- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 429 Ngultrum (Rp 87,069) | Rp 65,768 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 515 Ngultrum (Rp 104,473) | Rp 50,359 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 213 Ngultrum (Rp 43,227) | Rp 30,553 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 79 Ngultrum (Rp 16,047) | Rp 19,126 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 Ngultrum (Rp 27,460) | Rp 24,465 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 Ngultrum (Rp 12,235) | Rp 14,807 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Ngultrum (Rp 71,529) | Rp 65,437 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 161 Ngultrum (Rp 32,646) | Rp 37,029 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (Rp 7,099) | Rp 18,101 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Ngultrum (Rp 16,134) | Rp 31,611 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 968 Ngultrum (Rp 196,433) | Rp 359,792 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 105 Ngultrum (Rp 21,243) | Rp 18,890 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Ngultrum (Rp 6,333) | Rp 16,216 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 32,052 Ngultrum (Rp 6,507,426) | Rp 12,243,200 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,466 Ngultrum (Rp 5,576,387) | Rp 9,210,940 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,695 Ngultrum (Rp 750,272) | Rp 898,240 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 32,484 Ngultrum (Rp 6,595,052) | Rp 8,592,610 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 22,067 Ngultrum (Rp 4,480,084) | Rp 4,939,500 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,983 Ngultrum (Rp 2,229,921) | Rp 661,561 | + 237% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 945 Ngultrum (Rp 191,887) | Rp 275,158 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,959 Ngultrum (Rp 8,315,803) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,305 Ngultrum (Rp 2,295,255) | Rp 1,762,310 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 471 Ngultrum (Rp 95,708) | Rp 59,284 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (Rp 60,502) | Rp 56,773 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,133 Ngultrum (Rp 433,003) | Rp 612,994 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,717 Ngultrum (Rp 348,558) | Rp 413,561 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,947 Ngultrum (Rp 1,004,352) | Rp 987,674 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,717 Ngultrum (Rp 754,611) | Rp 827,434 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,046,020 Ngultrum (Rp 212,369,781) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50 Ngultrum (Rp 10,125) | Rp 8,760 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,124 Ngultrum (Rp 431,206) | Rp 371,911 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Ngultrum (Rp 20,303) | Rp 24,611 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 84,995 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 352,309 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 418 Ngultrum (Rp 84,804) | Rp 45,191 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 644 Ngultrum (Rp 130,709) | Rp 22,842 | + 472% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 296 Ngultrum (Rp 60,099) | Rp 33,755 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 Ngultrum (Rp 12,487) | Rp 14,477 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52 Ngultrum (Rp 10,511) | Rp 13,066 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (Rp 30,454) | Rp 91,137 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 987 Ngultrum (Rp 200,332) | Rp 209,668 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 Ngultrum (Rp 101,513) | Rp 99,420 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 399,376 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,589 Ngultrum (Rp 322,686) | Rp 482,715 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 807 Ngultrum (Rp 163,859) | Rp 130,862 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Ngultrum (Rp 24,974) | Rp 47,236 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 121 Ngultrum (Rp 24,561) | Rp 57,031 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 39,867 Ngultrum (Rp 8,094,118) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ngultrum (Rp 5,408) | Rp 1,544 | + 250% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,013 Ngultrum (Rp 611,774) | Rp 552,469 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 350 Ngultrum (Rp 71,059) | Rp 24,285 | + 193% | |
| 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 3,008 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia
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