Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 10% more expensive than in Ohrid (Macedonia)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is about the same as in Ohrid (Macedonia) | ||||
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Thimphu | Ohrid | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 379 Ngultrum (258 ден) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 529 Ngultrum (361 ден) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 217 Ngultrum (148 ден) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Ngultrum (47 ден) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 162 Ngultrum (111 ден) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 59 Ngultrum (40 ден) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 321 Ngultrum (219 ден) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 136 Ngultrum (93 ден) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 Ngultrum (24 ден) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 Ngultrum (52 ден) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 747 Ngultrum (509 ден) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 87 Ngultrum (59 ден) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 Ngultrum (25 ден) | - | - | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is about the same as in Ohrid (Macedonia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,928 Ngultrum (21,085 ден) | 19,991 ден | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,393 Ngultrum (14,585 ден) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,635 Ngultrum (2,478 ден) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,195 Ngultrum (21,949 ден) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,694 Ngultrum (13,426 ден) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,144 Ngultrum (2,825 ден) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,148 Ngultrum (783 ден) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 40,280 Ngultrum (27,461 ден) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,558 Ngultrum (5,835 ден) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 343 Ngultrum (234 ден) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 325 Ngultrum (221 ден) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is about the same as in Ohrid (Macedonia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,779 Ngultrum (1,895 ден) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,096 Ngultrum (1,429 ден) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,081 Ngultrum (3,464 ден) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,194 Ngultrum (2,177 ден) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 22% more expensive than in Ohrid (Macedonia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,531,360 Ngultrum (1,043,989 ден) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 Ngultrum (43 ден) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,293 Ngultrum (1,563 ден) | 825 ден | + 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 322 ден | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is about the same as in Ohrid (Macedonia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 118 Ngultrum (81 ден) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 294 Ngultrum (201 ден) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,498 Ngultrum (1,703 ден) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 261 Ngultrum (178 ден) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 Ngultrum (135 ден) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 309 Ngultrum (211 ден) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 107 Ngultrum (73 ден) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 55 Ngultrum (38 ден) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (239 ден) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is about the same as in Ohrid (Macedonia) | ||||
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Thimphu | Ohrid | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,515 Ngultrum (1,033 ден) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 472 Ngultrum (321 ден) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,699 Ngultrum (1,158 ден) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,274 Ngultrum (1,550 ден) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Ngultrum (495 ден) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 225 Ngultrum (153 ден) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 104 Ngultrum (71 ден) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,943 Ngultrum (39,502 ден) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.70 Ngultrum (1.84 ден) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,361 Ngultrum (1,609 ден) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 331 Ngultrum (226 ден) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
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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