- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 429 Ngultrum (¥674) | ¥1,039 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 515 Ngultrum (¥808) | ¥691 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 213 Ngultrum (¥334) | ¥441 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 79 Ngultrum (¥124) | ¥203 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 Ngultrum (¥212) | ¥288 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 Ngultrum (¥95) | ¥754 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Ngultrum (¥553) | ¥924 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 161 Ngultrum (¥253) | ¥683 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (¥55) | ¥401 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Ngultrum (¥125) | ¥280 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 968 Ngultrum (¥1,520) | ¥1,538 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 105 Ngultrum (¥164) | ¥199 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Ngultrum (¥49) | ¥198 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 32,052 Ngultrum (¥50,345) | ¥216,398 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,466 Ngultrum (¥43,142) | ¥123,235 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,695 Ngultrum (¥5,805) | ¥21,518 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 32,484 Ngultrum (¥51,023) | ¥110,576 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 22,067 Ngultrum (¥34,660) | ¥71,567 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,983 Ngultrum (¥17,252) | ¥12,926 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 945 Ngultrum (¥1,485) | ¥4,101 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,959 Ngultrum (¥64,336) | ¥55,558 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,305 Ngultrum (¥17,757) | ¥16,537 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 471 Ngultrum (¥740) | ¥711 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (¥468) | ¥1,838 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,133 Ngultrum (¥3,350) | ¥7,354 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,717 Ngultrum (¥2,697) | ¥4,336 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,947 Ngultrum (¥7,770) | ¥8,421 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,717 Ngultrum (¥5,838) | ¥14,523 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,046,020 Ngultrum (¥1,643,013) | ¥2,510,530 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50 Ngultrum (¥78) | ¥145 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,124 Ngultrum (¥3,336) | ¥11,257 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Ngultrum (¥157) | ¥1,278 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,019 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 418 Ngultrum (¥656) | ¥612 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 644 Ngultrum (¥1,011) | ¥707 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 296 Ngultrum (¥465) | ¥455 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 Ngultrum (¥97) | ¥137 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52 Ngultrum (¥81) | ¥229 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (¥236) | ¥2,862 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 987 Ngultrum (¥1,550) | ¥3,989 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 Ngultrum (¥785) | ¥3,357 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,589 Ngultrum (¥2,496) | ¥7,538 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 807 Ngultrum (¥1,268) | ¥964 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Ngultrum (¥193) | ¥487 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 121 Ngultrum (¥190) | ¥586 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 39,867 Ngultrum (¥62,621) | ¥49,094 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ngultrum (¥42) | ¥56 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,013 Ngultrum (¥4,733) | ¥10,897 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 350 Ngultrum (¥550) | ¥468 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,063 prices entered by 342 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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