- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 439 Ngultrum (Rp 92,230) | Rp 64,340 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 564 Ngultrum (Rp 118,476) | Rp 49,369 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 190 Ngultrum (Rp 39,892) | Rp 27,749 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Ngultrum (Rp 17,334) | Rp 19,366 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 140 Ngultrum (Rp 29,513) | Rp 26,280 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 Ngultrum (Rp 13,109) | Rp 13,159 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 238 Ngultrum (Rp 49,977) | Rp 58,741 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130 Ngultrum (Rp 27,375) | Rp 34,445 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 Ngultrum (Rp 7,100) | Rp 16,331 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 78 Ngultrum (Rp 16,293) | Rp 31,183 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 921 Ngultrum (Rp 193,561) | Rp 350,688 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 94 Ngultrum (Rp 19,833) | Rp 20,434 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Ngultrum (Rp 6,036) | Rp 17,500 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 29,869 Ngultrum (Rp 6,274,667) | Rp 11,751,400 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,287 Ngultrum (Rp 4,681,810) | Rp 8,064,920 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,357 Ngultrum (Rp 915,231) | Rp 989,111 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 28,304 Ngultrum (Rp 5,945,924) | Rp 7,991,320 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 19,322 Ngultrum (Rp 4,058,944) | Rp 4,734,520 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,513 Ngultrum (Rp 738,043) | Rp 731,905 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 360 Ngultrum (Rp 75,626) | Rp 295,762 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,402 Ngultrum (Rp 8,907,448) | Rp 4,527,030 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,070 Ngultrum (Rp 2,115,476) | Rp 1,710,320 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 421 Ngultrum (Rp 88,506) | Rp 49,451 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Ngultrum (Rp 63,022) | Rp 49,438 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,900 Ngultrum (Rp 819,284) | Rp 579,095 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000 Ngultrum (Rp 630,219) | Rp 401,730 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ngultrum (Rp 1,260,437) | Rp 1,010,680 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,750 Ngultrum (Rp 787,773) | Rp 1,001,470 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,200,000 Ngultrum (Rp 252,087,464) | Rp 447,987,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Ngultrum (Rp 9,398) | Rp 8,785 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,124 Ngultrum (Rp 446,172) | Rp 318,830 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 158% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 18,285 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 70 Ngultrum (Rp 14,705) | Rp 73,114 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 346,655 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 700 Ngultrum (Rp 147,051) | Rp 35,210 | + 318% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Ngultrum (Rp 236,332) | Rp 20,752 | + 1039% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Ngultrum (Rp 94,533) | Rp 31,100 | + 204% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Ngultrum (Rp 21,007) | Rp 12,324 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 80 Ngultrum (Rp 16,806) | Rp 12,609 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 31,511) | Rp 95,162 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 2% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (Rp 315,109) | Rp 213,406 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 Ngultrum (Rp 105,036) | Rp 96,854 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 Ngultrum (Rp 105,036) | Rp 384,079 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 420,146) | Rp 488,104 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Ngultrum (Rp 315,109) | Rp 131,595 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Ngultrum (Rp 42,015) | Rp 48,818 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 180 Ngultrum (Rp 37,813) | Rp 59,752 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 45,000 Ngultrum (Rp 9,453,280) | Rp 8,265,020 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Ngultrum (Rp 420) | Rp 1,530 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,500 Ngultrum (Rp 525,182) | Rp 576,215 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 350 Ngultrum (Rp 73,526) | Rp 23,129 | + 218% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,837 prices entered by 350 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is about the same as in Indonesia
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