Cost of living in Turku (Finland) is 110% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Thimphu or in Turku? You can help!
Improve the prices for Thimphu! Improve the prices for Turku!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 9 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turku (Finland) is 104% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Turku | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (953 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (774 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.60 (433 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (128 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.21 (209 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (276 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.22 (397 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 (203 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (94 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.96 (184 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (1,096 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.78 (262 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 189% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (125 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Turku (Finland) is 148% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Turku | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,135 (106,935 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €727 (68,462 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €70 (6,553 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €754 (71,052 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €569 (53,565 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €39 (3,714 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (1,307 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €315 (29,643 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (8,207 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.83 (549 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €31 (2,913 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 798% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Turku (Finland) is 75% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Turku | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (7,780 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (2,502 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (7,924 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (7,714 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Turku (Finland) is 96% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Turku | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,473 (2,494,005 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (146 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (5,055 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 120% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (2,147 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Turku (Finland) is 132% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Turku | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (685 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 480% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (837 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (6,031 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.17 (393 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (331 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (331 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (139 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (192 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 249% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 (2,884 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 724% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Turku (Finland) is 110% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Turku | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (3,456 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (2,717 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 476% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (7,269 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 328% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (8,159 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (775 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (376 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.78 (544 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 426% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 (39,929 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (7 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (4,196 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (745 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 125% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 110% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
94.209
BTN
/
EUR
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Pula is about the same as in Bharatpur
- Cost of living in Malaga is 46% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California
- Cost of living in Paris is 29% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Sacramento, California is 102% more expensive than in Bangkok
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 57% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 32% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 58% cheaper than in Miami, Florida
- Cost of living in London is 22% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Valencia, Spain is 41% more expensive than in Lima
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 33% more expensive than in Lima
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least 227,203 Ngultrum (€2,412) in Turku to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 108,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.
Do you live in Thimphu? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kishorganj (Bangladesh)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Janakpur (Nepal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dharan Bazar (Nepal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basel (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tartu (Estonia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Grenoble (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Perugia (Italy)
Prices recently added
- Summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) in Buenos Aires costs ARS $100,000 (4 minutes ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in El Paso, Texas costs $2.00 (18 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in San Francisco, California costs $18 (40 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Bogotá costs COL$4,500,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Curicó costs CH$4,990 (about 2 hours ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Fresno, California costs $15 (about 3 hours ago)