Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (Taka 371) | Taka 263 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (Taka 896) | Taka 344 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (Taka 448) | Taka 162 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (Taka 80) | Taka 74 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 350 Ngultrum (Taka 392) | Taka 112 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 168) | Taka 50 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (Taka 672) | Taka 581 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (Taka 172) | Taka 172 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Ngultrum (Taka 81) | Taka 26 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 168) | Taka 391 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (Taka 2,924) | Taka 1,738 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (Taka 87) | Taka 103 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (Taka 112) | Taka 41 | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (Taka 112,056) | Taka 59,451 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Taka 22,411) | Taka 33,978 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (Taka 5,603) | Taka 4,046 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (Taka 67,234) | Taka 35,113 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (Taka 28,014) | Taka 15,590 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (Taka 4,482) | Taka 3,803 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,241) | Taka 1,167 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 Ngultrum (Taka 56,028) | Taka 35,909 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (Taka 11,206) | Taka 13,069 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Taka 1,121) | Taka 431 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (Taka 448) | Taka 852 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (Taka 3,922) | Taka 1,746 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,241) | Taka 1,826 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (Taka 4,973) | Taka 5,220 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (Taka 3,362) | Taka 4,121 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 33% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,241,117) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (Taka 78) | Taka 96 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Taka 1,009) | Taka 2,898 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Taka 198) | Taka 133 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (Taka 560) | Taka 498 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Taka 311) | Taka 400 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Taka 420) | Taka 164 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (Taka 336) | Taka 356 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (Taka 130) | Taka 84 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 168) | Taka 141 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Taka 392) | Taka 167 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 114% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (Taka 3,362) | Taka 1,289 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (Taka 1,121) | Taka 888 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,241) | Taka 2,301 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (Taka 5,603) | Taka 1,790 | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (Taka 896) | Taka 817 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (Taka 448) | Taka 304 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (Taka 560) | Taka 536 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,000 Ngultrum (Taka 89,645) | Taka 35,756 | + 151% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (Taka 6,796) | Taka 1,882 | + 261% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (Taka 1,345) | Taka 272 | + 394% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,423 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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