Cost of living in Qui Nhon is 8% higher than in Thimphu (without rent).
Rent in Qui Nhon is 89% more expensive than in Thimphu.
Cost of living including rent in Qui Nhon is 33% higher than in Thimphu.
Food in Qui Nhon is 7% more expensive than in Thimphu.
Transport in Qui Nhon is 19% cheaper than in Thimphu.
| Qui Nhon | Thimphu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Qui Nhon | Thimphu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.91 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.1 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.27 $ | 3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 6.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.51 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.55 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.58 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.32 $ | 3.92 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.34 $ | 4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.97 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.15 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46.1 $ | 29.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.71 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.29 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.95 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.18 $ | 0.66 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.6 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.3 $ | 32.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 169 $ | 65.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 367 $ | 161 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 251 $ | 119 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 544 $ | 222 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,670 $ | 625 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,075 $ | 869 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 370 $ | 570 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.44 % | 9.56 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.7 $ | 49.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.22 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Haircut | 3.86 $ | 3.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.2 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.3 $ | 33.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 204 $ | 251 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,383 $ | 691 $ |