Cost of living in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Delhi | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨516 (516 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨304 (305 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨175 (176 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨65 (65 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨89 (89 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (45 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨223 (223 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨167 (167 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (31 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨137 (137 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,115 (1,116 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨105 (106 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨45 (45 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 10% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Delhi | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨52,693 (52,748 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,167 (28,197 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,318 (5,324 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,180 (29,211 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨22,414 (22,437 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,528 (2,530 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨548 (549 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,615 (28,645 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,688 (9,698 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨513 (513 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨416 (416 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 12% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Delhi | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,784 (2,787 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,050 (3,053 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,113 (4,117 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,976 (2,979 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 11% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Delhi | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,197,300 (2,199,605 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨100 (100 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,011 (1,012 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨276 (276 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨97 (97 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨304 (304 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,007 (1,008 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨468 (468 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨221 (221 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨258 (258 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨208 (208 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (70 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨238 (238 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Delhi | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,669 (1,671 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨758 (759 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,497 (1,499 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,128 (2,130 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨546 (547 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨176 (177 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨303 (303 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 193% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,370 (44,417 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.96 (2.97 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,811 (1,813 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨326 (326 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 305 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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