Cost of living in Abbotsford, Canada vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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Food | + 132% | |||
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Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 132% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (1,162 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | + 179% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (574 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.78 (332 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 107% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.98 (114 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.18 (240 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.04 (174 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | + 209% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (568 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.24 (243 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.76 (216 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 536% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.41 (196 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 198% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (1,099 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.48 (142 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.93 (111 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 338% | |
Housing | + 156% | |||
Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 156% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,136 (122,598 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | + 267% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,241 (71,228 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | + 257% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$133 (7,662 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,120 (64,266 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | + 143% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$806 (46,253 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 151% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$66 (3,807 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (3,101 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | + 183% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$311 (17,873 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$97 (5,550 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (580 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (1,447 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 346% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$60 (3,462 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$39 (2,250 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 (5,609 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 (6,734 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | + 104% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 29% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,935 (1,316,471 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.39 (80 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (3,835 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 315 Ngultrum | - | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 71% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (474 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 467% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (1,250 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 150% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 (4,417 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | + 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 (371 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.85 (221 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.28 (246 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.11 (179 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (141 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 166% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (1,143 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 465% | |
Entertainment | + 104% | |||
Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 104% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (2,986 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | + 123% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (1,499 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 212% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$117 (6,741 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 297% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (5,510 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 137% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (536 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.42 (311 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (381 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 271% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 (37,130 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.83 (48 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 1661% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$35 (2,031 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (629 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 90% | |
TOTAL | + 91% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 91% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
For example, you would need at least 174,174 Ngultrum (C$3,034) in Abbotsford to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 91,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.
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