Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 200 Ngultrum (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 154 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 542 Ngultrum (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 105 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Ngultrum (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 58 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Ngultrum (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 Ngultrum (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 32 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 222 Ngultrum (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 67 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 45 Ngultrum (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 40 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Ngultrum (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Ngultrum (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 751 Ngultrum (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 214 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 Ngultrum (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 28 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Ngultrum (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 19 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 118% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,144 Ngultrum (Mex$ 7,215) | Mex$ 19,038 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 22,200 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,901) | Mex$ 8,889 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,817 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,280) | Mex$ 1,265 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,607 Ngultrum (Mex$ 8,135) | Mex$ 10,724 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 21,711 Ngultrum (Mex$ 5,771) | Mex$ 5,857 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,384 Ngultrum (Mex$ 3,823) | Mex$ 937 | + 308% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,033 Ngultrum (Mex$ 4,793) | Mex$ 387 | + 1139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,329 Ngultrum (Mex$ 10,985) | Mex$ 7,514 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,815 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,875) | Mex$ 1,954 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 297 Ngultrum (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 101 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 87 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,855 Ngultrum (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 851 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,939 Ngultrum (Mex$ 781) | Mex$ 635 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,827 Ngultrum (Mex$ 2,346) | Mex$ 1,509 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,855 Ngultrum (Mex$ 1,025) | Mex$ 1,210 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 239,213) | Mex$ 326,490 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51 Ngultrum (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 532) | Mex$ 496 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 Ngultrum (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 78 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 226 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 549 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162 Ngultrum (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 68 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Ngultrum (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 49 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 Ngultrum (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 59 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 85 Ngultrum (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Ngultrum (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 30 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 176 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Ngultrum (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 342 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Ngultrum (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 140 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 922 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,092 Ngultrum (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 662 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Ngultrum (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 109 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Ngultrum (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 59 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 Ngultrum (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 41 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,960 Ngultrum (Mex$ 17,000) | Mex$ 9,936 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Ngultrum (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 747% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Ngultrum (Mex$ 797) | Mex$ 851 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Ngultrum (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 55 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,774 prices entered by 1,406 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 29% more expensive than in Mexico
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