Cost of living
Dzongkha compared to Pemagatshel
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Overview comparison
DzongkhaPemagatshel
Consumer prices in Dzongkha are roughly 7% higher than in Pemagatshel.
Cost of living
| Item | Dzongkha | Pemagatshel |
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| Total with rent one person | 384 | 396 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,023 | 1,161 |
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| Without rent one person | 219 | 300 |
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| Without rent one family | 674 | 787 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 137.17 | 169.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 218.85 | 544.08 |
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| Food person | 146 | 198 |
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| Food family | 365 | 459 |
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| Transport person | 31.3 | 35.36 |
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| Transport family | 104.22 | 88.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.5 years | 65.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dzongkha | Pemagatshel |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.34 | 2.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.28 | 15.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.62 | 2.84 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 | 7.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.37 | 1.87 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.38 | 0.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dzongkha | Pemagatshel |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 180.61 | 173.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 79.26 | 121.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 395.86 | 537.16 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 177.32 | 513.9 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.97 | 14.82 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.39 | 20.07 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.38 | 36.63 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dzongkha | Pemagatshel |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.55 | 9.16 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 821 | 637 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 555 | 946 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 1.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5% | 4.42% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.25 | 16.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.41 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dzongkha | Pemagatshel |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.79 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.48 | 0.95 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.17 | 2.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.56 | 2.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.45 | 4.71 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.22 | 3.51 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.82 | 1.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 | 0.21 |
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Other
| Item | Dzongkha | Pemagatshel |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.48 | 48.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.29 | 3.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.06 | 34.1 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.91 | 4.07 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.4 | 38.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.04 | 32.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 37.35 | 220.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,809 | 589 |
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