Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bhutan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (R$ 22) | R$ 30 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (R$ 52) | R$ 31 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (R$ 4.69) | R$ 4.36 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (R$ 39) | R$ 20 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (R$ 1.96) | R$ 4.84 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 10) | R$ 5.73 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (R$ 171) | R$ 43 | + 298% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (R$ 5.08) | R$ 8 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (R$ 7) | R$ 3.80 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bhutan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (R$ 6,547) | R$ 2,800 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (R$ 1,309) | R$ 1,974 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (R$ 327) | R$ 590 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (R$ 3,928) | R$ 2,228 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (R$ 1,637) | R$ 1,470 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (R$ 262) | R$ 418 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 131) | R$ 84 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (R$ 524) | R$ 1,988 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (R$ 655) | R$ 588 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (R$ 65) | R$ 26 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (R$ 26) | R$ 19 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bhutan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (R$ 229) | R$ 239 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 131) | R$ 218 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (R$ 291) | R$ 346 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (R$ 196) | R$ 263 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 37% 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$ 130,945) | R$ 98,694 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (R$ 4.58) | R$ 7 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (R$ 59) | R$ 223 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bhutan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (R$ 33) | R$ 50 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 244 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (R$ 10) | R$ 4.63 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (R$ 23) | R$ 47 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bhutan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (R$ 196) | R$ 93 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (R$ 65) | R$ 53 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (R$ 131) | R$ 183 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (R$ 327) | R$ 190 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (R$ 52) | R$ 28 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 221% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (R$ 3,760) | R$ 3,925 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (R$ 397) | R$ 125 | + 218% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (R$ 79) | R$ 12 | + 554% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,329 prices entered by 2,022 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 19% more expensive than in Brazil
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