Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bhutan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (₨827) | ₨519 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (₨1,996) | ₨742 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (₨998) | ₨215 | + 364% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (₨179) | ₨119 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨168 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (₨374) | ₨102 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (₨1,497) | ₨658 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (₨384) | ₨194 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Ngultrum (₨75) | ₨51 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (₨374) | ₨220 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (₨6,511) | ₨2,141 | + 204% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (₨193) | ₨170 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (₨250) | ₨77 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bhutan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (₨249,544) | ₨65,360 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (₨49,909) | ₨44,450 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (₨12,477) | ₨14,918 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (₨149,726) | ₨47,849 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (₨62,386) | ₨35,800 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (₨9,982) | ₨10,123 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨4,991) | ₨2,270 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (₨19,964) | ₨53,975 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (₨24,954) | ₨18,356 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (₨2,495) | ₨851 | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (₨998) | ₨797 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 20% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bhutan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (₨8,734) | ₨4,868 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨4,991) | ₨7,670 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (₨11,074) | ₨17,357 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (₨7,486) | ₨8,106 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 19% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bhutan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (₨4,990,876) | ₨5,697,890 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (₨175) | ₨146 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (₨2,246) | ₨4,073 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bhutan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (₨440) | ₨237 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (₨1,248) | ₨572 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (₨693) | ₨1,267 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (₨936) | ₨575 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (₨749) | ₨371 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (₨290) | ₨352 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (₨374) | ₨116 | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (₨873) | ₨681 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bhutan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (₨7,486) | ₨2,016 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (₨2,495) | ₨1,908 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨4,991) | ₨2,708 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (₨12,477) | ₨4,907 | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (₨1,996) | ₨1,025 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (₨998) | ₨469 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (₨1,248) | ₨513 | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (₨143,323) | ₨107,118 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (₨15,135) | ₨4,729 | + 220% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (₨2,995) | ₨237 | + 1162% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 926 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan
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