Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Mexico
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Bhutan is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 309 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 120 Ngultrum (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 170 | - 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 165 Ngultrum (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 71 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Ngultrum (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 28 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 60 Ngultrum (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 49 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Ngultrum (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 35 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 480 Ngultrum (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 86 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Ngultrum (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 48 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 110 Ngultrum (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 35 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Ngultrum (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 29 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 Ngultrum (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 259 | - 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Ngultrum (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 39 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 75 Ngultrum (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 27 | - 36% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Bhutan is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,848) | Mex$ 23,019 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 12,117 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 Ngultrum (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 1,246 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 4,678) | Mex$ 14,852 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,339) | Mex$ 7,445 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 924 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,151 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,375) | Mex$ 416 | + 470% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,848) | Mex$ 5,863 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 2,441 | - 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 350 Ngultrum (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 121 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 126 | - | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Bhutan is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Ngultrum (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 961 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 751 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,404) | Mex$ 1,649 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 936) | Mex$ 1,372 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Bhutan is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 467,838) | Mex$ 389,276 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 593 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Bhutan is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 100 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 274 | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 716 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 81 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 66 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 79 | + 197% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 38 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 42 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 293 | - | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Bhutan is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 422 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 174 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 878 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 943 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 198 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 91 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 58 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Mex$ 13,435) | Mex$ 11,540 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.37 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,807) | Mex$ 996 | + 182% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 79 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 13% cheaper than in Mexico
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