Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 13% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 36% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cairo | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 166 (686 Ngultrum) | 467 Ngultrum | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 122 (507 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 61 (255 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 22 (91 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 38 (156 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (39 Ngultrum) | 59 Ngultrum | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 86 (355 Ngultrum) | 208 Ngultrum | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 33 (138 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (33 Ngultrum) | 35 Ngultrum | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 35 (144 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 280 (1,161 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (71 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 9 (37 Ngultrum) | 29 Ngultrum | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 17% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cairo | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 10,364 (42,955 Ngultrum) | 37,718 Ngultrum | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,436 (22,528 Ngultrum) | 21,622 Ngultrum | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 951 (3,941 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,560 (31,330 Ngultrum) | 32,064 Ngultrum | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,785 (15,688 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 631 (2,616 Ngultrum) | 4,439 Ngultrum | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 218 (902 Ngultrum) | 1,832 Ngultrum | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 5,496 (22,776 Ngultrum) | 40,290 Ngultrum | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,447 (14,284 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 (400 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 48 (199 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 126% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cairo | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,337 (5,542 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,234 (5,114 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,085 (8,643 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,544 (6,400 Ngultrum) | 3,416 Ngultrum | + 87% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cairo | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 488,643 (2,025,157 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 9 (39 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 463 (1,917 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 76 (313 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 17% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cairo | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 27 (112 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 84 (347 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 309 (1,279 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 60 (248 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 45 (188 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 58 (242 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 27 (114 Ngultrum) | 102 Ngultrum | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 24 (99 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 176 (728 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 37% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cairo | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 699 (2,896 Ngultrum) | 1,615 Ngultrum | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 246 (1,018 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,324 (5,489 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 223% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 924 (3,828 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 298 (1,235 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 91 (375 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 74 (306 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 198% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 11,820 (48,988 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.03 (4.25 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 790 (3,274 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 46 (189 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 525 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
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