Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bhutan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 657 Ngultrum (R$ 40) | R$ 36 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Ngultrum (R$ 30) | R$ 34 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 473 Ngultrum (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 Ngultrum (R$ 5.43) | R$ 5.82 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 454 Ngultrum (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Ngultrum (R$ 3.36) | R$ 8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 992 Ngultrum (R$ 60) | R$ 26 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 Ngultrum (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Ngultrum (R$ 2.42) | R$ 5.67 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Ngultrum (R$ 5.74) | R$ 6 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 506 Ngultrum (R$ 31) | R$ 44 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 161 Ngultrum (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 95 Ngultrum (R$ 5.76) | R$ 4.92 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bhutan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,263 Ngultrum (R$ 2,262) | R$ 3,756 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,943 Ngultrum (R$ 1,636) | R$ 2,512 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,755 Ngultrum (R$ 107) | R$ 587 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 Ngultrum (R$ 3,035) | R$ 2,662 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (R$ 1,214) | R$ 1,718 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 121) | R$ 513 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Ngultrum (R$ 91) | R$ 90 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (R$ 486) | R$ 1,987 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Ngultrum (R$ 486) | R$ 631 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Ngultrum (R$ 30) | R$ 29 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bhutan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Ngultrum (R$ 152) | R$ 249 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 121) | R$ 248 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Ngultrum (R$ 273) | R$ 412 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,500 Ngultrum (R$ 273) | R$ 301 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bhutan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (R$ 121,418) | R$ 115,032 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (R$ 5.16) | R$ 5.58 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (R$ 55) | R$ 228 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bhutan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (R$ 11) | R$ 22 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 9) | R$ 43 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 121) | R$ 263 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (R$ 17) | R$ 22 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (R$ 61) | R$ 19 | + 226% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (R$ 3.95) | R$ 5.31 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 55 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bhutan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (R$ 91) | R$ 112 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (R$ 55) | R$ 66 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 121) | R$ 215 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 121) | R$ 199 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (R$ 55) | R$ 29 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (R$ 3,487) | R$ 4,404 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (R$ 729) | R$ 125 | + 482% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,908 prices entered by 1,648 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 14% cheaper than in Brazil
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