Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 657 Ngultrum (Taka 856) | Taka 324 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Ngultrum (Taka 652) | Taka 492 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 473 Ngultrum (Taka 616) | Taka 196 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 Ngultrum (Taka 117) | Taka 92 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 454 Ngultrum (Taka 591) | Taka 132 | + 349% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Ngultrum (Taka 72) | Taka 78 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 992 Ngultrum (Taka 1,294) | Taka 608 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 Ngultrum (Taka 188) | Taka 223 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Ngultrum (Taka 52) | Taka 33 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Ngultrum (Taka 123) | Taka 384 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 506 Ngultrum (Taka 660) | Taka 1,400 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 161 Ngultrum (Taka 210) | Taka 111 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 95 Ngultrum (Taka 124) | Taka 70 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,263 Ngultrum (Taka 48,585) | Taka 43,758 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,943 Ngultrum (Taka 35,130) | Taka 25,202 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,755 Ngultrum (Taka 2,288) | Taka 3,035 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 Ngultrum (Taka 65,192) | Taka 22,952 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Taka 26,077) | Taka 18,549 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,608) | Taka 7,137 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Ngultrum (Taka 1,956) | Taka 1,213 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (Taka 10,431) | Taka 31,061 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Ngultrum (Taka 10,431) | Taka 17,904 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Ngultrum (Taka 652) | Taka 417 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Ngultrum (Taka 3,260) | Taka 2,410 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,608) | Taka 3,066 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Ngultrum (Taka 5,867) | Taka 6,410 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,500 Ngultrum (Taka 5,867) | Taka 4,273 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 32% 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 2,607,687) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (Taka 111) | Taka 107 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Taka 1,173) | Taka 2,440 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Taka 230) | Taka 285 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 196) | Taka 513 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,608) | Taka 1,500 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Taka 362) | Taka 425 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Taka 489) | Taka 333 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Taka 1,304) | Taka 376 | + 247% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (Taka 261) | Taka 85 | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (Taka 85) | Taka 89 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 445 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (Taka 1,956) | Taka 1,308 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (Taka 1,173) | Taka 852 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,608) | Taka 1,768 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,608) | Taka 2,051 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (Taka 1,173) | Taka 999 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Taka 456) | Taka 248 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 196) | Taka 564 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Taka 74,885) | Taka 35,756 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (Taka 15,646) | Taka 2,601 | + 502% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 196) | Taka 287 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 750 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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