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Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Zlín, Czech Republic
Currency:
Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 39% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 476 Ngultrum (149 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (43 Kč) | 140 Kč | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (34 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (20 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (38 Kč) | 53 Kč | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (6 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (39 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (24 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (9 Kč) | 15 Kč | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (16 Kč) | 10 Kč | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (94 Kč) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 82 Ngultrum (26 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (4.95 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 78% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 4% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 34,339 Ngultrum (10,782 Kč) | 8,090 Kč | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,946 Ngultrum (6,263 Kč) | 6,500 Kč | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (2,983 Kč) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (3,140 Kč) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,172 Ngultrum (5,392 Kč) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (1,491 Kč) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (628 Kč) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 39,315 Ngultrum (12,344 Kč) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,031 Ngultrum (2,836 Kč) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 295 Ngultrum (93 Kč) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Ngultrum (78 Kč) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 21% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,942 Ngultrum (610 Kč) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,134 Ngultrum (670 Kč) | 1,100 Kč | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,141 Ngultrum (1,614 Kč) | 1,339 Kč | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,226 Ngultrum (1,013 Kč) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 9% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,600,000 Ngultrum (502,375 Kč) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Ngultrum (21 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,578 Ngultrum (809 Kč) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 19% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 Ngultrum (17 Kč) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Ngultrum (25 Kč) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,283 Ngultrum (403 Kč) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 331 Ngultrum (104 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 364 Ngultrum (114 Kč) | 53 Kč | + 114% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 340 Ngultrum (107 Kč) | 61 Kč | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 104 Ngultrum (33 Kč) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 54 Ngultrum (17 Kč) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (47 Kč) | 150 Kč | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 6% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,487 Ngultrum (467 Kč) | 382 Kč | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 502 Ngultrum (158 Kč) | 350 Kč | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 825 Ngultrum (259 Kč) | 500 Kč | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (725 Kč) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 838 Ngultrum (263 Kč) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (31 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (24 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 23% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 45,000 Ngultrum (14,129 Kč) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.36 Ngultrum (0.74 Kč) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,630 Ngultrum (1,140 Kč) | 691 Kč | + 65% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (57 Kč) | 282 Kč | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 10% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
24,000 Kč
in Zlín
you would need to make just about 21,510 Kč
(68,507 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu.
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