Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (Taka 382) | Taka 230 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (Taka 923) | Taka 376 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (Taka 462) | Taka 184 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (Taka 83) | Taka 79 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 350 Ngultrum (Taka 404) | Taka 105 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 173) | Taka 54 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (Taka 692) | Taka 526 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (Taka 178) | Taka 159 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Ngultrum (Taka 83) | Taka 28 | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 173) | Taka 442 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (Taka 3,011) | Taka 1,478 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (Taka 89) | Taka 102 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (Taka 115) | Taka 45 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (Taka 115,384) | Taka 64,159 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Taka 23,077) | Taka 34,477 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (Taka 5,769) | Taka 4,050 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (Taka 69,231) | Taka 39,073 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (Taka 28,846) | Taka 22,885 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (Taka 4,615) | Taka 4,140 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,308) | Taka 1,099 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 Ngultrum (Taka 57,692) | Taka 37,254 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (Taka 11,538) | Taka 15,000 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Taka 1,154) | Taka 411 | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (Taka 462) | Taka 621 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (Taka 4,038) | Taka 1,987 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,308) | Taka 2,314 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (Taka 5,121) | Taka 4,295 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (Taka 3,462) | Taka 4,454 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,307,686) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (Taka 81) | Taka 94 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Taka 1,038) | Taka 1,477 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Taka 203) | Taka 129 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (Taka 577) | Taka 491 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Taka 320) | Taka 405 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Taka 433) | Taka 230 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (Taka 346) | Taka 411 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (Taka 134) | Taka 82 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 173) | Taka 100 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Taka 404) | Taka 240 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (Taka 3,462) | Taka 1,281 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (Taka 1,154) | Taka 958 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,308) | Taka 2,373 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (Taka 5,769) | Taka 2,103 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (Taka 923) | Taka 1,179 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (Taka 462) | Taka 284 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (Taka 577) | Taka 658 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Taka 66,270) | Taka 35,756 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (Taka 6,998) | Taka 1,420 | + 393% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (Taka 1,385) | Taka 259 | + 435% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 886 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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