Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 657 Ngultrum (Rp 118,887) | Rp 44,863 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Ngultrum (Rp 90,528) | Rp 54,330 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 473 Ngultrum (Rp 85,572) | Rp 27,591 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 Ngultrum (Rp 16,192) | Rp 19,917 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 454 Ngultrum (Rp 82,119) | Rp 25,297 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Ngultrum (Rp 10,010) | Rp 18,627 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 992 Ngultrum (Rp 179,683) | Rp 55,732 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 Ngultrum (Rp 26,064) | Rp 43,429 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Ngultrum (Rp 7,208) | Rp 21,967 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Ngultrum (Rp 17,114) | Rp 34,412 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 506 Ngultrum (Rp 91,686) | Rp 337,317 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 161 Ngultrum (Rp 29,121) | Rp 22,207 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 95 Ngultrum (Rp 17,183) | Rp 17,971 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,263 Ngultrum (Rp 6,746,682) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,943 Ngultrum (Rp 4,878,191) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,755 Ngultrum (Rp 317,705) | Rp 528,780 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 Ngultrum (Rp 9,052,765) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Rp 3,621,106) | Rp 4,054,970 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 362,111) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Ngultrum (Rp 271,583) | Rp 410,662 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (Rp 1,448,442) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Ngultrum (Rp 1,448,442) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Ngultrum (Rp 90,528) | Rp 56,742 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Ngultrum (Rp 452,638) | Rp 624,572 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 362,111) | Rp 443,680 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Ngultrum (Rp 814,749) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,500 Ngultrum (Rp 814,749) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 12% 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 362,110,590) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (Rp 15,390) | Rp 12,273 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Rp 162,950) | Rp 150,291 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Rp 31,927) | Rp 36,367 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 27,158) | Rp 60,467 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 362,111) | Rp 351,050 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Rp 50,246) | Rp 130,123 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Rp 67,896) | Rp 21,655 | + 214% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Rp 181,055) | Rp 34,558 | + 424% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (Rp 36,211) | Rp 30,035 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (Rp 11,769) | Rp 15,580 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,350 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (Rp 271,583) | Rp 216,012 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (Rp 162,950) | Rp 104,481 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 362,111) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 362,111) | Rp 383,761 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (Rp 162,950) | Rp 162,937 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Rp 63,369) | Rp 36,298 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 27,158) | Rp 40,791 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Rp 10,398,766) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (Rp 2,172,664) | Rp 496,553 | + 338% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 27,158) | Rp 35,528 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 678 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is about the same as in Indonesia
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