Cost of living
Wangdue Phodrang compared to Thimphu
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Overview comparison
Wangdue PhodrangThimphu
Consumer prices in Thimphu are roughly 2% higher than in Wangdue Phodrang.
Cost of living
| Item | Wangdue Phodrang | Thimphu |
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| Total with rent one person | 392 | 445 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,064 | 1,503 |
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| Without rent one person | 216 | 278 |
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| Without rent one family | 643 | 819 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 221.93 | 154.81 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 457.66 | 494.15 |
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| Food person | 196 | 186 |
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| Food family | 513 | 516 |
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| Transport person | 36.88 | 38.38 |
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| Transport family | 108.14 | 88.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.16 years | 69.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Wangdue Phodrang | Thimphu |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.59 | 2.42 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.15 | 18.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.78 | 2.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.37 | 6.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.55 | 1.94 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.63 | 0.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Wangdue Phodrang | Thimphu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 221.6 | 219.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 164.89 | 125.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 454.57 | 507.22 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 418.85 | 441.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 10.95 | 12.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 17.92 | 25.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.91 | 29.49 |
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Transportation
| Item | Wangdue Phodrang | Thimphu |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.82 | 11.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 644 | 545 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 987 | 692 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.43 | 1.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 4.28% | 4.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.33 | 13.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.21 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Wangdue Phodrang | Thimphu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 0.79 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.8 | 0.99 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.88 | 2.62 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.93 | 3.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.54 | 4.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.82 | 4.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.48 | 1.6 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | Wangdue Phodrang | Thimphu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.69 | 55.09 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.83 | 3.76 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.92 | 32.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.84 | 3.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 29.21 | 39.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 32.81 | 29.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 227.13 | 252.57 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 604 | 644 |
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