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Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Ngultrum (R$ 21) | R$ 28 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 542 Ngultrum (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Ngultrum (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (R$ 3.70) | R$ 3.37 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 Ngultrum (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (R$ 3.95) | R$ 4.90 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 222 Ngultrum (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Ngultrum (R$ 8) | R$ 5.77 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (R$ 1.99) | R$ 3.31 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Ngultrum (R$ 3.68) | R$ 4.62 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 751 Ngultrum (R$ 43) | R$ 39 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 89 Ngultrum (R$ 5.02) | R$ 6 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Ngultrum (R$ 1.61) | R$ 3.13 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 125% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,144 Ngultrum (R$ 1,540) | R$ 3,055 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,200 Ngultrum (R$ 1,259) | R$ 1,895 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,817 Ngultrum (R$ 273) | R$ 670 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 30,607 Ngultrum (R$ 1,736) | R$ 2,127 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,711 Ngultrum (R$ 1,232) | R$ 1,297 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,384 Ngultrum (R$ 816) | R$ 403 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18,033 Ngultrum (R$ 1,023) | R$ 80 | + 1185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 41,329 Ngultrum (R$ 2,345) | R$ 1,730 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,815 Ngultrum (R$ 614) | R$ 419 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 297 Ngultrum (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,855 Ngultrum (R$ 162) | R$ 204 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,939 Ngultrum (R$ 167) | R$ 181 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,963 Ngultrum (R$ 508) | R$ 334 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,855 Ngultrum (R$ 219) | R$ 253 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 Ngultrum (R$ 51,057) | R$ 86,549 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51 Ngultrum (R$ 2.89) | R$ 4.39 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 113) | R$ 203 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Ngultrum (R$ 5.67) | R$ 18 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 53 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 233 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 Ngultrum (R$ 5.65) | R$ 16 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Ngultrum (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 Ngultrum (R$ 6) | R$ 15 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Ngultrum (R$ 3.11) | R$ 5.90 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Ngultrum (R$ 2.19) | R$ 4.02 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Ngultrum (R$ 28) | R$ 97 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Ngultrum (R$ 11) | R$ 49 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,092 Ngultrum (R$ 62) | R$ 179 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 9) | R$ 23 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Ngultrum (R$ 2.84) | R$ 9 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 Ngultrum (R$ 3.53) | R$ 11 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 63,960 Ngultrum (R$ 3,628) | R$ 2,609 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Ngultrum (R$ 2.84) | R$ 1.22 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,229 Ngultrum (R$ 183) | R$ 111 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 323 Ngultrum (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 98% | |
| 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 20,346 prices entered by 2,041 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 17% more expensive than in Brazil
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