Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 30% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 80% | |||
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| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 80% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Puebla | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 324 (1,403 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 151 (653 Ngultrum) | 421 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 45 (194 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (107 Ngultrum) | 68 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 39 (167 Ngultrum) | 147 Ngultrum | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (84 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 56 (244 Ngultrum) | 271 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (165 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (96 Ngultrum) | 33 Ngultrum | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (130 Ngultrum) | 71 Ngultrum | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 312 (1,348 Ngultrum) | 874 Ngultrum | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 31 (134 Ngultrum) | 83 Ngultrum | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (84 Ngultrum) | 29 Ngultrum | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 18% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Puebla | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 13,231 (57,253 Ngultrum) | 38,750 Ngultrum | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,735 (24,816 Ngultrum) | 20,679 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 624 (2,701 Ngultrum) | 5,914 Ngultrum | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,968 (38,804 Ngultrum) | 32,195 Ngultrum | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,086 (17,681 Ngultrum) | 19,694 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 626 (2,709 Ngultrum) | 4,439 Ngultrum | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 352 (1,523 Ngultrum) | 954 Ngultrum | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,107 (35,081 Ngultrum) | 40,280 Ngultrum | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,222 (9,614 Ngultrum) | 8,558 Ngultrum | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (298 Ngultrum) | 343 Ngultrum | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 71 (307 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 27% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Puebla | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 715 (3,092 Ngultrum) | 2,779 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 590 (2,554 Ngultrum) | 2,096 Ngultrum | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,713 (7,412 Ngultrum) | 5,081 Ngultrum | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,236 (5,348 Ngultrum) | 3,194 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Puebla | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 332,096 (1,437,031 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (96 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 428 (1,853 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 190 (820 Ngultrum) | 421 Ngultrum | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 48% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Puebla | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 106 (457 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 287% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (943 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 662 (2,865 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (347 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (240 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (252 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (103 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (109 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 165 (713 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 33% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Puebla | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 318 (1,376 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (649 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 874 (3,783 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 603 (2,609 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 160 (690 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 (379 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 59 (255 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,869 (55,687 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.44 (15 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 452% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 668 (2,890 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 (309 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 483 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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