BT vs BT · 28 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Thimphu | Punakha | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.19 | $5.67 | Punakha |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $32.76 | $22.68 | Punakha |
| Cappuccino | $2.46 | $1.70 | Punakha |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $186 | $129 | Punakha |
| Monthly public transport pass | $30.03 | $20.79 | Punakha |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $79.17 | $54.81 | Punakha |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $22.93 | $15.88 | Punakha |
| Fitness club membership | $22.93 | $15.88 | Punakha |
| Cinema ticket | $6.01 | $4.16 | Punakha |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $447 | $282 | Punakha |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $311 | $196 | Punakha |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $933 | $589 | Punakha |
| Total single-person budget | $857 | $574 | Punakha |
| Average net salary | $1,170 | $810 |
Punakha is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Thimphu runs about $857 versus $574 in Punakha — a difference of roughly 33%.
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 Thimphu · Full cost of living in Punakha