- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhutan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Ngultrum (36元) | 51元 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 542 Ngultrum (52元) | 34元 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Ngultrum (20元) | 15元 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (6元) | 15元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 Ngultrum (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (7元) | 8元 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 222 Ngultrum (21元) | 58元 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Ngultrum (14元) | 13元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (3.34元) | 7元 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Ngultrum (6元) | 5.63元 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 751 Ngultrum (71元) | 114元 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 89 Ngultrum (8元) | 8元 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Ngultrum (2.70元) | 12元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,144 Ngultrum (2,581元) | 9,408元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,200 Ngultrum (2,111元) | 4,307元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,817 Ngultrum (458元) | 439元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 30,607 Ngultrum (2,910元) | 5,706元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,711 Ngultrum (2,064元) | 3,520元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,384 Ngultrum (1,368元) | 311元 | + 340% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18,033 Ngultrum (1,714元) | 86元 | + 1883% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 41,329 Ngultrum (3,929元) | 2,153元 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,815 Ngultrum (1,028元) | 681元 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 297 Ngultrum (28元) | 37元 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (28元) | 38元 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,855 Ngultrum (271元) | 553元 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,939 Ngultrum (279元) | 260元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,963 Ngultrum (852元) | 624元 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,855 Ngultrum (367元) | 694元 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 Ngultrum (85,567元) | 143,509元 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52 Ngultrum (4.94元) | 7元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Ngultrum (190元) | 156元 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 40% cheaper 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) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 493元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 Ngultrum (9元) | 29元 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Ngultrum (12元) | 36元 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 Ngultrum (10元) | 36元 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Ngultrum (5.21元) | 9元 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Ngultrum (3.67元) | 14元 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 59元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Ngultrum (48元) | 148元 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Ngultrum (19元) | 86元 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 752元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,092 Ngultrum (104元) | 367元 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Ngultrum (14元) | 59元 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Ngultrum (4.75元) | 34元 | - 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 Ngultrum (5.92元) | 33元 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 81,075 Ngultrum (7,708元) | 3,239元 | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Ngultrum (4.75元) | 0.99元 | + 378% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,229 Ngultrum (307元) | 309元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 323 Ngultrum (31元) | 20元 | + 53% | |
| 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 4,498 prices entered by 540 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 14% more expensive than in China
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