Cost of living in Bari, Italy vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bari (Italy) is 99% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (1,191 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (648 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.58 (316 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (113 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.31 (204 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.36 (121 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (551 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 (127 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (100 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (117 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.88 (431 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (156 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (86 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Bari (Italy) is 92% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €778 (68,804 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €646 (57,111 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (9,762 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €555 (49,068 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €393 (34,799 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (6,990 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (2,388 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €449 (39,713 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (10,093 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.88 (432 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (730 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Bari (Italy) is 126% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (7,350 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 237% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (4,278 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (7,997 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (9,367 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Bari (Italy) is 43% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,798 (1,927,916 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (137 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (2,676 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (1,175 Ngultrum) | 315 Ngultrum | + 273% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Bari (Italy) is 102% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (708 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 746% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (914 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (7,444 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.67 (413 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (279 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.70 (239 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.61 (142 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (167 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (1,366 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 575% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Bari (Italy) is 68% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (2,651 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (1,291 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (9,149 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 438% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (5,511 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (536 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 (125 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.07 (360 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 251% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (51,535 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (14 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 412% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (3,821 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 (445 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 62 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bari (Italy) is 77% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
For example, you would need at least 192,933 Ngultrum (€2,181) in Bari to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 109,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.
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