Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 130% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 145% | |||
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| Food in Genoa (Italy) is 145% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Genoa | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (1,541 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (878 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.07 (495 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.78 (174 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.98 (389 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 (298 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 386% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (826 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (192 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (124 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (117 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (758 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.57 (252 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.56 (152 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 267% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 191% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Genoa | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,137 (111,153 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €779 (76,104 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (13,467 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,084 (106,002 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €598 (58,420 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (12,783 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (2,011 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €318 (31,078 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (11,892 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.51 (343 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (1,194 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 268% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 116% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Genoa | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (6,988 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (4,074 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (9,484 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €136 (13,247 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 291% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 87% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,052 (2,351,218 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (176 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 179% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (4,521 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (1,744 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 168% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (990 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 738% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (975 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 231% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (8,267 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.72 (461 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (362 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (283 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (207 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (220 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 300% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (1,825 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 421% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 122% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Genoa | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (3,989 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (1,619 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (5,888 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 247% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (7,055 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (790 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.55 (152 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.18 (506 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 389% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (46,941 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (16 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 500% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (6,166 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (519 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 57% | |
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TOTAL | + 130% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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