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Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Ngultrum (Taka 450) | Taka 311 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 542 Ngultrum (Taka 651) | Taka 417 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Ngultrum (Taka 254) | Taka 237 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (Taka 78) | Taka 76 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 Ngultrum (Taka 165) | Taka 106 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (Taka 84) | Taka 59 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 222 Ngultrum (Taka 267) | Taka 355 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Ngultrum (Taka 178) | Taka 154 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (Taka 42) | Taka 25 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Ngultrum (Taka 78) | Taka 393 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 751 Ngultrum (Taka 902) | Taka 1,924 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 89 Ngultrum (Taka 106) | Taka 102 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Ngultrum (Taka 34) | Taka 50 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 199% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,144 Ngultrum (Taka 32,594) | Taka 41,277 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,200 Ngultrum (Taka 26,657) | Taka 34,887 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,817 Ngultrum (Taka 5,785) | Taka 3,966 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 30,607 Ngultrum (Taka 36,753) | Taka 40,143 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,711 Ngultrum (Taka 26,071) | Taka 22,336 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,384 Ngultrum (Taka 17,272) | Taka 3,597 | + 380% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18,033 Ngultrum (Taka 21,653) | Taka 1,428 | + 1417% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 41,329 Ngultrum (Taka 49,627) | Taka 42,851 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,815 Ngultrum (Taka 12,986) | Taka 12,653 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 297 Ngultrum (Taka 356) | Taka 317 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (Taka 358) | Taka 563 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,855 Ngultrum (Taka 3,428) | Taka 2,187 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,939 Ngultrum (Taka 3,529) | Taka 2,113 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,963 Ngultrum (Taka 10,762) | Taka 5,024 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,855 Ngultrum (Taka 4,629) | Taka 3,957 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 34% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 Ngultrum (Taka 1,080,705) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51 Ngultrum (Taka 61) | Taka 88 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,402) | Taka 3,138 | - 23% | |
| 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 120) | Taka 272 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 579 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,088 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 Ngultrum (Taka 120) | Taka 319 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Ngultrum (Taka 149) | Taka 326 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 Ngultrum (Taka 128) | Taka 385 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Ngultrum (Taka 66) | Taka 90 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Ngultrum (Taka 46) | Taka 117 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 270 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Ngultrum (Taka 600) | Taka 1,216 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Ngultrum (Taka 240) | Taka 772 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,511 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,092 Ngultrum (Taka 1,311) | Taka 2,227 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 180) | Taka 1,143 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Ngultrum (Taka 60) | Taka 322 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 Ngultrum (Taka 75) | Taka 420 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 63,960 Ngultrum (Taka 76,802) | Taka 35,756 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Ngultrum (Taka 60) | Taka 13 | + 369% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,229 Ngultrum (Taka 3,877) | Taka 1,751 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 323 Ngultrum (Taka 388) | Taka 224 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,889 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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