Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 112% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 331 Ngultrum (руб 334) | руб 399 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Ngultrum (руб 806) | руб 284 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Ngultrum (руб 403) | руб 143 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 Ngultrum (руб 72) | руб 65 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 350 Ngultrum (руб 352) | руб 88 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Ngultrum (руб 151) | руб 129 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Ngultrum (руб 604) | руб 345 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 Ngultrum (руб 155) | руб 108 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Ngultrum (руб 72) | руб 35 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Ngultrum (руб 151) | руб 66 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,609 Ngultrum (руб 2,627) | руб 583 | + 350% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 Ngultrum (руб 78) | руб 109 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ngultrum (руб 101) | руб 28 | + 254% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Ngultrum (руб 100,698) | руб 68,166 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (руб 20,140) | руб 37,974 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Ngultrum (руб 5,035) | руб 6,392 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,000 Ngultrum (руб 60,419) | руб 31,618 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Ngultrum (руб 25,174) | руб 22,018 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000 Ngultrum (руб 4,028) | руб 4,038 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,014) | руб 448 | + 350% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 Ngultrum (руб 50,349) | руб 24,813 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Ngultrum (руб 10,070) | руб 6,723 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (руб 1,007) | руб 416 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Ngultrum (руб 403) | руб 926 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Ngultrum (руб 3,524) | руб 4,661 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,014) | руб 2,580 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,438 Ngultrum (руб 4,469) | руб 5,596 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Ngultrum (руб 3,021) | руб 6,714 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,013,956) | руб 1,237,120 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Ngultrum (руб 70) | руб 47 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (руб 906) | руб 1,548 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (руб 178) | руб 476 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Ngultrum (руб 503) | руб 504 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,289 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (руб 279) | руб 311 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (руб 378) | руб 183 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Ngultrum (руб 302) | руб 206 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 116 Ngultrum (руб 117) | руб 77 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Ngultrum (руб 151) | руб 97 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (руб 352) | руб 580 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 70% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ngultrum (руб 3,021) | руб 1,480 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Ngultrum (руб 1,007) | руб 574 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,014) | руб 5,826 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Ngultrum (руб 5,035) | руб 3,401 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Ngultrum (руб 806) | руб 387 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 Ngultrum (руб 403) | руб 168 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ngultrum (руб 503) | руб 221 | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (руб 57,835) | руб 38,001 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,065 Ngultrum (руб 6,108) | руб 3,491 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Ngultrum (руб 1,208) | руб 160 | + 655% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,623 prices entered by 701 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 47% more expensive than in Russia
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