Cost of living in Cologne, Germany vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 124% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (1,119 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (693 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (377 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (105 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (316 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.57 (229 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.34 (475 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (219 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (162 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 377% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (79 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (666 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (163 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (102 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 303% | |
| Housing | + 209% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 209% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,586 (141,032 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,124 (100,003 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (16,202 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €976 (86,793 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 (59,558 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (11,126 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (2,141 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (32,369 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (7,485 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (566 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (1,166 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 260% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 101% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (7,647 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 250% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (3,307 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (8,421 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (8,456 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 155% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,938 (1,862,390 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (124 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (7,995 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 249% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (1,821 Ngultrum) | 315 Ngultrum | + 479% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 53% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (562 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 572% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (905 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (4,135 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.29 (293 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.33 (207 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.15 (191 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (117 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.34 (119 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (1,723 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 752% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 77% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (3,271 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (1,845 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 284% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (10,708 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 530% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (6,412 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (725 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (250 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (372 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 262% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €485 (43,128 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (10 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 282% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (3,244 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (583 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 99 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 138% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
For example, you would need at least 254,745 Ngultrum (€2,864) in Cologne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 107,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.
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