Cost of living in Bandung, Indonesia vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 11% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,704 (232 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (225 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (124 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (93 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (111 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (53 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (258 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (181 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (95 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,983 (161 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 201,657 (1,048 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (97 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (72 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 185% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 (40,786 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 (22,381 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 (3,102 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 (26,714 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 (14,198 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 (2,253 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (1,595 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (26,350 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (8,365 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (258 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 44,525 (231 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 12% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (3,315 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (2,171 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (5,579 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (3,322 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 12% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,821,000 (2,783,862 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 (43 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (1,876 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 58,221 (302 Ngultrum) | 315 Ngultrum | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 47% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,653 (144 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 (236 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (724 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,119 (214 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (94 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (125 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,470 (75 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (53 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (303 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 20% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 147,107 (764 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 (462 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,755 (1,505 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (2,186 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 76,337 (397 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (200 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,602 (201 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (36,232 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 (8 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 193% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (1,915 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (123 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 92,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu you would need to make just about 91,740 Ngultrum (Rp 17,657,627) in Bandung.
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