Cost of living in Thimphu is 21% lower than in Bishkek (without rent).
Rent in Thimphu is 68% cheaper than in Bishkek.
Cost of living including rent in Thimphu is 45% lower than in Bishkek.
Food in Thimphu is 24% cheaper than in Bishkek.
Transport in Thimphu is very similar to Bishkek.
| Thimphu | Bishkek | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Thimphu | Bishkek | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.99 $ | 5.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.2 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.45 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.54 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.56 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ | 9.85 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.93 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.33 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.55 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.92 $ | 1.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.52 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 4 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 3.86 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.9 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.64 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.7 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.27 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.66 $ | 1.24 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13.9 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.3 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.3 $ | 12.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 65.3 $ | 323 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 161 $ | 605 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 119 $ | 433 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 222 $ | 897 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 625 $ | 1,190 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 869 $ | 896 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 570 $ | 352 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.56 % | 18.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.6 $ | 43.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.6 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Haircut | 3.33 $ | 3.21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 32.8 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.2 $ | 40.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 251 $ | 235 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 691 $ | 6,319 $ |