Cost of living in Béchar, Algeria vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Béchar (Algeria) is 41% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 Dinar (551 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Dinar (276 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Dinar (165 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Dinar (55 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (83 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Dinar (39 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dinar (331 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 250 Dinar (138 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 Dinar (44 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Dinar (386 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 486% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Dinar (1,654 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 170 Dinar (94 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Dinar (17 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Béchar (Algeria) is 11% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 Dinar (11,026 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dinar (8,270 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dinar (2,757 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 26,426 Ngultrum | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Dinar (5,513 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Dinar (2,757 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,000 Dinar (2,205 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Dinar (11,026 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Dinar (27,565 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | + 185% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 336 Ngultrum | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Dinar (110 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Béchar (Algeria) is 5% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Dinar (1,103 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 2,110 Ngultrum | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Dinar (5,513 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Dinar (3,859 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Béchar (Algeria) is 30% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Dinar (2,205,219 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 Dinar (19 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Dinar (662 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 315 Ngultrum | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Béchar (Algeria) is 7% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 Dinar (221 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Dinar (110 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dinar (551 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300 Dinar (165 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 625 Dinar (345 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 Dinar (110 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Dinar (110 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Dinar (276 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 419% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Dinar (276 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Béchar (Algeria) is 32% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dinar (276 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Dinar (551 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Dinar (1,103 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Dinar (2,757 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dinar (138 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 Dinar (165 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Dinar (551 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 437% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 Dinar (16,539 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (5.51 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Dinar (827 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 Dinar (276 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 60 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 99,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu you would need to make just about 88,967 Ngultrum (161,375 Dinar) in Béchar.
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