Cost of living in Grenoble (France) is 117% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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Food | + 127% | |||
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Food in Grenoble (France) is 127% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Grenoble | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (1,489 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 218% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (782 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (653 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 203% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (113 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.30 (299 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (256 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 317% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (712 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (206 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (123 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 223% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.23 (202 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 169% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (552 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 (185 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 104% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (99 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 140% | |
Housing | + 166% | |||
Housing in Grenoble (France) is 166% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Grenoble | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,191 (107,921 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €945 (85,571 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 266% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €104 (9,451 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 (73,335 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 131% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 (54,865 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (7,252 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (2,469 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 178% | |
40” flat screen tv | €333 (30,199 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (7,674 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (956 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 209% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (1,273 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 292% | |
Clothes | + 97% | |||
Clothes in Grenoble (France) is 97% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (8,153 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 193% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (3,192 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (8,020 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (9,267 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 173% | |
Transportation | + 99% | |||
Transportation in Grenoble (France) is 99% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,824 (2,248,841 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (144 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 130% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (5,346 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 133% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (1,353 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 45% | |||
Personal Care in Grenoble (France) is 45% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.51 (408 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 246% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 294 Ngultrum | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (2,522 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (661 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 154% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (284 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.45 (313 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (126 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (196 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 257% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (1,759 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 403% | |
Entertainment | + 111% | |||
Entertainment in Grenoble (France) is 111% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Grenoble | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (3,012 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (1,913 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 306% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (4,190 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 147% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (5,974 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 163% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (746 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (335 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (624 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 503% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (41,876 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (20 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 626% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (3,983 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (749 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 126% | |
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TOTAL | + 117% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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