Cost of living in Aalborg, Denmark vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aalborg (Denmark) is 173% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr136 (1,614 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | + 288% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr67 (802 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr29 (346 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr8 (93 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr26 (305 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr22 (264 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | + 367% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr63 (754 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr18 (214 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr10 (124 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 264% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (133 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr79 (942 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (227 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr11 (129 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 409% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in Aalborg (Denmark) is 178% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr8,536 (101,525 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr5,788 (68,838 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,220 (14,506 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr5,337 (63,481 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr3,926 (46,691 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,589 (18,899 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | + 355% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr188 (2,236 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,570 (42,462 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr710 (8,444 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr57 (672 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr154 (1,837 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 467% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Aalborg (Denmark) is 120% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr786 (9,347 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 328% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr244 (2,907 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr727 (8,649 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,206 (14,338 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | + 335% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Aalborg (Denmark) is 133% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr301,099 (3,581,161 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr10 (121 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr386 (4,590 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr255 (3,033 Ngultrum) | 315 Ngultrum | + 864% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Aalborg (Denmark) is 83% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr58 (690 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 725% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr73 (871 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 3,000 Ngultrum | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr58 (691 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr28 (330 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (344 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (155 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (191 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 260% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr176 (2,096 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 937% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Aalborg (Denmark) is 87% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr344 (4,087 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr191 (2,273 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 373% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr475 (5,644 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr616 (7,330 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr77 (912 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (484 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr33 (391 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 280% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,258 (38,747 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.93 (11 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 311% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr230 (2,735 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr42 (505 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 160 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Aalborg (Denmark) is 139% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
For example, you would need at least 260,183 Ngultrum (kr21,876) in Aalborg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 109,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.
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