Prices in Thimphu

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Thimphu? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Thimphu.

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Thimphu Food Prices & Prices In Restaurants

What are the supermarket prices in Thimphu? Are the costs of living in Thimphu higher than those in United States? Thimphu - How much will it cost us for entertainment, and what are the bills to be paid in pubs and restaurants?
Read below about current costs and prices in Thimphu: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 23 hours ago)

Currency in Bhutan Indian rupee (INR ₹). For 10 US dollars you can get 835 Indian rupees. For 100 US dollars you can get 8.35 thousand Indian rupees. And the other way around: For 100 Indian rupees you can get 1.2 US dollars.


Generally, it is much cheaper in Bhutan than in United States. Food is 69% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 70%. The cost of living in Thimphu is less than in United States by about 51%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 18%.

Are hotels expensive in Thimphu? How much will we pay for a room in Thimphu?

The average price of accommodation in Bhutan is $55 (BTN 4.6K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Bhutan in $35 (₹2.94K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $46 (₹3.83K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $99 (₹8.31K) in Bhutan If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $232 (₹19.4K)


Is it expensive in stores in Thimphu? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Thimphu? On this page you will find the current price list of food products in Thimphu, such as: milk, bananas, cheese, bread, or apples (The last update: 4 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Thimphu? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Thimphu? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Thimphu?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 3 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 3 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 18 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 19.9 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.55 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Thimphu, including milk, bananas, cheese, bread, or apples


When you're thinking about traveling and it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific country, maybe the costs will be lower than in Thimphu in one of the nearby countries? Check prices in: Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, India, and China.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Thimphu

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Thimphu

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Thimphu

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Thimphu

Thimphu - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $22 ($12 - $32)

fees

$22 ($12 - $32)
89% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $32 ($30 - $33)

internet

$32 ($30 - $33)
by half less than in United States

Price jeans $9.6

jeans

$9.6
82% is less expensive than in United States

Price average earnings $436

average earnings

$436
90% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $129 ($96 - $170)

renting a small apartment in the center

$129 ($96 - $170)
93% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $159 ($96 - $202)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$159 ($96 - $202)
93% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $0.96 ($0.24 - $1.8)

bread

$0.96 ($0.24 - $1.8)
73% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $3.4 ($2.4 - $4.8)

cheese

$3.4 ($2.4 - $4.8)
73% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $0.73 ($0.6 - $1.2)

rice

$0.73 ($0.6 - $1.2)
84% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $0.83 ($0.48 - $1.9)

tomatoes

$0.83 ($0.48 - $1.9)
83% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $1.5 ($1.2 - $1.8)

bananas

$1.5 ($1.2 - $1.8)
13% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $3.6 ($1.6 - $12)

wine

$3.6 ($1.6 - $12)
76% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $3 ($2.4 - $4.2)

cheap restaurant

$3 ($2.4 - $4.2)
85% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $10

local beer

$10
66% more than in United States

Price coffee $1.6 ($0.84 - $3)

coffee

$1.6 ($0.84 - $3)
69% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.18 ($0.12 - $0.24)

bottle of water

$0.18 ($0.12 - $0.24)
91% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $3 ($3 - $3.6)

Burger King or a similar bar

$3 ($3 - $3.6)
72% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.55 ($0.3 - $0.84)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.55 ($0.3 - $0.84)
78% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Thimphu

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $0.85 (₹71)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $0.96 (₹80)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $2.2 (₹187)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $3.4 (₹285)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.34 (₹28)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $3.6 (₹300)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $0.73 (₹61)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $1 (₹86)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $3.9 (₹325)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $3.9 (₹325)
  11. Apples (1kg) $2.4 (₹200)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $1.8 (₹154)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $0.52 (₹43)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $0.46 (₹39)
  15. Kilo of white rice $0.73 (₹61)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $0.83 (₹69)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.5 (₹123)
  18. Onions (1kg) $0.57 (₹48)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $4.3 (₹360)

Prices In Restaurants Thimphu

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $3 (₹250)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $18 (₹1.5K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $3 (₹250)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $10 (₹832)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.4 (₹200)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.55 (₹46)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.18 (₹15)
  8. Cappuccino $1.6 (₹130)

Cost Of Living Thimphu

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.8 (₹150)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $8 (₹666)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $1.1 (₹88)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $21.6K (₹1.8M)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $129 (₹10.7K)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $72 (₹5.98K)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $219 (₹18.3K)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $159 (₹13.3K)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $22 (₹1.85K)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $32 (₹2.65K)
  11. numb_34 $36 (₹3.01K)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $9.6 (₹800)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $12 (₹1K)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $33 (₹2.75K)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $33 (₹2.75K)
  16. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $26.4K (₹2.2M)
  17. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $250 (₹20.9K)
  18. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $719 (₹60K)
  19. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $689 (₹57.5K)
  20. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $120 (₹10K)
  21. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $436 (₹36.4K)
  22. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 10%
  23. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $0.96 (₹80)
  24. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $1.8 (₹150)
  25. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $0.18 (₹15)

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Thimphu Cost Of Living

Entertainment Costs Thimphu

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $50 (₹4.17K)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $14.9 (₹1.25K)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $3.6 (₹300)

What are the different prices in the cities in Bhutan? Look here: Prices in cities in Bhutan

Prices: Thimphu   Punakha   Kanglung   Paro   Bumthang  

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Cost of Living in Bhutan: Prices for Travel, Eating Out, Groceries, and More. Discover the cost of living in Bhutan with our comprehensive guide. We'll cover prices for travel, eating out, groceries, and more. Plus, get answers to the most common questions about prices and costs of living.

Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:

Price wine $3.6 ($1.6 - $12)

wine

$3.6 ($1.6 - $12)
76% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $10

local beer

$10
66% more than in United States

Price cheese $3.4 ($2.4 - $4.8)

cheese

$3.4 ($2.4 - $4.8)
73% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.18 ($0.12 - $0.24)

bottle of water

$0.18 ($0.12 - $0.24)
91% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $0.73 ($0.6 - $1.2)

rice

$0.73 ($0.6 - $1.2)
84% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $32 ($30 - $33)

internet

$32 ($30 - $33)
by half less than in United States