Cost of living in Pula (Croatia) is 47% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Pula (Croatia) is 44% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Pula | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (844 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.89 (459 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.09 (384 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (80 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.29 (215 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.48 (139 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.82 (453 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.12 (105 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 (72 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (89 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (850 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (162 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (67 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Pula (Croatia) is 56% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Pula | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €579 (54,319 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €397 (37,277 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (12,234 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €333 (31,209 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €273 (25,621 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (10,351 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (1,767 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (39,683 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (8,939 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (668 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (589 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Pula (Croatia) is 94% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Pula | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (7,569 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 172% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (3,383 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (8,291 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (8,188 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Pula (Croatia) is 35% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,212 (1,709,010 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (140 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (2,962 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (1,291 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Pula (Croatia) is 69% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (645 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 446% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (784 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (3,425 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 (352 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (323 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 (279 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.02 (96 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (184 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 234% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (706 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Pula (Croatia) is 44% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Pula | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (1,956 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €8 (735 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €32 (2,986 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (3,659 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (664 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.42 (133 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.63 (247 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €544 (51,093 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (15 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 452% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (3,087 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.75 (351 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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