Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 91% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 136% | |||
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| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 136% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (1,211 Ngultrum) | 467 Ngultrum | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (598 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.78 (346 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.98 (119 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.18 (250 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.17 (189 Ngultrum) | 59 Ngultrum | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (592 Ngultrum) | 208 Ngultrum | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.24 (254 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.76 (225 Ngultrum) | 35 Ngultrum | + 552% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.41 (204 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (1,146 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.48 (148 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.93 (116 Ngultrum) | 29 Ngultrum | + 296% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 126% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,136 (127,817 Ngultrum) | 37,718 Ngultrum | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,257 (75,244 Ngultrum) | 21,622 Ngultrum | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$124 (7,432 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,120 (67,002 Ngultrum) | 32,064 Ngultrum | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$805 (48,183 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$66 (3,969 Ngultrum) | 4,439 Ngultrum | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (3,233 Ngultrum) | 1,832 Ngultrum | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$311 (18,634 Ngultrum) | 40,290 Ngultrum | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$97 (5,786 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (605 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (1,509 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 365% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 31% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$60 (3,610 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$39 (2,346 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 (5,848 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 (7,021 Ngultrum) | 3,416 Ngultrum | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,942 (1,372,939 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (100 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (3,998 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 79% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (494 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 318% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (1,303 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 (4,605 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 (386 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.85 (230 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.33 (259 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.16 (189 Ngultrum) | 102 Ngultrum | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (147 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (1,192 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 107% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 (3,079 Ngultrum) | 1,615 Ngultrum | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (1,593 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$135 (8,096 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 376% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (5,745 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (582 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.42 (324 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (392 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 282% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 (38,710 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.83 (50 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 1736% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$37 (2,223 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (656 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 98% | |
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TOTAL | + 91% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 24 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2022.
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