- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Ngultrum (Taka 437) | Taka 335 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 542 Ngultrum (Taka 632) | Taka 428 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Ngultrum (Taka 246) | Taka 173 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (Taka 76) | Taka 74 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 Ngultrum (Taka 160) | Taka 98 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (Taka 81) | Taka 58 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 222 Ngultrum (Taka 260) | Taka 373 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Ngultrum (Taka 173) | Taka 148 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (Taka 41) | Taka 24 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Ngultrum (Taka 76) | Taka 338 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 751 Ngultrum (Taka 876) | Taka 2,417 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 89 Ngultrum (Taka 103) | Taka 101 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Ngultrum (Taka 33) | Taka 46 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 158% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,144 Ngultrum (Taka 31,670) | Taka 42,612 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,200 Ngultrum (Taka 25,902) | Taka 35,009 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,817 Ngultrum (Taka 5,621) | Taka 4,026 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 30,607 Ngultrum (Taka 35,712) | Taka 44,270 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,711 Ngultrum (Taka 25,332) | Taka 26,672 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,384 Ngultrum (Taka 16,783) | Taka 3,605 | + 366% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18,033 Ngultrum (Taka 21,040) | Taka 2,007 | + 948% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 41,329 Ngultrum (Taka 48,221) | Taka 43,423 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,815 Ngultrum (Taka 12,618) | Taka 14,696 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 297 Ngultrum (Taka 346) | Taka 299 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (Taka 348) | Taka 545 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,855 Ngultrum (Taka 3,331) | Taka 2,215 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,939 Ngultrum (Taka 3,429) | Taka 2,647 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,963 Ngultrum (Taka 10,457) | Taka 4,735 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,855 Ngultrum (Taka 4,498) | Taka 4,152 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 36% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 Ngultrum (Taka 1,050,091) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52 Ngultrum (Taka 61) | Taka 93 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,334) | Taka 2,382 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Ngultrum (Taka 117) | Taka 419 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 522 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,181 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 Ngultrum (Taka 116) | Taka 370 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Ngultrum (Taka 145) | Taka 293 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 Ngultrum (Taka 124) | Taka 361 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Ngultrum (Taka 64) | Taka 91 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Ngultrum (Taka 45) | Taka 107 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 317 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Ngultrum (Taka 583) | Taka 951 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Ngultrum (Taka 233) | Taka 793 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,706 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,092 Ngultrum (Taka 1,274) | Taka 2,831 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 175) | Taka 1,364 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Ngultrum (Taka 58) | Taka 338 | - 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 Ngultrum (Taka 73) | Taka 501 | - 86% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 81,075 Ngultrum (Taka 94,595) | Taka 35,756 | + 165% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Ngultrum (Taka 58) | Taka 22 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,229 Ngultrum (Taka 3,767) | Taka 2,792 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 323 Ngultrum (Taka 377) | Taka 232 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,561 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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