- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Ngultrum (₨732) | ₨561 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 542 Ngultrum (₨1,059) | ₨625 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Ngultrum (₨413) | ₨224 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (₨128) | ₨107 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 Ngultrum (₨268) | ₨122 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (₨136) | ₨81 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 222 Ngultrum (₨435) | ₨601 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Ngultrum (₨290) | ₨157 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (₨69) | ₨40 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Ngultrum (₨127) | ₨283 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 751 Ngultrum (₨1,468) | ₨2,980 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 89 Ngultrum (₨173) | ₨117 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Ngultrum (₨55) | ₨57 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 242% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,144 Ngultrum (₨53,052) | ₨55,913 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,200 Ngultrum (₨43,390) | ₨35,841 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,817 Ngultrum (₨9,415) | ₨8,271 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 30,607 Ngultrum (₨59,822) | ₨45,604 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,711 Ngultrum (₨42,435) | ₨29,046 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,384 Ngultrum (₨28,113) | ₨7,054 | + 299% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18,033 Ngultrum (₨35,245) | ₨2,742 | + 1185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 41,329 Ngultrum (₨80,777) | ₨41,241 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,815 Ngultrum (₨21,138) | ₨11,212 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 297 Ngultrum (₨580) | ₨508 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (₨582) | ₨1,031 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,855 Ngultrum (₨5,580) | ₨2,517 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,939 Ngultrum (₨5,745) | ₨3,919 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,963 Ngultrum (₨17,517) | ₨6,685 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,855 Ngultrum (₨7,535) | ₨5,433 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 Ngultrum (₨1,759,045) | ₨2,201,860 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52 Ngultrum (₨102) | ₨92 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨3,909) | ₨2,619 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 15% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Ngultrum (₨195) | ₨241 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨774 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,396 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 Ngultrum (₨195) | ₨458 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Ngultrum (₨243) | ₨326 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 Ngultrum (₨208) | ₨361 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Ngultrum (₨107) | ₨156 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Ngultrum (₨75) | ₨111 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨585 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Ngultrum (₨977) | ₨1,463 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Ngultrum (₨391) | ₨1,197 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,978 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,092 Ngultrum (₨2,134) | ₨3,261 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Ngultrum (₨293) | ₨1,228 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Ngultrum (₨98) | ₨400 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 Ngultrum (₨122) | ₨548 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 81,075 Ngultrum (₨158,460) | ₨57,507 | + 176% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Ngultrum (₨98) | ₨50 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,229 Ngultrum (₨6,311) | ₨3,895 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 323 Ngultrum (₨631) | ₨275 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,485 prices entered by 550 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan
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