Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (Rp 62,706) | Rp 61,205 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (Rp 151,387) | Rp 48,353 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (Rp 75,694) | Rp 29,046 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (Rp 13,543) | Rp 21,836 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Rp 22,834 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 28,385) | Rp 14,630 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (Rp 113,540) | Rp 66,405 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (Rp 29,114) | Rp 43,134 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (Rp 5,677) | Rp 18,263 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 28,385) | Rp 34,771 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (Rp 493,746) | Rp 406,659 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (Rp 14,669) | Rp 17,291 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (Rp 18,923) | Rp 16,247 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (Rp 18,923,403) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Rp 3,784,681) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (Rp 946,170) | Rp 801,210 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (Rp 11,354,042) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (Rp 4,730,851) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (Rp 756,936) | Rp 505,106 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 378,468) | Rp 237,062 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (Rp 1,513,872) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (Rp 1,892,340) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Rp 189,234) | Rp 57,323 | + 230% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (Rp 75,694) | Rp 95,242 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (Rp 662,319) | Rp 648,513 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 378,468) | Rp 480,172 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (Rp 839,800) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (Rp 567,702) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (Rp 378,468,054) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (Rp 13,246) | Rp 9,337 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Rp 170,311) | Rp 419,026 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Rp 33,369) | Rp 19,709 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (Rp 94,617) | Rp 89,583 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Rp 52,515) | Rp 108,192 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Rp 70,963) | Rp 22,334 | + 218% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (Rp 56,770) | Rp 30,094 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (Rp 22,003) | Rp 22,886 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 28,385) | Rp 11,284 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Rp 66,232) | Rp 119,565 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (Rp 567,702) | Rp 261,585 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (Rp 189,234) | Rp 99,216 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 378,468) | Rp 251,127 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (Rp 946,170) | Rp 573,242 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (Rp 151,387) | Rp 159,890 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (Rp 75,694) | Rp 39,869 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (Rp 94,617) | Rp 65,361 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Rp 10,868,505) | Rp 10,724,300 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (Rp 1,147,748) | Rp 509,555 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (Rp 227,081) | Rp 32,683 | + 595% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 461 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia
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