Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 153% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 116% | |||
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| Food in Darwin (Australia) is 116% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Darwin | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (1,009 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (707 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (326 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.57 (85 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (366 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.68 (253 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 313% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (435 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.50 (243 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.70 (200 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 425% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (285 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 280% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (1,084 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.76 (203 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.69 (145 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 278% | |||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 278% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Darwin | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,676 (144,606 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,821 (98,402 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$355 (19,163 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 464% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,970 (106,458 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,524 (82,364 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$318 (17,189 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 344% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (3,299 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$690 (37,274 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 (11,396 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (619 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$35 (1,891 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 483% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 131% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Darwin | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$143 (7,723 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$95 (5,151 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (7,759 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$161 (8,676 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 82% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Darwin | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,170 (1,684,110 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$3.17 (171 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$87 (4,725 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 106% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (1,123 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 101% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Darwin | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (550 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 366% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (947 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 222% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (4,103 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (415 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.17 (279 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (445 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.44 (186 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.94 (213 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 287% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$31 (1,654 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 373% | |
| Entertainment | + 219% | |||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 219% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Darwin | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (3,168 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (2,140 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 354% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$162 (8,753 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 415% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (5,617 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (910 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.40 (292 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (486 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 370% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$542 (29,299 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.18 (64 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 2256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (4,169 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$36 (1,937 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 485% | |
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TOTAL | + 153% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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