Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 200 Ngultrum (1,017 ₦) | 2,102 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 542 Ngultrum (2,755 ₦) | 1,690 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Ngultrum (1,074 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Ngultrum (294 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 Ngultrum (698 ₦) | 608 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (354 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 222 Ngultrum (1,131 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 45 Ngultrum (228 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Ngultrum (205 ₦) | 652 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Ngultrum (330 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 751 Ngultrum (3,818 ₦) | 2,829 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 Ngultrum (354 ₦) | 360 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Ngultrum (144 ₦) | 353 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,144 Ngultrum (137,991 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 22,200 Ngultrum (112,859 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,817 Ngultrum (24,490 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,607 Ngultrum (155,599 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 21,711 Ngultrum (110,375 ₦) | 265,218 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,384 Ngultrum (73,124 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 499% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,033 Ngultrum (91,674 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 947% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,329 Ngultrum (210,105 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,815 Ngultrum (54,980 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 297 Ngultrum (1,507 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (1,515 ₦) | 1,149 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,855 Ngultrum (14,515 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,939 Ngultrum (14,942 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,827 Ngultrum (44,874 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,855 Ngultrum (19,599 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 Ngultrum (4,575,376 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51 Ngultrum (259 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Ngultrum (10,168 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 Ngultrum (456 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,812 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,906 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162 Ngultrum (824 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Ngultrum (633 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 Ngultrum (542 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 85 Ngultrum (433 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Ngultrum (196 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,448 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Ngultrum (2,542 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Ngultrum (1,017 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,092 Ngultrum (5,549 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Ngultrum (763 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Ngultrum (254 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 Ngultrum (317 ₦) | 567 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,960 Ngultrum (325,155 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 376% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Ngultrum (254 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 646% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Ngultrum (15,251 ₦) | 17,492 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Ngultrum (1,642 ₦) | 475 ₦ | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,201 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria
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