Cost of living
Zhemgang compared to Paro
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Overview comparison
ZhemgangParo
Consumer prices in Zhemgang are roughly 4% higher than in Paro.
Cost of living
| Item | Zhemgang | Paro |
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| Total with rent one person | 459 | 448 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,414 | 1,234 |
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| Without rent one person | 239 | 252 |
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| Without rent one family | 775 | 872 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 165.66 | 193.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 433.44 | 544.03 |
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| Food person | 158 | 204 |
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| Food family | 360 | 371 |
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| Transport person | 38.68 | 32.83 |
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| Transport family | 107.74 | 112.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.37 years | 72.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zhemgang | Paro |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.93 | 2.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.64 | 13.58 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.41 | 2.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.06 | 7.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.34 | 1.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.56 | 0.66 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zhemgang | Paro |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 178.11 | 220.3 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 146.19 | 139.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 570.63 | 396.03 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 372.01 | 507.49 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 13.94 | 11.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 23.19 | 17.42 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.06 | 29.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zhemgang | Paro |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.07 | 11.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 712 | 626 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 803 | 753 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.5 | 1.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 3.66% | 3.8% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.76 | 17.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.96 | 0.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zhemgang | Paro |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.87 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.95 | 1.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.56 | 1.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.83 | 2.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.77 | 3.82 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.92 | 4.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.46 | 1.44 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 | 0.21 |
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Other
| Item | Zhemgang | Paro |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.9 | 39.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.63 | 4.34 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.5 | 25.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.7 | 2.76 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.1 | 31.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 35.3 | 28.1 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 214.93 | 228.65 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 781 | 557 |
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