Cost of living in Ahmedabad (India) is 28% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Ahmedabad (India) is 7% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨313 (313 Ngultrum) | 467 Ngultrum | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨253 (253 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨219 (219 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (53 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (84 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 (33 Ngultrum) | 59 Ngultrum | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (201 Ngultrum) | 208 Ngultrum | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (134 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (30 Ngultrum) | 35 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨146 (146 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨650 (649 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (81 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (38 Ngultrum) | 29 Ngultrum | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Ahmedabad (India) is 41% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,001 (23,953 Ngultrum) | 37,718 Ngultrum | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,475 (14,446 Ngultrum) | 21,622 Ngultrum | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,786 (4,777 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,205 (17,171 Ngultrum) | 32,064 Ngultrum | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,744 (18,706 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,090 (3,084 Ngultrum) | 4,439 Ngultrum | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨425 (425 Ngultrum) | 1,832 Ngultrum | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨33,184 (33,117 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,799 (6,786 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨350 (349 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨258 (257 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ahmedabad (India) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,707 (1,703 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,635 (2,630 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,675 (2,670 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,681 (2,676 Ngultrum) | 3,416 Ngultrum | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Ahmedabad (India) is 38% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨798,873 (797,265 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (72 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,082 (1,079 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨217 (216 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Ahmedabad (India) is 32% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨91 (91 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨345 (344 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨906 (904 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨409 (408 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (151 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨209 (208 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨89 (89 Ngultrum) | 102 Ngultrum | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (69 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨175 (175 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Ahmedabad (India) is 22% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨914 (912 Ngultrum) | 1,615 Ngultrum | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨462 (462 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,385 (2,380 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,536 (1,533 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨554 (553 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨166 (165 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (175 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,999 (42,913 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨6 (6 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,301 (1,299 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨325 (324 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 65 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2021.
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