Cost of living
Dzongkha compared to Sarpang
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Overview comparison
DzongkhaSarpang
Consumer prices in Dzongkha are roughly 12% higher than in Sarpang.
Cost of living
| Item | Dzongkha | Sarpang |
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| Total with rent one person | 384 | 453 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,023 | 1,056 |
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| Without rent one person | 219 | 226 |
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| Without rent one family | 674 | 668 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 137.17 | 159.59 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 218.85 | 447.77 |
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| Food person | 146 | 199 |
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| Food family | 365 | 449 |
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| Transport person | 31.3 | 34.67 |
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| Transport family | 104.22 | 101.71 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.5 years | 84.76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dzongkha | Sarpang |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.34 | 2.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.28 | 17.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.62 | 2.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 | 7.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.37 | 1.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.38 | 0.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dzongkha | Sarpang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 180.61 | 159.45 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 79.26 | 137.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 395.86 | 568.01 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 177.32 | 409.44 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.97 | 12.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.39 | 17.27 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.38 | 30.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dzongkha | Sarpang |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.55 | 8.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 821 | 515 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 555 | 788 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 1.62 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5% | 4.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.25 | 17.72 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.41 | 1.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dzongkha | Sarpang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.48 | 0.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.17 | 2.21 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.56 | 3.97 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.45 | 3.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.22 | 4.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.82 | 1.23 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | Dzongkha | Sarpang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.48 | 54.9 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.29 | 3.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.06 | 27.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.91 | 3.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.4 | 32.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.04 | 31.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 37.35 | 287.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,809 | 721 |
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