Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 265% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 195% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 195% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (1,629 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (867 Ngultrum) | 421 Ngultrum | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (540 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (88 Ngultrum) | 68 Ngultrum | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.75 (311 Ngultrum) | 147 Ngultrum | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.58 (463 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 605% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (684 Ngultrum) | 271 Ngultrum | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (399 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (161 Ngultrum) | 33 Ngultrum | + 390% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (171 Ngultrum) | 71 Ngultrum | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (1,318 Ngultrum) | 874 Ngultrum | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (183 Ngultrum) | 83 Ngultrum | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (220 Ngultrum) | 29 Ngultrum | + 653% | |
| Housing | + 625% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 625% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,844 (401,723 Ngultrum) | 38,750 Ngultrum | + 937% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,229 (267,816 Ngultrum) | 20,679 Ngultrum | + 1195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $272 (22,587 Ngultrum) | 5,914 Ngultrum | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,722 (225,748 Ngultrum) | 32,195 Ngultrum | + 601% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,989 (164,937 Ngultrum) | 19,694 Ngultrum | + 738% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $179 (14,839 Ngultrum) | 4,439 Ngultrum | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (4,899 Ngultrum) | 954 Ngultrum | + 414% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (24,838 Ngultrum) | 40,280 Ngultrum | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (15,908 Ngultrum) | 8,558 Ngultrum | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (959 Ngultrum) | 343 Ngultrum | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (1,983 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 512% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (4,436 Ngultrum) | 2,779 Ngultrum | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (3,317 Ngultrum) | 2,096 Ngultrum | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (7,290 Ngultrum) | 5,081 Ngultrum | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (9,892 Ngultrum) | 3,194 Ngultrum | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 143% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,145 (2,085,523 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (98 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (7,465 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 226% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (1,556 Ngultrum) | 421 Ngultrum | + 270% | |
| Personal Care | + 255% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 255% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (713 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 503% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (968 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 229% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $180 (14,928 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 498% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (640 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (401 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (449 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.53 (293 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (145 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (2,719 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 677% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (4,925 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (2,394 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 408% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (29,006 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 1607% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (8,147 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (1,238 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.09 (422 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (581 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 461% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $541 (44,836 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (19 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 601% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (5,993 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (929 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 181% | |
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TOTAL | + 265% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 264 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
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