Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (1,850 ₦) | 1,563 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (4,465 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (2,233 ₦) | 1,150 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (399 ₦) | 1,285 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 833 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (837 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (3,349 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (859 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (167 ₦) | 985 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (837 ₦) | 381 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (14,563 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 494% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (433 ₦) | 660 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (558 ₦) | 560 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 58% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (558,147 ₦) | 1,773,070 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (111,629 ₦) | 776,968 ₦ | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (27,907 ₦) | 44,622 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (334,888 ₦) | 633,261 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (139,537 ₦) | 300,161 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (22,326 ₦) | 29,638 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (11,163 ₦) | 22,655 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 Ngultrum (279,074 ₦) | 119,635 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (55,815 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (5,581 ₦) | 3,231 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (2,233 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (19,535 ₦) | 6,866 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (11,163 ₦) | 14,269 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (24,770 ₦) | 25,310 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (16,744 ₦) | 25,580 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (11,162,942 ₦) | 7,502,580 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (391 ₦) | 169 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (5,023 ₦) | 10,403 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (984 ₦) | 1,720 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (2,791 ₦) | 4,921 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 18,132 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (1,549 ₦) | 2,204 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (2,093 ₦) | 937 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (1,674 ₦) | 1,852 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (649 ₦) | 900 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (837 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (1,954 ₦) | 1,754 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (16,744 ₦) | 10,095 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (5,581 ₦) | 5,899 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (11,163 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (27,907 ₦) | 15,587 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (4,465 ₦) | 2,405 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (2,233 ₦) | 1,158 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (2,791 ₦) | 690 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (320,567 ₦) | 144,218 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (33,853 ₦) | 15,081 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (6,698 ₦) | 713 ₦ | + 840% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 380 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria
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