Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 113% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 113% | |||
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| Food in Varese (Italy) is 113% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Varese | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (1,406 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (849 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.63 (439 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (124 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 (297 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (232 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (640 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (157 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (124 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (139 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.98 (566 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.44 (231 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (116 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 142% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Varese | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €988 (93,544 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €752 (71,229 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (17,169 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €653 (61,885 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €407 (38,589 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €116 (10,975 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (2,200 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €441 (41,757 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (11,929 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.02 (475 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (957 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 135% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €106 (10,007 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 259% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (3,624 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (9,704 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (11,041 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 226% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 75% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,295 (1,922,179 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (152 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (4,483 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (1,716 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 159% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (853 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 622% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (941 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (6,777 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.74 (544 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (394 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 (330 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (224 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (266 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 383% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (1,903 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 444% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 138% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Varese | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (4,327 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (1,777 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (6,693 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 294% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (7,814 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 244% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (761 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.44 (136 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.92 (561 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 442% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €547 (51,771 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (21 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 670% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (4,527 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (511 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 54% | |
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TOTAL | + 113% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 64 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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