Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 29% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 416 Ngultrum (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 180 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 327 Ngultrum (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 100 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 160 Ngultrum (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 50 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 141 Ngultrum (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 28 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 56 Ngultrum (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 35 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 199 Ngultrum (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 100 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 138 Ngultrum (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 97 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 Ngultrum (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 40 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 66 Ngultrum (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 864 Ngultrum (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 200 | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 85 Ngultrum (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 40 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Ngultrum (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 63% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 37% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,397 Ngultrum (Mex$ 9,735) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,953 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,816) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,463 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,884) | Mex$ 300 | + 528% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,426 Ngultrum (Mex$ 7,703) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,456 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,380) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,153 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,211) | Mex$ 200 | + 505% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,094 Ngultrum (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 500 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 41,226 Ngultrum (Mex$ 12,017) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 100% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,656 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,815) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 181% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 336 Ngultrum (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 180 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 324 Ngultrum (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 200 | - 53% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 45% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,182 Ngultrum (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 500 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,110 Ngultrum (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 400 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,165 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,506) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Ngultrum (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 800 | + 20% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 10% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,531,360 Ngultrum (Mex$ 446,379) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 66 Ngultrum (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,293 Ngultrum (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 500 | + 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 315 Ngultrum (Mex$ 92) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 16% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 84 Ngultrum (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 100 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 300 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 874) | Mex$ 500 | + 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 261 Ngultrum (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 50 | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 Ngultrum (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 75 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 285 Ngultrum (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 70 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 99 Ngultrum (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 30 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 53 Ngultrum (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 40 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 202 Ngultrum (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 80 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 8% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,340 Ngultrum (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 300 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 480 Ngultrum (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 150 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,699 Ngultrum (Mex$ 495) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,326 Ngultrum (Mex$ 678) | Mex$ 500 | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 688 Ngultrum (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 130 | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 167 Ngultrum (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 50 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 103 Ngultrum (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | - 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,943 Ngultrum (Mex$ 16,890) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.70 Ngultrum (Mex$ 0.79) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,763 Ngultrum (Mex$ 805) | Mex$ 800 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 331 Ngultrum (Mex$ 96) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 23,652 (81,142 Ngultrum) in Thimphu to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 23,000 in Patzcuaro.
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