Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (1,733 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (4,185 ₦) | 2,124 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (2,092 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (374 ₦) | 657 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 350 Ngultrum (1,831 ₦) | 676 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (785 ₦) | 490 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (3,139 ₦) | 2,663 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (805 ₦) | 895 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Ngultrum (376 ₦) | 717 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (785 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (13,648 ₦) | 2,531 ₦ | + 439% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (405 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (523 ₦) | 351 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (523,084 ₦) | 365,534 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (104,617 ₦) | 133,826 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (26,154 ₦) | 26,822 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (313,850 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (130,771 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (20,923 ₦) | 16,604 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (10,462 ₦) | 9,095 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 Ngultrum (261,542 ₦) | 70,488 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (52,308 ₦) | 29,830 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (5,231 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 308% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (2,092 ₦) | 889 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (18,308 ₦) | 6,437 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (10,462 ₦) | 10,280 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (23,214 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (15,693 ₦) | 18,034 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (10,461,674 ₦) | 6,504,060 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (366 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (4,708 ₦) | 12,367 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (922 ₦) | 1,411 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (2,615 ₦) | 2,139 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 8,882 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (1,452 ₦) | 1,083 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (1,962 ₦) | 858 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (1,569 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (608 ₦) | 384 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (785 ₦) | 540 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (1,831 ₦) | 2,094 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (15,693 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (5,231 ₦) | 3,760 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (10,462 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (26,154 ₦) | 29,551 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (4,185 ₦) | 2,449 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (2,092 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (2,615 ₦) | 363 ₦ | + 621% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (300,429 ₦) | 111,684 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 28 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (31,726 ₦) | 13,493 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (6,277 ₦) | 391 ₦ | + 1505% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 718 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria
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