Cost of living in Thimphu is 13% lower than in Can Tho (without rent).
Rent in Thimphu is 26% cheaper than in Can Tho.
Cost of living including rent in Thimphu is 17% lower than in Can Tho.
Food in Thimphu is 9% cheaper than in Can Tho.
Transport in Thimphu is 27% cheaper than in Can Tho.
| Thimphu | Can Tho | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Thimphu | Can Tho | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.99 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.2 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.45 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.54 $ | 1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.56 $ | 0.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.93 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.33 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.55 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.92 $ | 1.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.52 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 4 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 5.34 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.9 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.64 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.7 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.27 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.66 $ | 1.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13.9 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.3 $ | 47.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.3 $ | 10.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 65.3 $ | 109 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 161 $ | 533 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 119 $ | 181 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 222 $ | 810 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 625 $ | 2,406 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 869 $ | 1,321 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 570 $ | 170 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.56 % | 9.65 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.6 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.6 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Haircut | 3.33 $ | 5.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 32.8 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.2 $ | 20.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 251 $ | 203 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 691 $ | 7,276 $ |