Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (R$ 24) | R$ 28 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (R$ 57) | R$ 27 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 272% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (R$ 5.12) | R$ 3.94 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 350 Ngultrum (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 11) | R$ 5.54 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (R$ 43) | R$ 18 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Ngultrum (R$ 5.14) | R$ 4.61 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 11) | R$ 4.99 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (R$ 187) | R$ 39 | + 380% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (R$ 5.55) | R$ 7 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (R$ 7) | R$ 3.49 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (R$ 7,156) | R$ 3,059 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (R$ 1,431) | R$ 1,842 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (R$ 358) | R$ 501 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (R$ 4,293) | R$ 2,155 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (R$ 1,789) | R$ 1,310 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (R$ 286) | R$ 369 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 143) | R$ 80 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 Ngultrum (R$ 3,578) | R$ 1,699 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (R$ 716) | R$ 478 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (R$ 72) | R$ 23 | + 215% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (R$ 250) | R$ 200 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 143) | R$ 187 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (R$ 318) | R$ 329 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (R$ 215) | R$ 250 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (R$ 143,110) | R$ 89,783 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (R$ 5.01) | R$ 4.65 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (R$ 64) | R$ 222 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (R$ 36) | R$ 41 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 216 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (R$ 8) | R$ 5.89 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 11) | R$ 4.14 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (R$ 25) | R$ 45 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (R$ 215) | R$ 94 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (R$ 72) | R$ 53 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 143) | R$ 213 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (R$ 358) | R$ 175 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (R$ 57) | R$ 25 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 270% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (R$ 4,110) | R$ 3,584 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (R$ 434) | R$ 116 | + 273% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (R$ 86) | R$ 10 | + 753% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,876 prices entered by 1,812 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 44% more expensive than in Brazil
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