Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Bangladesh
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (Taka 374) | Taka 532 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (Taka 903) | Taka 488 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (Taka 451) | Taka 263 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (Taka 81) | Taka 98 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Taka 134 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 169) | Taka 96 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (Taka 677) | Taka 329 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (Taka 174) | Taka 203 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (Taka 34) | Taka 27 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 169) | Taka 530 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (Taka 2,945) | Taka 1,346 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (Taka 87) | Taka 112 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (Taka 113) | Taka 58 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (Taka 112,852) | Taka 43,087 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Taka 22,570) | Taka 21,416 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (Taka 5,643) | Taka 4,489 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (Taka 67,711) | Taka 37,342 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (Taka 28,213) | Taka 20,129 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (Taka 4,514) | Taka 3,105 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,257) | Taka 947 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (Taka 9,028) | Taka 36,542 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (Taka 11,285) | Taka 16,205 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Taka 1,129) | Taka 369 | + 206% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (Taka 451) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (Taka 3,950) | Taka 2,612 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,257) | Taka 3,117 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (Taka 5,008) | Taka 9,947 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (Taka 3,386) | Taka 6,827 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 23% 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 2,257,033) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (Taka 79) | Taka 91 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Taka 1,016) | Taka 1,696 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Taka 199) | Taka 296 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (Taka 564) | Taka 1,395 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,191 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Taka 313) | Taka 498 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Taka 423) | Taka 208 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (Taka 339) | Taka 690 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (Taka 131) | Taka 173 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (Taka 169) | Taka 229 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Taka 395) | Taka 304 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bhutan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (Taka 3,386) | Taka 1,410 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (Taka 1,129) | Taka 885 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Taka 2,257) | Taka 1,939 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (Taka 5,643) | Taka 3,617 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (Taka 903) | Taka 1,328 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (Taka 451) | Taka 393 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (Taka 564) | Taka 594 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Taka 64,815) | Taka 35,756 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (Taka 6,845) | Taka 1,057 | + 548% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (Taka 1,354) | Taka 268 | + 405% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 587 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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