Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (₨721) | ₨577 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (₨1,741) | ₨658 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (₨871) | ₨249 | + 250% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (₨156) | ₨108 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 350 Ngultrum (₨762) | ₨120 | + 533% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (₨326) | ₨96 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (₨1,306) | ₨526 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (₨335) | ₨176 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Ngultrum (₨156) | ₨44 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (₨326) | ₨344 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (₨5,678) | ₨1,632 | + 248% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (₨169) | ₨126 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (₨218) | ₨57 | + 280% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (₨217,633) | ₨60,758 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (₨43,527) | ₨35,785 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (₨10,882) | ₨9,753 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (₨130,580) | ₨53,937 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (₨54,408) | ₨30,998 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (₨8,705) | ₨7,631 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨4,353) | ₨2,510 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 Ngultrum (₨108,816) | ₨40,341 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (₨21,763) | ₨12,473 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (₨2,176) | ₨609 | + 258% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (₨871) | ₨649 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (₨7,617) | ₨2,518 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨4,353) | ₨3,757 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (₨9,658) | ₨6,430 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (₨6,529) | ₨5,127 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (₨4,352,651) | ₨2,319,940 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (₨152) | ₨115 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (₨1,959) | ₨2,310 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (₨384) | ₨235 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (₨1,088) | ₨426 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,378 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (₨604) | ₨435 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (₨816) | ₨332 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (₨653) | ₨311 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (₨253) | ₨207 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (₨326) | ₨138 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (₨762) | ₨434 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 177% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (₨6,529) | ₨1,566 | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (₨2,176) | ₨1,256 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (₨4,353) | ₨3,430 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (₨10,882) | ₨3,673 | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (₨1,741) | ₨792 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (₨871) | ₨348 | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (₨1,088) | ₨516 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,000 Ngultrum (₨174,106) | ₨50,116 | + 247% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (₨13,200) | ₨4,335 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (₨2,612) | ₨215 | + 1112% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,043 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan
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