Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 20% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 32% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest (Romania) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 36 lei (651 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | 56% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 19 lei (351 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | 7% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 14 lei (252 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 5.63 lei (102 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 14 lei (249 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 6 lei (110 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | 95% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 15 lei (268 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 4.54 lei (83 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.54 lei (46 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | 36% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 3.88 lei (70 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | 7% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 26 lei (473 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | 45% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.49 lei (100 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | 17% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.28 lei (41 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | 64% |
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 33% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Bucharest (Romania) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,511 lei (63,774 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | 91% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,988 lei (36,106 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | 81% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 441 lei (8,012 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | 24% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,058 lei (37,390 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | 41% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,319 lei (23,961 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | 30% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 307 lei (5,573 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | 34% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 38 lei (697 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,447 lei (26,292 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | 36% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 357 lei (6,476 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 28 lei (509 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | 51% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 20 lei (369 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | 14% |
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 60% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Bucharest (Romania) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 274 lei (4,985 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | 128% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 167 lei (3,028 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | 44% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 341 lei (6,203 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | 20% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 373 lei (6,778 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | 106% |
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Bucharest (Romania) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 79,012 lei (1,435,351 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 4.92 lei (89 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | 36% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 60 lei (1,093 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | 52% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 22 lei (392 Ngultrum) | 315 Ngultrum | 25% |
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Bucharest (Romania) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 28 lei (502 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | 500% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 33 lei (608 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | 22% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 151 lei (2,738 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | 9% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 15 lei (276 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | 6% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 12 lei (220 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 16 lei (295 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 7 lei (121 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 10 lei (174 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | 228% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 34 lei (622 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | 207% |
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 40% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Bucharest (Romania) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 107 lei (1,944 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 49 lei (890 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | 85% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 144 lei (2,623 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | 54% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 206 lei (3,736 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 25 lei (463 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | 33% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 12 lei (213 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 8 lei (151 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | 47% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 2,726 lei (49,524 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.86 lei (16 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | 479% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 226 lei (4,107 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | 49% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 20 lei (360 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | 9% |
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For example, you would need at least 122,051 Ngultrum (6,719 lei) in Bucharest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 102,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.