Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 73% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bhutan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 657 Ngultrum (руб 777) | руб 484 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Ngultrum (руб 591) | руб 392 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 473 Ngultrum (руб 559) | руб 185 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 Ngultrum (руб 106) | руб 84 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 454 Ngultrum (руб 536) | руб 116 | + 361% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Ngultrum (руб 65) | руб 186 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 992 Ngultrum (руб 1,174) | руб 442 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 Ngultrum (руб 170) | руб 106 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Ngultrum (руб 47) | руб 44 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Ngultrum (руб 112) | руб 78 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 506 Ngultrum (руб 599) | руб 672 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 161 Ngultrum (руб 190) | руб 146 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 95 Ngultrum (руб 112) | руб 42 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Bhutan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,263 Ngultrum (руб 44,074) | руб 88,544 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,943 Ngultrum (руб 31,867) | руб 53,292 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,755 Ngultrum (руб 2,075) | руб 8,144 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 Ngultrum (руб 59,139) | руб 43,955 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (руб 23,655) | руб 27,802 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,366) | руб 4,477 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,413 Ngultrum (руб 4,037) | руб 561 | + 620% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (руб 9,462) | руб 23,519 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Ngultrum (руб 9,462) | руб 9,009 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Ngultrum (руб 591) | руб 570 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,085 | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bhutan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Ngultrum (руб 2,957) | руб 5,182 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,366) | руб 3,266 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Ngultrum (руб 5,322) | руб 7,705 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,500 Ngultrum (руб 5,322) | руб 9,868 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bhutan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,365,540) | руб 2,483,820 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (руб 101) | руб 52 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (руб 1,064) | руб 2,304 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bhutan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (руб 209) | руб 562 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (руб 177) | руб 657 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,366) | руб 1,938 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (руб 328) | руб 422 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (руб 444) | руб 241 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (руб 1,183) | руб 299 | + 296% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (руб 237) | руб 111 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (руб 77) | руб 147 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 851 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bhutan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (руб 1,774) | руб 1,813 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (руб 1,064) | руб 680 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,366) | руб 7,421 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,366) | руб 4,003 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (руб 1,064) | руб 493 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (руб 414) | руб 205 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (руб 177) | руб 241 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (руб 67,931) | руб 76,156 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.71 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (руб 14,193) | руб 3,687 | + 285% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (руб 177) | руб 200 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,209 prices entered by 442 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 14% more expensive than in Russia
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