- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Ngultrum (Rp 74,133) | Rp 65,531 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 542 Ngultrum (Rp 107,211) | Rp 49,511 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Ngultrum (Rp 41,781) | Rp 30,885 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (Rp 12,909) | Rp 18,934 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 Ngultrum (Rp 27,164) | Rp 22,695 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (Rp 13,769) | Rp 14,388 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 222 Ngultrum (Rp 43,999) | Rp 60,646 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Ngultrum (Rp 29,350) | Rp 37,954 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (Rp 6,944) | Rp 18,653 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Ngultrum (Rp 12,838) | Rp 31,286 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 751 Ngultrum (Rp 148,581) | Rp 371,771 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 89 Ngultrum (Rp 17,519) | Rp 18,926 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Ngultrum (Rp 5,611) | Rp 15,260 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 126% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,144 Ngultrum (Rp 5,369,427) | Rp 13,096,300 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,200 Ngultrum (Rp 4,391,506) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,817 Ngultrum (Rp 952,941) | Rp 887,496 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 30,607 Ngultrum (Rp 6,054,582) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,711 Ngultrum (Rp 4,294,854) | Rp 4,623,080 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,384 Ngultrum (Rp 2,845,340) | Rp 667,380 | + 326% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18,033 Ngultrum (Rp 3,567,149) | Rp 252,522 | + 1313% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 41,329 Ngultrum (Rp 8,175,481) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,815 Ngultrum (Rp 2,139,356) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 297 Ngultrum (Rp 58,655) | Rp 59,625 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (Rp 58,949) | Rp 55,089 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,855 Ngultrum (Rp 564,791) | Rp 659,239 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,939 Ngultrum (Rp 581,429) | Rp 428,524 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,963 Ngultrum (Rp 1,772,946) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,855 Ngultrum (Rp 762,607) | Rp 936,471 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 Ngultrum (Rp 178,034,037) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52 Ngultrum (Rp 10,286) | Rp 8,761 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 395,631) | Rp 382,650 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Ngultrum (Rp 19,782) | Rp 24,611 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 90,441 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 332,164 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 Ngultrum (Rp 19,700) | Rp 45,296 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Ngultrum (Rp 24,625) | Rp 23,390 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 Ngultrum (Rp 21,094) | Rp 32,514 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Ngultrum (Rp 10,843) | Rp 15,188 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Ngultrum (Rp 7,626) | Rp 12,682 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 81,236 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Ngultrum (Rp 98,908) | Rp 211,083 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Ngultrum (Rp 39,563) | Rp 99,257 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 460,234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,092 Ngultrum (Rp 215,934) | Rp 497,062 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 29,672) | Rp 118,309 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Ngultrum (Rp 9,891) | Rp 45,661 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 Ngultrum (Rp 12,322) | Rp 54,748 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 81,075 Ngultrum (Rp 16,037,860) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Ngultrum (Rp 9,891) | Rp 1,846 | + 436% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,229 Ngultrum (Rp 638,741) | Rp 521,125 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 323 Ngultrum (Rp 63,874) | Rp 24,789 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,857 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia
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