In Thimphu, Bhutan, a single person typically needs around $387 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1009 monthly.
Thimphu is 64% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Thimphu is 61% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Thimphu is, on average, 91% lower than in Columbus.
Thimphu is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
Rent and utilities significantly influence the overall cost of living. This can make it challenging for those without a strong income.
Food costs are 46% lower than the European benchmark. This makes dining more affordable compared to many other cities.
Public transport is 64% lower than the European benchmark. This contributes to the overall affordability of living in the city.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.99 $ |
| Dinner | 16.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.54 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.56 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.33 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.51 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.92 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.52 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 29.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.64 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.66 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 14 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 21 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 32.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 65 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 161 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 119 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 222 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 625 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 869 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 57 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.56% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.6 $ |
| Haircut | 3.33 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 32.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 251 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 691 $ |