Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 Ngultrum (5,606 ₦) | 2,565 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Ngultrum (2,803 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350 Ngultrum (1,962 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 Ngultrum (336 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Ngultrum (673 ₦) | 875 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (392 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (3,363 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Ngultrum (505 ₦) | 2,062 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (168 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 Ngultrum (392 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 320 Ngultrum (1,794 ₦) | 4,511 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 Ngultrum (420 ₦) | 580 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 90 Ngultrum (505 ₦) | 460 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 39% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Ngultrum (140,144 ₦) | 508,966 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,000 Ngultrum (134,538 ₦) | 205,525 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Ngultrum (11,212 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 Ngultrum (280,288 ₦) | 270,729 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (112,115 ₦) | 113,807 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (22,423 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Ngultrum (8,409 ₦) | 15,546 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (44,846 ₦) | 95,780 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Ngultrum (44,846 ₦) | 31,540 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Ngultrum (2,803 ₦) | 5,479 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (2,242 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Ngultrum (14,014 ₦) | 8,961 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (11,212 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Ngultrum (25,226 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,500 Ngultrum (25,226 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 51% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (11,211,518 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (476 ₦) | 273 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (5,045 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (988 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (841 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (11,212 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (1,556 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (2,102 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (5,606 ₦) | 1,013 ₦ | + 453% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (1,121 ₦) | 469 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (364 ₦) | 620 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,534 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (8,409 ₦) | 9,781 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (5,045 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (11,212 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (11,212 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (5,045 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (1,962 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (841 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (321,962 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (67,269 ₦) | 19,892 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (841 ₦) | 505 ₦ | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 356 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria
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