Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 200 Ngultrum (Rp 38,895) | Rp 63,603 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 542 Ngultrum (Rp 105,399) | Rp 52,096 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Ngultrum (Rp 41,075) | Rp 29,839 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Ngultrum (Rp 11,233) | Rp 19,089 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 Ngultrum (Rp 26,705) | Rp 26,214 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (Rp 13,536) | Rp 15,495 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 222 Ngultrum (Rp 43,255) | Rp 80,087 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 45 Ngultrum (Rp 8,718) | Rp 38,449 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Ngultrum (Rp 7,846) | Rp 19,785 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Ngultrum (Rp 12,621) | Rp 31,140 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 695 Ngultrum (Rp 135,159) | Rp 426,288 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 Ngultrum (Rp 13,546) | Rp 15,733 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Ngultrum (Rp 5,516) | Rp 14,049 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,144 Ngultrum (Rp 5,278,689) | Rp 13,874,100 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 22,200 Ngultrum (Rp 4,317,294) | Rp 7,545,280 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,817 Ngultrum (Rp 936,837) | Rp 1,009,980 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,607 Ngultrum (Rp 5,952,265) | Rp 7,124,290 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 21,711 Ngultrum (Rp 4,222,275) | Rp 3,429,740 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,384 Ngultrum (Rp 2,797,256) | Rp 719,822 | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,033 Ngultrum (Rp 3,506,868) | Rp 295,313 | + 1088% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,329 Ngultrum (Rp 8,037,323) | Rp 4,188,560 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,815 Ngultrum (Rp 2,103,203) | Rp 1,739,290 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 297 Ngultrum (Rp 57,663) | Rp 57,767 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (Rp 57,953) | Rp 49,231 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,855 Ngultrum (Rp 555,247) | Rp 669,132 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,939 Ngultrum (Rp 571,604) | Rp 489,594 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,827 Ngultrum (Rp 1,716,583) | Rp 1,091,330 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,855 Ngultrum (Rp 749,719) | Rp 911,737 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 Ngultrum (Rp 175,025,428) | Rp 441,401,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51 Ngultrum (Rp 9,913) | Rp 9,317 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 388,945) | Rp 336,436 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 Ngultrum (Rp 17,435) | Rp 31,803 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 114,247 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 301,713 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162 Ngultrum (Rp 31,507) | Rp 38,725 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Ngultrum (Rp 24,209) | Rp 24,714 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 Ngultrum (Rp 20,738) | Rp 32,503 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 85 Ngultrum (Rp 16,564) | Rp 17,807 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Ngultrum (Rp 7,497) | Rp 15,858 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 64,330 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Ngultrum (Rp 97,236) | Rp 191,957 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Ngultrum (Rp 38,895) | Rp 108,325 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 382,441 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,092 Ngultrum (Rp 212,284) | Rp 443,108 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 29,171) | Rp 152,100 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Ngultrum (Rp 9,724) | Rp 44,745 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 Ngultrum (Rp 12,114) | Rp 59,628 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,960 Ngultrum (Rp 12,438,415) | Rp 7,042,150 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Ngultrum (Rp 9,724) | Rp 1,432 | + 579% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Ngultrum (Rp 583,418) | Rp 597,783 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Ngultrum (Rp 62,795) | Rp 24,303 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,396 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia
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