Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 287 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 145 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350 Ngultrum (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 66 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 Ngultrum (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Ngultrum (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 41 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 27 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 82 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Ngultrum (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 46 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 31 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 Ngultrum (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 29 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 320 Ngultrum (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 270 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 Ngultrum (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 34 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 90 Ngultrum (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,742) | Mex$ 19,835 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,512) | Mex$ 10,125 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 1,067 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 11,483) | Mex$ 13,483 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 4,593) | Mex$ 6,891 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 919) | Mex$ 706 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 385 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,837) | Mex$ 7,089 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,837) | Mex$ 2,426 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 110 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 118 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 574) | Mex$ 983 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 684 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,033) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,033) | Mex$ 1,317 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 23% 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$ 459,322) | Mex$ 361,153 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 538 | - 62% | |
| 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$ 40) | Mex$ 78 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 201 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 618 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 78 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 56 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 63 | + 262% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 34 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 35 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 236 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Bhutan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 353 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 157 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 828 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 775 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 152 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 83 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 43 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Mex$ 13,190) | Mex$ 12,268 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,756) | Mex$ 918 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 69 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,849 prices entered by 965 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 18% cheaper than in Mexico
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