Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 164% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 167% | |||
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| Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 167% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (2,312 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 394% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (1,019 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.03 (477 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (115 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.32 (410 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (238 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (587 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.68 (254 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (193 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 405% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (93 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.52 (524 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (165 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (157 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 308% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,085 (197,706 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,406 (133,320 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 471% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €208 (19,742 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 481% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,192 (113,068 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €894 (84,791 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (14,570 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 277% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (2,238 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €406 (38,508 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (9,766 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.81 (551 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (1,583 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 388% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 97% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (8,104 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 191% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (3,112 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (7,248 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (11,212 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 231% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 104% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,691 (2,721,195 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (151 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (5,241 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 129% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (2,397 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 150% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (805 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 581% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (1,098 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 273% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €91 (8,666 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.70 (351 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (237 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.35 (318 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (151 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (197 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (2,183 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 524% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 134% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (4,345 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (2,566 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 444% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (9,173 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 440% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (8,044 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (1,184 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (379 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.65 (441 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 326% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €593 (56,209 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (8 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (4,939 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (698 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 111% | |
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TOTAL | + 164% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 177 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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