Cost of living in Alicante (Spain) is 57% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 77% | |||
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| Food in Alicante (Spain) is 77% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Alicante | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (1,356 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (741 Ngultrum) | 421 Ngultrum | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (348 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (78 Ngultrum) | 68 Ngultrum | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.06 (180 Ngultrum) | 147 Ngultrum | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (147 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.68 (495 Ngultrum) | 271 Ngultrum | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (139 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (102 Ngultrum) | 33 Ngultrum | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (72 Ngultrum) | 71 Ngultrum | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (527 Ngultrum) | 874 Ngultrum | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.43 (125 Ngultrum) | 83 Ngultrum | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (67 Ngultrum) | 29 Ngultrum | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Alicante (Spain) is 81% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Alicante | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €928 (80,847 Ngultrum) | 38,750 Ngultrum | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €543 (47,363 Ngultrum) | 20,679 Ngultrum | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €98 (8,504 Ngultrum) | 5,914 Ngultrum | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €517 (45,070 Ngultrum) | 32,195 Ngultrum | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €366 (31,938 Ngultrum) | 19,694 Ngultrum | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €58 (5,055 Ngultrum) | 4,439 Ngultrum | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (2,318 Ngultrum) | 954 Ngultrum | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (33,853 Ngultrum) | 40,280 Ngultrum | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (8,291 Ngultrum) | 8,558 Ngultrum | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.47 (477 Ngultrum) | 343 Ngultrum | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (932 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Alicante (Spain) is 68% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Alicante | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (7,610 Ngultrum) | 2,779 Ngultrum | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (2,508 Ngultrum) | 2,096 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (7,025 Ngultrum) | 5,081 Ngultrum | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (7,367 Ngultrum) | 3,194 Ngultrum | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Alicante (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Alicante | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,897 (1,821,318 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (160 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (2,068 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (1,480 Ngultrum) | 421 Ngultrum | + 252% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Alicante (Spain) is 49% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (436 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 269% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.77 (329 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (3,778 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.93 (343 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (266 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (293 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (114 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (186 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (1,120 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Alicante (Spain) is 50% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Alicante | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (2,818 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (1,279 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (4,687 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €38 (3,353 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (825 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (236 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.27 (285 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €431 (37,546 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (14 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (4,201 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (446 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 150 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
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