Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (₨688) | ₨441 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (₨1,662) | ₨682 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (₨831) | ₨269 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (₨149) | ₨115 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 350 Ngultrum (₨727) | ₨152 | + 379% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (₨312) | ₨86 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (₨1,246) | ₨730 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (₨320) | ₨149 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Ngultrum (₨149) | ₨53 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (₨312) | ₨304 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (₨5,421) | ₨1,613 | + 236% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (₨161) | ₨130 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (₨208) | ₨81 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (₨207,750) | ₨68,178 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (₨41,550) | ₨38,848 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (₨10,387) | ₨11,046 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (₨124,650) | ₨53,451 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (₨51,937) | ₨33,101 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (₨8,310) | ₨9,791 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨4,155) | ₨2,408 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 Ngultrum (₨103,875) | ₨45,353 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (₨20,775) | ₨22,152 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (₨2,077) | ₨767 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (₨831) | ₨518 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (₨7,271) | ₨3,232 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨4,155) | ₨5,463 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (₨9,220) | ₨9,871 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (₨6,232) | ₨6,396 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (₨4,154,998) | ₨2,677,660 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (₨145) | ₨106 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (₨1,870) | ₨2,392 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (₨366) | ₨250 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (₨1,039) | ₨778 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,865 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (₨577) | ₨577 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (₨779) | ₨370 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (₨623) | ₨526 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (₨242) | ₨185 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (₨312) | ₨156 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (₨727) | ₨515 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (₨6,232) | ₨2,013 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (₨2,077) | ₨1,512 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨4,155) | ₨2,928 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (₨10,387) | ₨3,842 | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (₨1,662) | ₨1,548 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (₨831) | ₨492 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (₨1,039) | ₨444 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (₨119,320) | ₨58,650 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (₨12,601) | ₨3,909 | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (₨2,493) | ₨268 | + 830% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,495 prices entered by 418 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan
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