Cost of living in Zahle is 70% higher than in Thimphu (without rent).
Rent in Zahle is 232% more expensive than in Thimphu.
Cost of living including rent in Zahle is 121% higher than in Thimphu.
Food in Zahle is 66% more expensive than in Thimphu.
Transport in Zahle is 51% more expensive than in Thimphu.
| Zahle | Thimphu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zahle | Thimphu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.43 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 41.4 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.01 $ | 3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 6.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.19 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.61 $ | 0.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.76 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.38 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.93 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.91 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.65 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.98 $ | 3.92 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.54 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 64.1 $ | 4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.9 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 52.3 $ | 29.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.07 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.21 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.37 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.07 $ | 0.66 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
208 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31 $ | 32.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 198 $ | 65.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 582 $ | 161 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 404 $ | 119 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,204 $ | 222 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,379 $ | 625 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,132 $ | 869 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 444 $ | 570 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.87 % | 9.56 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.3 $ | 49.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.62 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Haircut | 7.86 $ | 3.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 73.9 $ | 33.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 256 $ | 251 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,889 $ | 691 $ |