Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bhutan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 541 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 120 Ngultrum (руб 152) | руб 382 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 165 Ngultrum (руб 209) | руб 223 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Ngultrum (руб 228) | руб 87 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 60 Ngultrum (руб 76) | руб 146 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Ngultrum (руб 82) | руб 236 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 480 Ngultrum (руб 607) | руб 463 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Ngultrum (руб 152) | руб 139 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 110 Ngultrum (руб 139) | руб 49 | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Ngultrum (руб 101) | руб 88 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 Ngultrum (руб 316) | руб 719 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Ngultrum (руб 152) | руб 172 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 75 Ngultrum (руб 95) | руб 41 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bhutan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Ngultrum (руб 31,623) | руб 102,890 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 59,556 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 Ngultrum (руб 1,644) | руб 8,291 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Ngultrum (руб 25,299) | руб 55,976 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Ngultrum (руб 12,649) | руб 31,264 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,530) | руб 5,890 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,151 Ngultrum (руб 12,841) | руб 845 | + 1419% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,000 Ngultrum (руб 31,623) | руб 23,230 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Ngultrum (руб 3,162) | руб 8,951 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 350 Ngultrum (руб 443) | руб 623 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,026 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bhutan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Ngultrum (руб 1,518) | руб 6,373 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Ngultrum (руб 3,162) | руб 3,378 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ngultrum (руб 7,590) | руб 8,549 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Ngultrum (руб 5,060) | руб 7,329 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 9% 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 2,529,856) | руб 2,756,560 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (руб 108) | руб 56 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (руб 1,138) | руб 1,904 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 56% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bhutan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (руб 223) | руб 389 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (руб 190) | руб 515 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,530) | руб 1,817 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (руб 351) | руб 403 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (руб 474) | руб 271 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (руб 1,265) | руб 257 | + 392% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (руб 253) | руб 123 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (руб 82) | руб 144 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 583 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bhutan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (руб 1,897) | руб 1,812 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (руб 1,138) | руб 739 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,530) | руб 7,365 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 2,530) | руб 3,687 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (руб 1,138) | руб 539 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (руб 443) | руб 209 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (руб 190) | руб 262 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (руб 72,650) | руб 56,850 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.92 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (руб 15,179) | руб 4,118 | + 269% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (руб 190) | руб 200 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,647 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 11% more expensive than in Russia
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