- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 429 Ngultrum (₨801) | ₨528 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 515 Ngultrum (₨961) | ₨604 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 213 Ngultrum (₨398) | ₨214 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 79 Ngultrum (₨148) | ₨108 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 Ngultrum (₨253) | ₨121 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 Ngultrum (₨113) | ₨82 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Ngultrum (₨658) | ₨437 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 161 Ngultrum (₨300) | ₨153 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (₨65) | ₨40 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Ngultrum (₨148) | ₨314 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 968 Ngultrum (₨1,808) | ₨2,141 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 105 Ngultrum (₨196) | ₨117 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Ngultrum (₨58) | ₨55 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 32,052 Ngultrum (₨59,888) | ₨57,018 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,466 Ngultrum (₨51,320) | ₨35,866 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,695 Ngultrum (₨6,905) | ₨7,949 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 32,484 Ngultrum (₨60,694) | ₨44,615 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 22,067 Ngultrum (₨41,230) | ₨25,314 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,983 Ngultrum (₨20,522) | ₨6,795 | + 202% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 945 Ngultrum (₨1,766) | ₨2,652 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,959 Ngultrum (₨76,531) | ₨39,920 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,305 Ngultrum (₨21,123) | ₨11,091 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 471 Ngultrum (₨881) | ₨499 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (₨557) | ₨947 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 1% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,133 Ngultrum (₨3,985) | ₨2,542 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,717 Ngultrum (₨3,208) | ₨4,026 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,947 Ngultrum (₨9,243) | ₨6,025 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,717 Ngultrum (₨6,945) | ₨5,302 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,046,020 Ngultrum (₨1,954,445) | ₨1,796,100 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50 Ngultrum (₨93) | ₨89 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,124 Ngultrum (₨3,968) | ₨2,526 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Ngultrum (₨187) | ₨227 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨639 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 418 Ngultrum (₨780) | ₨444 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 644 Ngultrum (₨1,203) | ₨268 | + 349% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 296 Ngultrum (₨553) | ₨340 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 Ngultrum (₨115) | ₨142 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52 Ngultrum (₨97) | ₨109 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Ngultrum (₨280) | ₨627 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 987 Ngultrum (₨1,844) | ₨1,501 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 Ngultrum (₨934) | ₨1,126 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,589 Ngultrum (₨2,970) | ₨3,095 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 807 Ngultrum (₨1,508) | ₨526 | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Ngultrum (₨230) | ₨391 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 121 Ngultrum (₨226) | ₨548 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 39,867 Ngultrum (₨74,490) | ₨54,726 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ngultrum (₨50) | ₨28 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,013 Ngultrum (₨5,630) | ₨3,850 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 350 Ngultrum (₨654) | ₨182 | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,655 prices entered by 555 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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