Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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Food | + 167% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 167% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (1,492 Ngultrum) | 379 Ngultrum | + 294% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (843 Ngultrum) | 529 Ngultrum | + 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (503 Ngultrum) | 217 Ngultrum | + 132% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (79 Ngultrum) | 69 Ngultrum | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.02 (419 Ngultrum) | 162 Ngultrum | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.97 (249 Ngultrum) | 59 Ngultrum | + 321% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.85 (489 Ngultrum) | 321 Ngultrum | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.02 (336 Ngultrum) | 136 Ngultrum | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (131 Ngultrum) | 36 Ngultrum | + 268% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (179 Ngultrum) | 77 Ngultrum | + 133% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (1,122 Ngultrum) | 747 Ngultrum | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.66 (222 Ngultrum) | 87 Ngultrum | + 156% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.73 (228 Ngultrum) | 37 Ngultrum | + 520% | |
Housing | + 358% | |||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 358% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,327 (194,628 Ngultrum) | 30,928 Ngultrum | + 529% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,608 (134,454 Ngultrum) | 21,393 Ngultrum | + 528% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (20,277 Ngultrum) | 3,635 Ngultrum | + 458% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,445 (120,809 Ngultrum) | 32,195 Ngultrum | + 275% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,061 (88,748 Ngultrum) | 19,694 Ngultrum | + 351% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (12,564 Ngultrum) | 4,144 Ngultrum | + 203% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (4,123 Ngultrum) | 1,148 Ngultrum | + 259% | |
40” flat screen tv | $302 (25,279 Ngultrum) | 40,280 Ngultrum | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (13,441 Ngultrum) | 8,558 Ngultrum | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (1,519 Ngultrum) | 343 Ngultrum | + 343% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (2,233 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 588% | |
Clothes | + 128% | |||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (4,901 Ngultrum) | 2,779 Ngultrum | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $62 (5,215 Ngultrum) | 2,096 Ngultrum | + 149% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (8,178 Ngultrum) | 5,081 Ngultrum | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (12,511 Ngultrum) | 3,194 Ngultrum | + 292% | |
Transportation | + 149% | |||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $41,456 (3,466,687 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 126% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (79 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (7,402 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 223% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (1,799 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 219% | |||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 219% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (509 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 330% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (2,286 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 677% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (9,387 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 276% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (632 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 142% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.44 (372 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 88% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (371 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (278 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 159% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (165 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 200% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (2,184 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 524% | |
Entertainment | + 118% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (4,002 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 164% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (2,519 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 434% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $423 (35,412 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 1984% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (6,349 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 179% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (983 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.82 (487 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 117% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $11 (945 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 813% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (36,201 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (4.18 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (2,559 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (703 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 112% | |
TOTAL | + 188% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 230 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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