- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 429 Ngultrum (Rp 88,221) | Rp 68,713 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 515 Ngultrum (Rp 105,855) | Rp 50,595 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 213 Ngultrum (Rp 43,799) | Rp 30,141 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 79 Ngultrum (Rp 16,259) | Rp 19,176 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 Ngultrum (Rp 27,823) | Rp 25,114 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 Ngultrum (Rp 12,397) | Rp 14,492 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Ngultrum (Rp 72,475) | Rp 66,214 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 161 Ngultrum (Rp 33,078) | Rp 35,559 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (Rp 7,193) | Rp 17,545 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Ngultrum (Rp 16,347) | Rp 33,489 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 968 Ngultrum (Rp 199,032) | Rp 346,359 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 105 Ngultrum (Rp 21,524) | Rp 19,103 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Ngultrum (Rp 6,417) | Rp 16,652 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 32,052 Ngultrum (Rp 6,593,540) | Rp 12,147,400 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,466 Ngultrum (Rp 5,650,180) | Rp 10,028,900 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,695 Ngultrum (Rp 760,201) | Rp 893,849 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 32,484 Ngultrum (Rp 6,682,326) | Rp 8,365,540 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 22,067 Ngultrum (Rp 4,539,370) | Rp 4,983,150 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,983 Ngultrum (Rp 2,259,430) | Rp 651,799 | + 247% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 945 Ngultrum (Rp 194,426) | Rp 281,056 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,959 Ngultrum (Rp 8,425,848) | Rp 4,905,610 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,305 Ngultrum (Rp 2,325,629) | Rp 1,838,430 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 471 Ngultrum (Rp 96,975) | Rp 56,108 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (Rp 61,303) | Rp 54,050 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,133 Ngultrum (Rp 438,733) | Rp 608,039 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,717 Ngultrum (Rp 353,170) | Rp 411,092 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,947 Ngultrum (Rp 1,017,643) | Rp 973,497 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,717 Ngultrum (Rp 764,597) | Rp 931,119 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,046,020 Ngultrum (Rp 215,180,122) | Rp 457,200,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50 Ngultrum (Rp 10,259) | Rp 8,707 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,124 Ngultrum (Rp 436,912) | Rp 356,727 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Ngultrum (Rp 20,571) | Rp 23,597 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 93,616 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 335,478 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 418 Ngultrum (Rp 85,926) | Rp 42,380 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 644 Ngultrum (Rp 132,439) | Rp 22,608 | + 486% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 296 Ngultrum (Rp 60,895) | Rp 33,284 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 Ngultrum (Rp 12,652) | Rp 13,832 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52 Ngultrum (Rp 10,650) | Rp 14,078 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 30,857) | Rp 83,056 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 987 Ngultrum (Rp 202,983) | Rp 201,939 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 Ngultrum (Rp 102,857) | Rp 100,459 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 395,511 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,589 Ngultrum (Rp 326,956) | Rp 507,743 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 807 Ngultrum (Rp 166,027) | Rp 134,353 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Ngultrum (Rp 25,305) | Rp 48,482 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 121 Ngultrum (Rp 24,886) | Rp 56,534 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 39,867 Ngultrum (Rp 8,201,230) | Rp 7,577,940 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ngultrum (Rp 5,480) | Rp 1,647 | + 233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,013 Ngultrum (Rp 619,869) | Rp 574,443 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 350 Ngultrum (Rp 72,000) | Rp 23,565 | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,864 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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