Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 121% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 157% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brussels (Belgium) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €16 (1,422 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | 242% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (731 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | 124% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.37 (384 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | 139% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.94 (83 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | 15% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.91 (344 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | 144% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.91 (168 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | 197% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.29 (465 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | 133% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.29 (201 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.49 (131 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | 287% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.84 (162 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | 146% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 (647 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | 25% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.37 (208 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | 145% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.51 (133 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | 426% |
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 181% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Brussels (Belgium) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,249 (109,745 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | 229% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €954 (83,873 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | 320% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €124 (10,920 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | 69% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €883 (77,578 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | 194% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €655 (57,613 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | 212% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €103 (9,065 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | 118% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €37 (3,273 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | 199% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €428 (37,579 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | 9% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €169 (14,886 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | 54% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €8 (736 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | 119% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (932 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | 188% |
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 122% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Brussels (Belgium) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €84 (7,346 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | 237% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €47 (4,089 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | 94% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €83 (7,324 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | 42% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €128 (11,271 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | 242% |
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 80% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Brussels (Belgium) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €22,003 (1,933,961 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | 26% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.32 (116 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | 76% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €50 (4,377 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | 91% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €21 (1,854 Ngultrum) | 315 Ngultrum | 489% |
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 66% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Brussels (Belgium) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €8 (734 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | 778% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €5.99 (527 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | 5% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €30 (2,606 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | 13% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.35 (471 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | 81% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.70 (325 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | 64% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.80 (334 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.54 (135 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.39 (210 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | 296% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €22 (1,950 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | 864% |
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 91% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Brussels (Belgium) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €49 (4,281 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | 219% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €21 (1,848 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | 285% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €67 (5,907 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | 248% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €70 (6,115 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | 163% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €10 (856 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | 24% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.66 (322 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | 92% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.25 (374 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | 264% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €427 (37,558 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | 35% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.22 (19 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | 605% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €35 (3,047 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | 10% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 (609 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | 84% |
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For example, you would need at least 220,722 Ngultrum (€2,511) in Brussels to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 100,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.