Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 240 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 132 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 60 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 22 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 69 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 44 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 25 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 260 | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 32 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 27,653) | Mex$ 19,154 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,531) | Mex$ 9,278 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,383) | Mex$ 1,068 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 16,592) | Mex$ 11,221 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 6,913) | Mex$ 6,225 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,106) | Mex$ 784 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 553) | Mex$ 385 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 13,826) | Mex$ 6,925 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,765) | Mex$ 2,220 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 105 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 95 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 968) | Mex$ 869 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 553) | Mex$ 661 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,227) | Mex$ 1,509 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 830) | Mex$ 1,156 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 8% 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$ 553,058) | Mex$ 341,317 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 545 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 85 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 225 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 573 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 80 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 51 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 58 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 29 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 197 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 830) | Mex$ 321 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 151 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 553) | Mex$ 869 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,383) | Mex$ 728 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 146 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 77 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 43 | + 222% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Mex$ 15,882) | Mex$ 11,701 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,677) | Mex$ 933 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 65 | + 412% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,635 prices entered by 1,151 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 24% more expensive than in Mexico
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