Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 107% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (R$ 56) | R$ 25 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 277% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (R$ 5.05) | R$ 3.39 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 350 Ngultrum (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 11) | R$ 5.58 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (R$ 42) | R$ 16 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Ngultrum (R$ 5.08) | R$ 4.02 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 11) | R$ 4.72 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (R$ 184) | R$ 38 | + 384% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (R$ 5.47) | R$ 7 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (R$ 7) | R$ 3.38 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (R$ 7,061) | R$ 3,357 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (R$ 1,412) | R$ 1,909 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (R$ 353) | R$ 505 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (R$ 4,237) | R$ 1,981 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (R$ 1,765) | R$ 1,293 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (R$ 282) | R$ 297 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 141) | R$ 79 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 Ngultrum (R$ 3,531) | R$ 1,517 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (R$ 706) | R$ 438 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (R$ 71) | R$ 25 | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (R$ 247) | R$ 212 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 141) | R$ 176 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (R$ 313) | R$ 306 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (R$ 212) | R$ 240 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (R$ 141,220) | R$ 87,541 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (R$ 4.94) | R$ 4.32 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (R$ 64) | R$ 209 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (R$ 35) | R$ 39 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 247 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (R$ 8) | R$ 5.38 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 11) | R$ 3.67 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (R$ 25) | R$ 40 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 116% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (R$ 212) | R$ 100 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (R$ 71) | R$ 52 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 141) | R$ 235 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (R$ 353) | R$ 180 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (R$ 56) | R$ 24 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 193% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (R$ 35) | R$ 12 | + 200% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,000 Ngultrum (R$ 5,649) | R$ 3,003 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (R$ 428) | R$ 114 | + 275% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (R$ 85) | R$ 10 | + 716% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,094 prices entered by 1,107 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 49% more expensive than in Brazil
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