- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Malawi
- Thimphu
- Zomba
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Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 10% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 Ngultrum (5,544 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (1,520 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (1,194 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (722 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (1,355 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (222 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (1,388 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (833 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (333 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (555 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (3,331 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 81 Ngultrum (901 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (175 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,416 Ngultrum (404,387 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,399 Ngultrum (215,420 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (105,495 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (111,047 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,028 Ngultrum (177,986 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (52,747 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (22,209 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,822 Ngultrum (408,893 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,518 Ngultrum (105,693 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 320 Ngultrum (3,550 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 91 Ngultrum (1,009 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,618 Ngultrum (17,972 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,985 Ngultrum (22,043 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Ngultrum (57,656 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,656 Ngultrum (29,496 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,849,960 Ngultrum (20,543,311 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 Ngultrum (741 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,032 Ngultrum (33,671 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Thimphu (Bhutan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 Ngultrum (605 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Ngultrum (939 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 Ngultrum (18,855 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 223 Ngultrum (2,476 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 158 Ngultrum (1,756 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 315 Ngultrum (3,498 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 105 Ngultrum (1,166 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Ngultrum (537 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (1,666 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,342 Ngultrum (14,903 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 445 Ngultrum (4,943 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 923 Ngultrum (10,255 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (25,643 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 690 Ngultrum (7,658 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (1,110 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (858 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 18,633 Ngultrum (206,918 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 Ngultrum (30 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,613 Ngultrum (51,223 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (1,999 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 10% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,351,330 Kwacha
(121,690 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,230,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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