Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 61% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)

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warning WARNING!  This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025. Exchange rate: 12.001 BTN / CNY
For example, you would need at least 202,679 Ngultrum (16,888元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 126,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.

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