- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhutan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 429 Ngultrum (41元) | 53元 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 515 Ngultrum (49元) | 33元 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 213 Ngultrum (20元) | 15元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 79 Ngultrum (8元) | 16元 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 Ngultrum (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 Ngultrum (5.78元) | 8元 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Ngultrum (34元) | 63元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 161 Ngultrum (15元) | 13元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (3.35元) | 7元 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Ngultrum (8元) | 5.65元 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 968 Ngultrum (93元) | 114元 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 105 Ngultrum (10元) | 8元 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Ngultrum (2.99元) | 12元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 32,052 Ngultrum (3,074元) | 9,730元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,466 Ngultrum (2,634元) | 4,503元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,695 Ngultrum (354元) | 430元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 32,484 Ngultrum (3,115元) | 5,742元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 22,067 Ngultrum (2,116元) | 3,505元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,983 Ngultrum (1,053元) | 309元 | + 241% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 945 Ngultrum (91元) | 88元 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,959 Ngultrum (3,928元) | 2,265元 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,305 Ngultrum (1,084元) | 678元 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 471 Ngultrum (45元) | 40元 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (29元) | 39元 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,133 Ngultrum (205元) | 554元 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,717 Ngultrum (165元) | 280元 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,947 Ngultrum (474元) | 619元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,717 Ngultrum (356元) | 672元 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,046,020 Ngultrum (100,304元) | 145,666元 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50 Ngultrum (4.78元) | 7元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,124 Ngultrum (204元) | 154元 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Ngultrum (10元) | 26元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 425元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 418 Ngultrum (40元) | 30元 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 644 Ngultrum (62元) | 37元 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 296 Ngultrum (28元) | 38元 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 Ngultrum (5.90元) | 10元 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52 Ngultrum (4.96元) | 14元 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (14元) | 59元 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 2% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 987 Ngultrum (95元) | 159元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 Ngultrum (48元) | 86元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 723元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,589 Ngultrum (152元) | 375元 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 807 Ngultrum (77元) | 60元 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Ngultrum (12元) | 34元 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 121 Ngultrum (12元) | 34元 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 39,867 Ngultrum (3,823元) | 3,309元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ngultrum (2.55元) | 0.98元 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,013 Ngultrum (289元) | 300元 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 350 Ngultrum (34元) | 20元 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,376 prices entered by 565 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 20% cheaper than in China
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