Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 270 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 120 Ngultrum (Taka 171) | Taka 530 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 165 Ngultrum (Taka 235) | Taka 216 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Ngultrum (Taka 256) | Taka 90 | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 60 Ngultrum (Taka 85) | Taka 143 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Ngultrum (Taka 93) | Taka 87 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 480 Ngultrum (Taka 683) | Taka 475 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Ngultrum (Taka 171) | Taka 301 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 110 Ngultrum (Taka 157) | Taka 55 | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Ngultrum (Taka 114) | Taka 427 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 Ngultrum (Taka 356) | Taka 1,447 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Ngultrum (Taka 171) | Taka 137 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 75 Ngultrum (Taka 107) | Taka 73 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Ngultrum (Taka 35,588) | Taka 39,784 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 22,029 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 Ngultrum (Taka 1,851) | Taka 3,945 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Taka 28,471) | Taka 75,922 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Ngultrum (Taka 14,235) | Taka 37,731 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,847) | Taka 10,000 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,151 Ngultrum (Taka 14,451) | Taka 1,373 | + 952% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,000 Ngultrum (Taka 35,588) | Taka 46,509 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Ngultrum (Taka 3,559) | Taka 20,820 | - 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 350 Ngultrum (Taka 498) | Taka 533 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Ngultrum (Taka 1,708) | Taka 2,114 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Ngultrum (Taka 3,559) | Taka 2,450 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ngultrum (Taka 8,541) | Taka 4,870 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Ngultrum (Taka 5,694) | Taka 4,397 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,847,073) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (Taka 121) | Taka 120 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Taka 1,281) | Taka 2,408 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Taka 251) | Taka 836 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 214) | Taka 682 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,847) | Taka 1,500 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Taka 395) | Taka 360 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Taka 534) | Taka 411 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Taka 1,424) | Taka 625 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (Taka 285) | Taka 102 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (Taka 93) | Taka 129 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 380 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (Taka 2,135) | Taka 1,745 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (Taka 1,281) | Taka 1,011 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,847) | Taka 3,122 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,847) | Taka 3,851 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (Taka 1,281) | Taka 1,519 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Taka 498) | Taka 291 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 214) | Taka 527 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Taka 81,760) | Taka 35,756 | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (Taka 17,082) | Taka 2,864 | + 496% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 214) | Taka 331 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 461 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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