Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bhutan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 657 Ngultrum (₨2,266) | ₨972 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Ngultrum (₨1,725) | ₨1,004 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 473 Ngultrum (₨1,631) | ₨365 | + 346% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 Ngultrum (₨309) | ₨170 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 454 Ngultrum (₨1,565) | ₨285 | + 450% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Ngultrum (₨191) | ₨255 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 992 Ngultrum (₨3,424) | ₨1,139 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 Ngultrum (₨497) | ₨290 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Ngultrum (₨137) | ₨117 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Ngultrum (₨326) | ₨549 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 506 Ngultrum (₨1,747) | ₨2,784 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 161 Ngultrum (₨555) | ₨289 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 95 Ngultrum (₨327) | ₨191 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bhutan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,263 Ngultrum (₨128,568) | ₨115,670 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,943 Ngultrum (₨92,961) | ₨70,950 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,755 Ngultrum (₨6,054) | ₨25,995 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 Ngultrum (₨172,514) | ₨59,502 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (₨69,006) | ₨50,821 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨6,901) | ₨20,152 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Ngultrum (₨5,175) | ₨2,097 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (₨27,602) | ₨71,636 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Ngultrum (₨27,602) | ₨23,262 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Ngultrum (₨1,725) | ₨1,718 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bhutan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Ngultrum (₨8,626) | ₨3,426 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨6,901) | ₨6,254 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Ngultrum (₨15,526) | ₨13,199 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,500 Ngultrum (₨15,526) | ₨8,569 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bhutan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (₨6,900,551) | ₨4,456,060 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (₨293) | ₨270 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (₨3,105) | ₨4,626 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bhutan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (₨608) | ₨1,015 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (₨518) | ₨1,391 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨6,901) | ₨3,667 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (₨958) | ₨521 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (₨1,294) | ₨922 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (₨3,450) | ₨736 | + 369% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (₨690) | ₨249 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (₨224) | ₨242 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨860 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bhutan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (₨5,175) | ₨3,545 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (₨3,105) | ₨2,089 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨6,901) | ₨2,959 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨6,901) | ₨7,109 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (₨3,105) | ₨880 | + 253% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (₨1,208) | ₨669 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (₨518) | ₨745 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (₨198,164) | ₨119,622 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (₨41,403) | ₨3,764 | + 1000% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (₨518) | ₨415 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,820 prices entered by 446 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan
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