + 227% | |
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TOTAL | + 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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