BT vs BT · 49 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallBT
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| Expense | Gasa | Thimphu | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.86 | $8.19 | Gasa |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $23.44 | $32.76 | Gasa |
| Cappuccino | $1.76 | $2.46 | Gasa |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $133 | $186 | Gasa |
| Monthly public transport pass | $21.48 | $30.03 | Gasa |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $56.64 | $79.17 | Gasa |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.41 | $22.93 | Gasa |
| Fitness club membership | $16.41 | $22.93 | Gasa |
| Cinema ticket | $4.30 | $6.01 | Gasa |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $294 | $447 | Gasa |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $205 | $311 | Gasa |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $614 | $933 | Gasa |
| Total single-person budget | $595 | $857 | Gasa |
| Average net salary | $837 | $1,170 |
Gasa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Gasa runs about $595 versus $857 in Thimphu — a difference of roughly 44%.
Salary-adjusted, Thimphu leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Gasa · Full cost of living in Thimphu