Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 55% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 416 Ngultrum (€4.68) | €16 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 327 Ngultrum (€3.68) | €7 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 160 Ngultrum (€1.80) | €4.12 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (€0.81) | €1.23 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 141 Ngultrum (€1.59) | €4.06 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 56 Ngultrum (€0.64) | €1.54 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 199 Ngultrum (€2.24) | €4.69 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 138 Ngultrum (€1.56) | €1.50 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 Ngultrum (€0.38) | €0.98 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 66 Ngultrum (€0.74) | €1.30 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 864 Ngultrum (€10) | €10 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 85 Ngultrum (€0.96) | €2.01 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Ngultrum (€0.28) | €0.62 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 36% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,397 Ngultrum (€376) | €592 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,953 Ngultrum (€224) | €430 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,463 Ngultrum (€73) | €121 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,426 Ngultrum (€297) | €424 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,456 Ngultrum (€208) | €315 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,153 Ngultrum (€47) | €82 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,094 Ngultrum (€12) | €20 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | 41,226 Ngultrum (€464) | €379 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,656 Ngultrum (€109) | €111 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 336 Ngultrum (€3.78) | €9 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 324 Ngultrum (€3.64) | €6 | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 35% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,182 Ngultrum (€25) | €78 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,110 Ngultrum (€24) | €22 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,165 Ngultrum (€58) | €80 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Ngultrum (€37) | €89 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 33% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,531,360 Ngultrum (€17,219) | €20,726 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 66 Ngultrum (€0.74) | €1.58 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,293 Ngultrum (€26) | €30 | - 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 315 Ngultrum (€3.54) | €21 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 36% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 84 Ngultrum (€0.94) | €3.14 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (€5.62) | €9 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Ngultrum (€34) | €31 | + 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 261 Ngultrum (€2.93) | €3.64 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 Ngultrum (€2.23) | €4.30 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 285 Ngultrum (€3.21) | €3.74 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 99 Ngultrum (€1.12) | €1.84 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 53 Ngultrum (€0.60) | €2.07 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 202 Ngultrum (€2.27) | €9 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 42% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,340 Ngultrum (€15) | €26 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 480 Ngultrum (€5.40) | €15 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,699 Ngultrum (€19) | €45 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,326 Ngultrum (€26) | €45 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 688 Ngultrum (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 167 Ngultrum (€1.88) | €3.80 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 103 Ngultrum (€1.15) | €3.87 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,943 Ngultrum (€652) | €434 | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.70 Ngultrum (€0.03) | €0.36 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,763 Ngultrum (€31) | €41 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 331 Ngultrum (€3.72) | €4.66 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 41% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,900 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,116 (99,281 Ngultrum) in Thimphu.
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