Cost of living in Ahmedabad (India) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Ahmedabad (India) is 8% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨398 (398 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨240 (240 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (170 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨65 (65 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨104 (104 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 (55 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨297 (297 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨170 (170 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (40 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (132 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,285 (2,283 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 234% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (89 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨44 (44 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Ahmedabad (India) is 13% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨32,084 (32,062 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨21,487 (21,473 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,166 (4,163 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,428 (27,410 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨21,233 (21,219 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,546 (6,542 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨529 (529 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,931 (32,909 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,413 (12,404 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨556 (556 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,574 (1,573 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 385% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Ahmedabad (India) is 21% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,328 (2,326 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,334 (3,332 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,813 (5,810 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,373 (4,370 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Ahmedabad (India) is 18% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,455,410 (1,454,450 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨98 (98 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,164 (1,163 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨339 (339 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ahmedabad (India) is 6% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨85 (84 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨199 (199 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,081 (2,080 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨413 (413 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨221 (220 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (246 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨111 (111 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨90 (90 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨249 (249 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ahmedabad (India) is 7% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,861 (1,860 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨553 (552 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,170 (1,170 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,837 (1,836 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨509 (509 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨178 (178 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨287 (287 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨45,767 (45,736 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (9 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 248% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,622 (1,621 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨262 (262 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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