Cost of living in Thimphu, Bhutan

Summary of cost of living in Thimphu

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 136,697 Ngultrum
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 57,553 Ngultrum
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Thimphu
Current as of Oct 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 468 Ngultrum
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 510 Ngultrum
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 216 Ngultrum
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 76 Ngultrum
12 eggs, large 152 Ngultrum
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 61 Ngultrum
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 353 Ngultrum
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 146 Ngultrum
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 38 Ngultrum
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 75 Ngultrum
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 683 Ngultrum
2 liters of coca-cola 91 Ngultrum
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 41 Ngultrum
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 38,226 Ngultrum
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 23,365 Ngultrum
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 3,395 Ngultrum
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 31,702 Ngultrum
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 18,938 Ngultrum
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 3,867 Ngultrum
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 887 Ngultrum
40” flat screen tv 40,494 Ngultrum
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 7,715 Ngultrum
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 309 Ngultrum
Hourly rate for cleaning help 325 Ngultrum
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 2,784 Ngultrum
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 2,143 Ngultrum
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 5,991 Ngultrum
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 3,388 Ngultrum
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,531,360 Ngultrum
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 63 Ngultrum
Monthly ticket public transport 2,293 Ngultrum
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 118 Ngultrum
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 294 Ngultrum
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 2,498 Ngultrum
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 261 Ngultrum
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 198 Ngultrum
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 309 Ngultrum
4 rolls of toilet paper 107 Ngultrum
Tube of toothpaste 55 Ngultrum
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 350 Ngultrum
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 1,515 Ngultrum
2 tickets to the movies 472 Ngultrum
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,699 Ngultrum
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 2,274 Ngultrum
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 726 Ngultrum
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 225 Ngultrum
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 104 Ngultrum
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 57,943 Ngultrum
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 2.70 Ngultrum
1 month of gym membership in business district 2,361 Ngultrum
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 331 Ngultrum
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 31 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: October 30, 2024

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