Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 253 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 120 Ngultrum (Taka 169) | Taka 518 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 165 Ngultrum (Taka 233) | Taka 234 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Ngultrum (Taka 254) | Taka 91 | + 180% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 60 Ngultrum (Taka 85) | Taka 150 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Ngultrum (Taka 92) | Taka 78 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 480 Ngultrum (Taka 678) | Taka 476 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Ngultrum (Taka 169) | Taka 307 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 110 Ngultrum (Taka 155) | Taka 56 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Ngultrum (Taka 113) | Taka 407 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 Ngultrum (Taka 353) | Taka 1,548 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Ngultrum (Taka 169) | Taka 136 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 75 Ngultrum (Taka 106) | Taka 72 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Ngultrum (Taka 35,297) | Taka 40,565 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 22,239 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 Ngultrum (Taka 1,835) | Taka 4,221 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Taka 28,237) | Taka 50,272 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Ngultrum (Taka 14,119) | Taka 31,111 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,824) | Taka 5,000 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,151 Ngultrum (Taka 14,332) | Taka 1,266 | + 1032% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,000 Ngultrum (Taka 35,297) | Taka 49,805 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Ngultrum (Taka 3,530) | Taka 15,000 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 350 Ngultrum (Taka 494) | Taka 568 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Ngultrum (Taka 1,694) | Taka 2,505 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Ngultrum (Taka 3,530) | Taka 2,407 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ngultrum (Taka 8,471) | Taka 5,268 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Ngultrum (Taka 5,647) | Taka 4,284 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 25% 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 2,823,727) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (Taka 120) | Taka 110 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Taka 1,271) | Taka 2,433 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Taka 249) | Taka 250 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 212) | Taka 308 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,824) | Taka 1,500 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Taka 392) | Taka 360 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Taka 529) | Taka 191 | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Taka 1,412) | Taka 794 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (Taka 282) | Taka 158 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (Taka 92) | Taka 200 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 205 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (Taka 2,118) | Taka 1,513 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (Taka 1,271) | Taka 1,024 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,824) | Taka 3,000 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,824) | Taka 3,597 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (Taka 1,271) | Taka 1,519 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Taka 494) | Taka 253 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 212) | Taka 670 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Taka 81,089) | Taka 35,756 | + 127% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (Taka 16,942) | Taka 2,064 | + 721% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 212) | Taka 339 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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