Cost of living in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 155% | |||
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| Food in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Amarillo, Texas | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (1,292 Ngultrum) | 467 Ngultrum | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (665 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (348 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (82 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.34 (273 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.87 (234 Ngultrum) | 59 Ngultrum | + 297% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.88 (398 Ngultrum) | 208 Ngultrum | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (289 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.14 (93 Ngultrum) | 35 Ngultrum | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.98 (325 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 393% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (1,087 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.14 (175 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (141 Ngultrum) | 29 Ngultrum | + 382% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Amarillo, Texas | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,367 (111,535 Ngultrum) | 37,718 Ngultrum | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $904 (73,696 Ngultrum) | 21,622 Ngultrum | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (14,502 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $811 (66,133 Ngultrum) | 32,064 Ngultrum | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $693 (56,538 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $129 (10,523 Ngultrum) | 4,439 Ngultrum | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (3,746 Ngultrum) | 1,832 Ngultrum | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $310 (25,278 Ngultrum) | 40,290 Ngultrum | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (10,115 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (1,174 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 249% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (2,113 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 552% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Amarillo, Texas | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (4,091 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (2,542 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (7,994 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (10,177 Ngultrum) | 3,416 Ngultrum | + 198% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Amarillo, Texas | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,567 (1,840,694 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (65 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (3,586 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Amarillo, Texas | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (618 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 423% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (1,778 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 256% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (8,535 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (502 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (285 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (586 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (347 Ngultrum) | 102 Ngultrum | + 240% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (138 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (1,489 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 325% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Amarillo, Texas | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (3,591 Ngultrum) | 1,615 Ngultrum | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (1,484 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (5,402 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (4,646 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (765 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (424 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.82 (311 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 203% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (35,043 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (82 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 2924% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (3,752 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (576 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 74% | |
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TOTAL | + 114% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 67 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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