Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Philippines
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Bhutan is 39% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Bhutan | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 657 Ngultrum (Php443) | Php245 | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Ngultrum (Php337) | Php206 | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 473 Ngultrum (Php319) | Php132 | + 142% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 Ngultrum (Php60) | Php112 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 454 Ngultrum (Php306) | Php107 | + 186% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Ngultrum (Php37) | Php89 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 992 Ngultrum (Php669) | Php179 | + 274% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 Ngultrum (Php97) | Php168 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Ngultrum (Php27) | Php112 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Ngultrum (Php64) | Php64 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 506 Ngultrum (Php341) | Php397 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 161 Ngultrum (Php108) | Php87 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 95 Ngultrum (Php64) | Php53 | + 21% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Bhutan is 5% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
Bhutan | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,263 Ngultrum (Php25,112) | Php37,823 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,943 Ngultrum (Php18,157) | Php30,442 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,755 Ngultrum (Php1,183) | Php5,658 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 Ngultrum (Php33,695) | Php26,810 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (Php13,478) | Php16,268 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (Php1,348) | Php3,698 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,413 Ngultrum (Php2,300) | Php1,172 | + 96% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (Php5,391) | Php20,706 | - 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Ngultrum (Php5,391) | Php5,329 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Ngultrum (Php337) | Php433 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Php755 | - | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Bhutan is 19% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
Bhutan | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Ngultrum (Php1,685) | Php2,273 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Php1,348) | Php1,572 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Ngultrum (Php3,033) | Php4,144 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,500 Ngultrum (Php3,033) | Php3,659 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Bhutan is 8% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
Bhutan | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (Php1,347,814) | Php1,319,830 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (Php57) | Php60 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (Php607) | Php810 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Bhutan is 19% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Bhutan | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (Php119) | Php217 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (Php101) | Php532 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Php1,348) | Php1,632 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (Php187) | Php257 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (Php253) | Php165 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (Php674) | Php208 | + 224% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (Php135) | Php81 | + 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (Php44) | Php87 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Php279 | - | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Bhutan is 32% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Bhutan | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (Php1,011) | Php637 | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (Php607) | Php603 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (Php1,348) | Php20,000 | - 93% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (Php1,348) | Php1,554 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (Php607) | Php456 | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (Php236) | Php168 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (Php101) | Php75 | + 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (Php38,705) | Php19,960 | + 94% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Php8 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (Php8,087) | Php2,505 | + 223% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (Php101) | Php155 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 624 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 9% more expensive than in Philippines
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