Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 43,488 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 120 Ngultrum (Rp 22,071) | Rp 59,390 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 165 Ngultrum (Rp 30,348) | Rp 31,759 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Ngultrum (Rp 33,107) | Rp 23,528 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 60 Ngultrum (Rp 11,036) | Rp 30,336 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Ngultrum (Rp 11,955) | Rp 16,297 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 480 Ngultrum (Rp 88,286) | Rp 85,378 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Ngultrum (Rp 22,071) | Rp 49,699 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 110 Ngultrum (Rp 20,232) | Rp 18,198 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Ngultrum (Rp 14,714) | Rp 34,828 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 Ngultrum (Rp 45,982) | Rp 346,370 | - 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Ngultrum (Rp 22,071) | Rp 19,569 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 75 Ngultrum (Rp 13,795) | Rp 19,984 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Ngultrum (Rp 4,598,227) | Rp 22,132,400 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 12,062,800 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 Ngultrum (Rp 239,108) | Rp 2,028,600 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Rp 3,678,581) | Rp 7,964,830 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Ngultrum (Rp 1,839,291) | Rp 4,666,280 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 367,858) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,151 Ngultrum (Rp 1,867,101) | Rp 378,883 | + 393% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,000 Ngultrum (Rp 4,598,227) | Rp 3,847,970 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Ngultrum (Rp 459,823) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 350 Ngultrum (Rp 64,375) | Rp 55,394 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 87,128 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Ngultrum (Rp 220,715) | Rp 789,983 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Ngultrum (Rp 459,823) | Rp 508,463 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ngultrum (Rp 1,103,574) | Rp 1,331,530 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Ngultrum (Rp 735,716) | Rp 1,331,210 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 15% 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 367,858,140) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (Rp 15,634) | Rp 12,221 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Rp 165,536) | Rp 199,904 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Rp 32,433) | Rp 22,456 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 27,589) | Rp 96,147 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 367,858) | Rp 326,191 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Rp 51,043) | Rp 66,604 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Rp 68,973) | Rp 26,592 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Rp 183,929) | Rp 33,023 | + 457% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (Rp 36,786) | Rp 27,953 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (Rp 11,955) | Rp 11,693 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 82,004 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bhutan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (Rp 275,894) | Rp 245,575 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (Rp 165,536) | Rp 104,570 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 367,858) | Rp 496,791 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (Rp 367,858) | Rp 363,253 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (Rp 165,536) | Rp 149,637 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Rp 64,375) | Rp 38,584 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 27,589) | Rp 50,891 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Rp 10,563,819) | Rp 9,204,710 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 3,584 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (Rp 2,207,149) | Rp 463,013 | + 377% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 27,589) | Rp 40,110 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 947 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 01, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia
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