- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Ngultrum (1,908 ₦) | 2,334 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 542 Ngultrum (2,759 ₦) | 2,073 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Ngultrum (1,075 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (332 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 Ngultrum (699 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (354 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 222 Ngultrum (1,132 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Ngultrum (755 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (179 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Ngultrum (330 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 751 Ngultrum (3,823 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 89 Ngultrum (451 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Ngultrum (144 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,144 Ngultrum (138,171 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,200 Ngultrum (113,006 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,817 Ngultrum (24,522 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 30,607 Ngultrum (155,802 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,711 Ngultrum (110,519 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,384 Ngultrum (73,219 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 287% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18,033 Ngultrum (91,793 ₦) | 7,385 ₦ | + 1143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 41,329 Ngultrum (210,378 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,815 Ngultrum (55,052 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 297 Ngultrum (1,509 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (1,517 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,855 Ngultrum (14,534 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,939 Ngultrum (14,962 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,963 Ngultrum (45,623 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,855 Ngultrum (19,624 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 1% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 Ngultrum (4,581,320 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52 Ngultrum (265 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Ngultrum (10,181 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Ngultrum (509 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,894 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,666 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 Ngultrum (507 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Ngultrum (634 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 Ngultrum (543 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Ngultrum (279 ₦) | 382 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Ngultrum (196 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,562 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Ngultrum (2,545 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Ngultrum (1,018 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,092 Ngultrum (5,557 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Ngultrum (764 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Ngultrum (255 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 Ngultrum (317 ₦) | 559 ₦ | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 81,075 Ngultrum (412,700 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Ngultrum (255 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 492% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,229 Ngultrum (16,437 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 323 Ngultrum (1,644 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 257% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,578 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria
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