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Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 5% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 483 Ngultrum (5,046 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (1,430 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (1,123 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (679 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (1,275 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (209 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (1,306 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (784 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (313 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (522 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (3,135 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 84 Ngultrum (881 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Ngultrum (165 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Thimphu (Bhutan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,349 Ngultrum (379,834 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,682 Ngultrum (226,570 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (99,272 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (104,497 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,557 Ngultrum (183,463 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (49,636 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (20,899 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,146 Ngultrum (419,513 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,646 Ngultrum (100,795 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 325 Ngultrum (3,397 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Ngultrum (3,135 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,942 Ngultrum (20,289 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,134 Ngultrum (22,300 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,141 Ngultrum (53,726 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,226 Ngultrum (33,709 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Thimphu (Bhutan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,600,000 Ngultrum (16,719,443 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Ngultrum (673 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,578 Ngultrum (26,940 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 (577 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Ngultrum (836 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Ngultrum (31,349 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 331 Ngultrum (3,461 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 364 Ngultrum (3,808 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 340 Ngultrum (3,551 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 104 Ngultrum (1,087 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 54 Ngultrum (563 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (1,567 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,487 Ngultrum (15,543 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 502 Ngultrum (5,248 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 825 Ngultrum (8,626 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (24,130 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 838 Ngultrum (8,752 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (1,045 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (808 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 45,000 Ngultrum (470,234 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.36 Ngultrum (25 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,630 Ngultrum (37,930 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (1,881 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 138 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 5% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,146,693 Kwacha
(109,735 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,090,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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