Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 109% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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Food | + 144% | |||
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Food in Athens (Greece) is 144% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Athens | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (1,747 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 273% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (787 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (457 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 112% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.71 (154 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 104% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.27 (475 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 213% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (203 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 231% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (671 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (210 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (128 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 237% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (144 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (1,337 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 96% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (191 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 111% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (112 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 170% | |
Housing | + 157% | |||
Housing in Athens (Greece) is 157% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,201 (108,170 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €792 (71,374 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 205% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (14,095 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 315% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €769 (69,265 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €514 (46,300 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 144% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (12,366 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 220% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (2,215 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 150% | |
40” flat screen tv | €387 (34,855 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (10,165 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (934 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 202% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (798 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 146% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 83% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (8,282 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 198% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (2,495 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (8,707 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (7,904 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 133% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 41% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,723 (2,317,056 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (167 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 165% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (2,584 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (1,067 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 109% | |||
Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 109% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (511 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 332% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (712 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 142% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (4,237 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (539 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 107% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (366 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 85% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 (436 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (256 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 139% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (242 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 340% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (1,251 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 257% | |
Entertainment | + 152% | |||
Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 152% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (3,711 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (1,613 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 242% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (5,290 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 211% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (5,929 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 161% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (941 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 (409 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (480 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 364% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 (52,576 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (36 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 1235% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (4,165 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (477 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 44% | |
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TOTAL | + 109% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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