Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Germany
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Bhutan is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Bhutan | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 657 Ngultrum (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Ngultrum (€5.53) | €10 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 473 Ngultrum (€5.23) | €6.00 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 Ngultrum (€0.99) | €1.22 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 454 Ngultrum (€5.02) | €4.15 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Ngultrum (€0.61) | €3.00 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 992 Ngultrum (€11) | €6 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 Ngultrum (€1.59) | €2.58 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Ngultrum (€0.44) | €1.80 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Ngultrum (€1.05) | €1.09 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 506 Ngultrum (€5.60) | €7 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 161 Ngultrum (€1.78) | €1.90 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 95 Ngultrum (€1.05) | €1.88 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Bhutan is 62% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Bhutan | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,263 Ngultrum (€412) | €2,001 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,943 Ngultrum (€298) | €1,574 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,755 Ngultrum (€19) | €227 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 Ngultrum (€553) | €1,239 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (€221) | €904 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (€22) | €163 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,413 Ngultrum (€38) | €37 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (€89) | €367 | - 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Ngultrum (€89) | €111 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Ngultrum (€5.53) | €5.91 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €18 | - | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Bhutan is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Bhutan | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Ngultrum (€28) | €86 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (€22) | €38 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Ngultrum (€50) | €89 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,500 Ngultrum (€50) | €120 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Bhutan is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Bhutan | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (€22,126) | €33,039 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (€0.94) | €1.83 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (€10) | €51 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Bhutan is 24% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Bhutan | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (€1.95) | €9 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (€1.66) | €16 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (€22) | €72 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (€3.07) | €3.99 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (€4.15) | €2.99 | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (€11) | €3.20 | + 246% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (€2.21) | €1.94 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (€0.72) | €1.65 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €21 | - | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Bhutan is 18% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Bhutan | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (€17) | €46 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (€10) | €25 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (€22) | €84 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (€22) | €67 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (€3.87) | €3.70 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (€1.66) | €4.43 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (€635) | €578 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.13 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (€133) | €40 | + 232% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (€1.66) | €8 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,428 prices entered by 385 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 48% cheaper than in Germany
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