Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 102% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (1,198 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (553 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (251 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (110 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (183 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (112 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (438 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (172 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (94 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (201 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (1,228 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.34 (106 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (78 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 227% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 6,038 (119,893 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,340 (106,047 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | + 431% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 555 (11,018 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (97,514 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (64,443 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (7,072 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (5,649 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | + 416% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (28,263 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (9,359 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (641 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (608 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 71% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (3,873 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (3,889 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (5,538 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (5,923 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | + 80% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 11% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (1,585,544 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (38 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (2,043 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 315 Ngultrum | - | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 90% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (390 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 366% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (1,061 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (4,652 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 37 (735 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (361 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (364 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (169 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (180 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 240% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (742 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 71% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (3,551 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (1,596 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (8,337 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 391% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (4,254 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (708 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (418 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (488 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 376% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,872 (37,167 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (6 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (5,653 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (187 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 83 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 86% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
For example, you would need at least 174,528 Ngultrum (Dirham 8,789) in Al Ain to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 94,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.
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