- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Ngultrum (R$ 20) | R$ 28 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 542 Ngultrum (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Ngultrum (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (R$ 3.55) | R$ 3.27 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 Ngultrum (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (R$ 3.79) | R$ 4.81 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 222 Ngultrum (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Ngultrum (R$ 8) | R$ 5.65 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (R$ 1.91) | R$ 3.28 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Ngultrum (R$ 3.53) | R$ 4.55 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 751 Ngultrum (R$ 41) | R$ 40 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 89 Ngultrum (R$ 4.82) | R$ 6 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Ngultrum (R$ 1.54) | R$ 3.25 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 111% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,144 Ngultrum (R$ 1,478) | R$ 3,159 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,200 Ngultrum (R$ 1,209) | R$ 1,958 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,817 Ngultrum (R$ 262) | R$ 584 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 30,607 Ngultrum (R$ 1,667) | R$ 2,165 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,711 Ngultrum (R$ 1,182) | R$ 1,367 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,384 Ngultrum (R$ 783) | R$ 421 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18,033 Ngultrum (R$ 982) | R$ 83 | + 1085% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 41,329 Ngultrum (R$ 2,250) | R$ 1,727 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,815 Ngultrum (R$ 589) | R$ 425 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 297 Ngultrum (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,855 Ngultrum (R$ 155) | R$ 206 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,939 Ngultrum (R$ 160) | R$ 181 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,963 Ngultrum (R$ 488) | R$ 333 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,855 Ngultrum (R$ 210) | R$ 256 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 Ngultrum (R$ 49,008) | R$ 87,275 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52 Ngultrum (R$ 2.83) | R$ 4.33 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 109) | R$ 203 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Ngultrum (R$ 5.45) | R$ 16 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 235 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 Ngultrum (R$ 5.42) | R$ 18 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Ngultrum (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 Ngultrum (R$ 5.81) | R$ 15 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Ngultrum (R$ 2.98) | R$ 6 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Ngultrum (R$ 2.10) | R$ 4.08 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Ngultrum (R$ 27) | R$ 95 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Ngultrum (R$ 11) | R$ 51 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,092 Ngultrum (R$ 59) | R$ 179 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 8) | R$ 23 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Ngultrum (R$ 2.72) | R$ 9 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 Ngultrum (R$ 3.39) | R$ 11 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 81,075 Ngultrum (R$ 4,415) | R$ 2,723 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Ngultrum (R$ 2.72) | R$ 1.18 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,229 Ngultrum (R$ 176) | R$ 116 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 323 Ngultrum (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,720 prices entered by 2,450 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 13% more expensive than in Brazil
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