Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 15% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 47,685 (257 Ngultrum) | 467 Ngultrum | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (233 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (129 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (96 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (115 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (55 Ngultrum) | 59 Ngultrum | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (268 Ngultrum) | 208 Ngultrum | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (188 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (99 Ngultrum) | 35 Ngultrum | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,995 (167 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 182,675 (984 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (101 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (75 Ngultrum) | 29 Ngultrum | + 157% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 11% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 (42,287 Ngultrum) | 37,718 Ngultrum | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 (23,205 Ngultrum) | 21,622 Ngultrum | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 (3,217 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 (27,697 Ngultrum) | 32,064 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 (14,721 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 (2,336 Ngultrum) | 4,439 Ngultrum | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (1,653 Ngultrum) | 1,832 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (27,320 Ngultrum) | 40,290 Ngultrum | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (8,673 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (267 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 47,884 (258 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 16% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (3,437 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (2,251 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (5,784 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (3,444 Ngultrum) | 3,416 Ngultrum | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 20% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 557,390,000 (3,002,520 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 (45 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (1,945 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 69,124 (372 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 50% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 17,713 (95 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 (244 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (751 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,325 (223 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (97 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (130 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,006 (70 Ngultrum) | 102 Ngultrum | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (55 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (314 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 19% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 139,411 (751 Ngultrum) | 1,615 Ngultrum | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 (479 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 287,228 (1,547 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (2,267 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 75,896 (409 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (207 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,668 (208 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (37,565 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 (8 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (1,985 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (128 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | + 0% | ||
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These prices were last updated on September 24, 2022.
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