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 |
$2.99
BTN249.77
|
$2.99
-
$4.19
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$2.99
BTN249.77
|
$2.99
-
$3.59
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.57
BTN47.46
|
$0.30
-
$0.84
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.18
BTN14.99
|
$0.12
-
$0.24
|
Bhutan - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.96
BTN79.93
|
$0.24
-
$1.80
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$1.71
BTN142.37
|
$1.20
-
$2.40
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.22
BTN268.51
|
$2.27
-
$3.63
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.24
BTN186.82
|
$1.10
-
$3.16
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.77
BTN147.28
|
$1.36
-
$3.15
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.09
BTN90.63
|
$0.54
-
$1.52
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.67
BTN55.51
|
$0.54
-
$0.81
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.84
BTN69.79
|
$0.49
-
$1.36
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.37
BTN31.27
|
$0.22
-
$0.87
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.23
BTN19.49
|
$0.16
-
$0.54
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.26
BTN21.75
|
$0.22
-
$0.73
|
Bhutan - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.99
BTN332.90
|
$3.36
-
$5.44
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$8.00
BTN667.41
|
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$21,555.65
BTN1,798,312.95
|
??
-
??
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.33
BTN1,278.80
|
$10.18
-
$25.15
|
Bhutan - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$31.78
BTN2,651.19
|
$29.94
-
$32.93
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$128.98
BTN10,760.43
|
$95.80
-
$171.39
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$71.76
BTN5,986.78
|
$35.93
-
$95.80
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$16.99
BTN1,417.60
|
$9.16
-
$24.83
|
Bhutan - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$249.99
BTN20,855.43
|
$44.91
-
$455.06
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$688.58
BTN57,446.11
|
$658.64
-
$718.52
|
Bhutan - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.00
BTN834.27
|
??
-
??
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.56
BTN129.88
|
$1.20
-
$2.99
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.89
BTN324.70
|
$2.40
-
$5.99
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$49.90
BTN4,162.76
|
$17.96
-
$89.82
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.59
BTN299.72
|
??
-
??
|
Bhutan - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$9.58
BTN799.25
|
??
-
??
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$11.98
BTN999.06
|
??
-
??
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$32.93
BTN2,747.42
|
$29.94
-
$35.93
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$32.93
BTN2,747.42
|
$29.94
-
$35.93
|
Bhutan - Cost of clothing
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