Cost of living in Béchar (Algeria) is 11% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food in Béchar (Algeria) is 39% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Béchar (Algeria) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 1,000 Dinar (546 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | 31% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 500 Dinar (273 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | 16% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 300 Dinar (164 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 100 Dinar (55 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 150 Dinar (82 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 70 Dinar (38 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | 32% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 600 Dinar (328 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 250 Dinar (137 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 80 Dinar (44 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | 29% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 700 Dinar (382 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | 481% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 3,000 Dinar (1,638 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | 90% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 170 Dinar (93 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | 9% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 30 Dinar (16 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | 35% |
| Housing in Béchar (Algeria) is 11% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 20,000 Dinar (10,922 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | 67% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 15,000 Dinar (8,191 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | 59% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 5,000 Dinar (2,730 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | 58% |
| 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 (5,461 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 5,000 Dinar (2,730 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | 34% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 4,000 Dinar (2,184 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | 100% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 20,000 Dinar (10,922 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | 74% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 50,000 Dinar (27,305 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | 183% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| - | 336 Ngultrum | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 200 Dinar (109 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | 66% |
| Clothes in Béchar (Algeria) is 5% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 2,000 Dinar (1,092 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | 50% |
| 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 (5,461 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | 6% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 7,000 Dinar (3,823 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | 16% |
| Transportation in Béchar (Algeria) is 30% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 4,000,000 Dinar (2,184,363 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | 43% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 35 Dinar (19 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | 71% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 1,200 Dinar (655 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | 315 Ngultrum | - |
| Personal Care in Béchar (Algeria) is 8% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 400 Dinar (218 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | 161% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 200 Dinar (109 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | 78% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 1,000 Dinar (546 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | 82% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 300 Dinar (164 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 625 Dinar (341 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | 72% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 200 Dinar (109 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | 62% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 200 Dinar (109 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 500 Dinar (273 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | 414% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 500 Dinar (273 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | 35% |
| Entertainment in Béchar (Algeria) is 33% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 500 Dinar (273 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 1,000 Dinar (546 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 2,000 Dinar (1,092 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | 36% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 5,000 Dinar (2,730 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 250 Dinar (137 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | 80% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 300 Dinar (164 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 1,000 Dinar (546 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | 432% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 30,000 Dinar (16,383 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | 72% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 10 Dinar (5.46 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | 102% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 1,500 Dinar (819 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | 70% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 500 Dinar (273 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | 17% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 105,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu you would need to make just about 93,794 Ngultrum (171,756 Dinar) in Béchar.