Cost of living in Coimbatore, India vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Coimbatore (India) is 14% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨297 (296 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨210 (210 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨124 (124 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (51 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨64 (64 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 (33 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨271 (270 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (138 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (36 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (124 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨759 (758 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (82 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (36 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 41% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Coimbatore (India) is 29% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,786 (24,744 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨16,620 (16,591 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,194 (2,190 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,939 (17,908 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,200 (11,181 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,427 (3,421 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨811 (810 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨30,154 (30,103 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,953 (10,934 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨387 (386 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨214 (214 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Coimbatore (India) is 11% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,775 (1,772 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,245 (2,241 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,614 (2,609 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,657 (1,655 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Coimbatore (India) is 39% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨933,434 (931,857 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (77 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨918 (916 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨201 (200 Ngultrum) | 315 Ngultrum | - 36% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Coimbatore (India) is 34% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨145 (145 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨190 (190 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨844 (843 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨243 (243 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (147 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨201 (201 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨110 (109 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨46 (46 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨207 (207 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 2% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Coimbatore (India) is 8% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨684 (683 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨370 (369 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,298 (1,296 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,383 (1,381 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨559 (558 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨146 (146 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (186 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨37,627 (37,563 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨20 (20 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 651% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,613 (1,610 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨190 (190 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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