Cost of living in Tartu (Estonia) is 45% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 44% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Tartu | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (601 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (552 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.97 (269 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (107 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.57 (233 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.34 (302 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 394% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.20 (381 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.55 (141 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.58 (52 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (123 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (751 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (168 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (63 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 52% | |
Housing | + 87% | |||
Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 87% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Tartu | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €766 (69,429 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €555 (50,246 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (12,916 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 280% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €505 (45,719 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €371 (33,572 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (7,735 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 100% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (1,489 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | €342 (30,963 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (9,921 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (606 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 96% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (1,121 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 245% | |
Clothes | + 91% | |||
Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 91% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (8,489 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 205% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (2,909 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (6,943 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (9,039 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 167% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 10% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,727 (1,877,709 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (150 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 139% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €19 (1,707 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (791 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Tartu (Estonia) is 82% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (554 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 369% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (1,050 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 257% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (3,018 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (363 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.42 (310 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (279 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (154 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (194 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 252% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (1,289 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 268% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 41% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Tartu | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (2,035 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (1,337 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 183% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (4,007 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 136% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (3,563 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (625 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 (277 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (308 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 198% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €668 (60,483 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (7 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 167% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (2,717 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.31 (390 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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