Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 4,522 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 120 Ngultrum (2,164 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 165 Ngultrum (2,975 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Ngultrum (3,245 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 60 Ngultrum (1,082 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Ngultrum (1,172 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 480 Ngultrum (8,655 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Ngultrum (2,164 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 110 Ngultrum (1,983 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Ngultrum (1,442 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 Ngultrum (4,508 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Ngultrum (2,164 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 75 Ngultrum (1,352 ₦) | 1,308 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Ngultrum (450,758 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 415,490 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 Ngultrum (23,439 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Ngultrum (360,607 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Ngultrum (180,303 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (36,061 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,151 Ngultrum (183,030 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 1065% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,000 Ngultrum (450,758 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Ngultrum (45,076 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 350 Ngultrum (6,311 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,669 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Ngultrum (21,636 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Ngultrum (45,076 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ngultrum (108,182 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Ngultrum (72,121 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 37% 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 (36,060,679 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 719% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (1,533 ₦) | 880 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (16,227 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 147% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (3,179 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (2,705 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (36,061 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (5,004 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (6,761 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (18,030 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 594% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (3,606 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 259% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (1,172 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,392 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bhutan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (27,046 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (16,227 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (36,061 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (36,061 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (16,227 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (6,311 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (2,705 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (1,035,558 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (216,364 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 1527% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (2,705 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria
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