- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Malawi
- Thimphu
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 9% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 Ngultrum (5,534 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Ngultrum (1,517 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Ngultrum (1,192 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (721 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 Ngultrum (1,352 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Ngultrum (222 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Ngultrum (1,386 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Ngultrum (831 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (333 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Ngultrum (554 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Ngultrum (3,326 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 80 Ngultrum (891 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 | 30,728 Ngultrum (340,626 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,721 Ngultrum (174,272 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,500 Ngultrum (105,308 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Ngultrum (110,851 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,028 Ngultrum (177,671 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,750 Ngultrum (52,654 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (22,170 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 39,315 Ngultrum (435,815 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,518 Ngultrum (105,506 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 252 Ngultrum (2,791 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 91 Ngultrum (1,007 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Thimphu (Bhutan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,795 Ngultrum (19,894 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,985 Ngultrum (22,004 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,763 Ngultrum (52,804 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,877 Ngultrum (31,897 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 (20,506,973 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 Ngultrum (740 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,032 Ngultrum (33,612 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 (604 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Ngultrum (937 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 Ngultrum (18,822 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 223 Ngultrum (2,472 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 158 Ngultrum (1,753 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 315 Ngultrum (3,492 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 105 Ngultrum (1,163 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Ngultrum (537 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (1,663 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Thimphu (Bhutan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,342 Ngultrum (14,877 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 445 Ngultrum (4,935 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 923 Ngultrum (10,237 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,309 Ngultrum (25,598 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 690 Ngultrum (7,645 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Ngultrum (1,109 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 Ngultrum (857 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 Ngultrum (29 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,613 Ngultrum (51,132 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Ngultrum (1,995 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2017.
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Cost of living in Thimphu (Bhutan) is 9% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,203,131 Kwacha
(108,536 Ngultrum)
in Thimphu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,100,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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