Cost of living in Bhutan
compared to
These numbers reflect the average prices of 1 cities in Bhutan, such as
Thimphu,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Bhutan, search for a city above.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.06
BTN254.66
|
$2.20
-
$3.06
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$3.06
BTN254.66
|
$3.06
-
$3.67
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.48
BTN39.90
|
$0.31
-
$0.61
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.17
BTN14.26
|
$0.12
-
$0.24
|
Bhutan - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
BTN65.24
|
$0.24
-
$1.83
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$1.91
BTN159.16
|
$1.22
-
$3.67
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.17
BTN263.64
|
$2.78
-
$3.47
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.68
BTN139.61
|
$1.13
-
$3.23
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.59
BTN132.23
|
$1.39
-
$1.78
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.25
BTN103.99
|
$0.83
-
$1.39
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.62
BTN51.78
|
$0.55
-
$0.83
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.02
BTN84.74
|
$0.83
-
$1.67
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.36
BTN30.04
|
$0.22
-
$0.44
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.26
BTN21.57
|
$0.17
-
$0.28
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.29
BTN23.88
|
$0.22
-
$0.39
|
Bhutan - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.21
BTN350.73
|
$3.20
-
$4.95
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$15.30
BTN1,274.16
|
$12.25
-
$18.34
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$15,286.85
BTN1,273,310.16
|
$12,229.48
-
$18,344.21
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.78
BTN814.92
|
$1.98
-
$25.68
|
Bhutan - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$20.38
BTN1,697.75
|
$12.23
-
$30.57
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$175.54
BTN14,621.84
|
$122.29
-
$220.59
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$85.67
BTN7,136.20
|
$36.69
-
$122.50
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$25.87
BTN2,155.14
|
$18.70
-
$40.21
|
Bhutan - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$190.61
BTN15,876.76
|
$45.86
-
$464.72
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$794.92
BTN66,212.13
|
$672.62
-
$978.36
|
Bhutan - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.07
BTN838.63
|
??
-
??
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.22
BTN101.86
|
$0.86
-
$1.83
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.11
BTN509.32
|
$3.67
-
$12.23
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$71.37
BTN5,944.95
|
$18.34
-
$122.29
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.67
BTN305.59
|
$3.06
-
$3.67
|
Bhutan - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$29.76
BTN2,478.71
|
$9.78
-
$61.15
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$18.96
BTN1,578.90
|
$12.23
-
$25.68
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$40.76
BTN3,395.49
|
$30.57
-
$42.80
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$50.96
BTN4,244.37
|
$30.57
-
$67.26
|
Bhutan - Cost of clothing
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