Cost of living in Bhutan compared to China
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bhutan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (29元) | 43元 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (69元) | 37元 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (34元) | 17元 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (6元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (13元) | 9元 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (52元) | 48元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (13元) | 13元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (2.59元) | 6元 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (13元) | 7元 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (225元) | 97元 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (7元) | 9元 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (9元) | 13元 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bhutan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (8,618元) | 13,898元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (1,724元) | 8,379元 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (431元) | 462元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (5,171元) | 6,525元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (2,155元) | 4,376元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (345元) | 516元 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (172元) | 140元 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (689元) | 1,829元 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (862元) | 546元 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (86元) | 50元 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (34元) | 66元 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bhutan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (302元) | 511元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (172元) | 288元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (382元) | 654元 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (259元) | 844元 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bhutan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (172,369元) | 148,501元 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (6元) | 8元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (78元) | 206元 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bhutan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (15元) | 28元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (43元) | 27元 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (24元) | 30元 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (32元) | 19元 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (26元) | 44元 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (10元) | 21元 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (13元) | 16元 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (30元) | 82元 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bhutan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (259元) | 260元 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (86元) | 122元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (172元) | 417元 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (431元) | 319元 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (69元) | 90元 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (34元) | 31元 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (43元) | 19元 | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (4,950元) | 2,968元 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (523元) | 410元 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (103元) | 38元 | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,158 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 13% cheaper than in China
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