Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (Rp 64,956) | Rp 48,924 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (Rp 156,819) | Rp 55,115 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (Rp 78,410) | Rp 32,165 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (Rp 14,029) | Rp 20,667 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 350 Ngultrum (Rp 68,608) | Rp 25,337 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 29,404) | Rp 17,064 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (Rp 117,614) | Rp 61,721 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (Rp 30,158) | Rp 37,576 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Ngultrum (Rp 14,093) | Rp 19,651 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 29,404) | Rp 33,333 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (Rp 511,462) | Rp 374,037 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (Rp 15,195) | Rp 18,761 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (Rp 19,602) | Rp 18,326 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (Rp 19,602,392) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Rp 3,920,478) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (Rp 980,120) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (Rp 11,761,435) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (Rp 4,900,598) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (Rp 784,096) | Rp 979,539 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 392,048) | Rp 329,516 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 Ngultrum (Rp 9,801,196) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (Rp 1,960,239) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Rp 196,024) | Rp 66,640 | + 194% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (Rp 78,410) | Rp 68,439 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (Rp 686,084) | Rp 680,041 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 392,048) | Rp 424,371 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (Rp 869,933) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (Rp 588,072) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (Rp 392,047,847) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (Rp 13,722) | Rp 8,926 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Rp 176,422) | Rp 228,023 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Rp 34,566) | Rp 23,270 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (Rp 98,012) | Rp 59,151 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 256,292 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Rp 54,400) | Rp 80,956 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Rp 73,509) | Rp 22,650 | + 225% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (Rp 58,807) | Rp 44,295 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (Rp 22,792) | Rp 22,030 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 29,404) | Rp 12,336 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Rp 68,608) | Rp 89,053 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 90% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (Rp 588,072) | Rp 176,169 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (Rp 196,024) | Rp 105,763 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 392,048) | Rp 650,328 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (Rp 980,120) | Rp 361,319 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (Rp 156,819) | Rp 133,391 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (Rp 78,410) | Rp 36,857 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (Rp 98,012) | Rp 48,318 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Rp 11,258,477) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,787 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (Rp 1,188,930) | Rp 604,695 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (Rp 235,229) | Rp 28,321 | + 731% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 879 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia
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