Cost of living in Bijapur, India vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Bijapur (India) is 17% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨250 (250 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (290 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨100 (100 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (50 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨60 (60 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 56 Ngultrum | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (200 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨80 (80 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (20 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (100 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨300 (300 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (90 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨60 (60 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 137% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Bijapur (India) is 7% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 33,397 Ngultrum | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 19,953 Ngultrum | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 6,463 Ngultrum | - | |
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 | - | 18,456 Ngultrum | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 4,153 Ngultrum | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨400 (400 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,000 (60,058 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,000 (3,003 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (250 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (100 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Bijapur (India) is 52% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨800 (801 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,000 (1,001 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,000 (3,003 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,000 (2,002 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Bijapur (India) is 49% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (800,771 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (70 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (500 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 315 Ngultrum | - | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Bijapur (India) is 25% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨50 (50 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨100 (100 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 3,000 Ngultrum | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨100 (100 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨125 (125 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (200 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (100 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (80 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (100 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Bijapur (India) is 34% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨500 (500 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (300 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 (500 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨800 (801 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (500 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 (200 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨80 (80 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 57,943 Ngultrum | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 2.70 Ngultrum | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨600 (601 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (200 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bijapur (India) is 26% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 106,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu you would need to make just about 78,800 Ngultrum (₨78,724) in Bijapur.
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