Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 214 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 118 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 53 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 350 Ngultrum (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 35 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 72 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 40 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Ngultrum (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 24 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (Mex$ 704) | Mex$ 233 | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 26,983) | Mex$ 18,962 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,397) | Mex$ 8,614 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,349) | Mex$ 1,034 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 16,190) | Mex$ 10,152 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 6,746) | Mex$ 4,898 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,079) | Mex$ 718 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 381 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 13,492) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,698) | Mex$ 2,031 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 101 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 91 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 944) | Mex$ 845 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 650 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,197) | Mex$ 1,496 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 809) | Mex$ 1,106 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 539,661) | Mex$ 341,309 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 530 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 82 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 174 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 518 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 82 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 50 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 56 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 29 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 190 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 809) | Mex$ 311 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 146 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 836 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,349) | Mex$ 680 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 121 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 71 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 39 | + 249% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Mex$ 15,498) | Mex$ 9,977 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.61 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,637) | Mex$ 991 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 61 | + 429% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,979 prices entered by 1,201 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 31% more expensive than in Mexico
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