- Cost of Living
- Bhutan
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Ngultrum (руб 346) | руб 357 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 542 Ngultrum (руб 501) | руб 284 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Ngultrum (руб 195) | руб 134 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (руб 60) | руб 64 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 Ngultrum (руб 127) | руб 81 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (руб 64) | руб 146 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 222 Ngultrum (руб 205) | руб 307 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Ngultrum (руб 137) | руб 94 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (руб 32) | руб 35 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Ngultrum (руб 60) | руб 62 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 751 Ngultrum (руб 694) | руб 528 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 89 Ngultrum (руб 82) | руб 94 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Ngultrum (руб 26) | руб 32 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 110% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,144 Ngultrum (руб 25,075) | руб 74,401 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,200 Ngultrum (руб 20,508) | руб 39,896 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,817 Ngultrum (руб 4,450) | руб 6,144 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 30,607 Ngultrum (руб 28,275) | руб 37,069 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,711 Ngultrum (руб 20,057) | руб 24,805 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,384 Ngultrum (руб 13,288) | руб 3,895 | + 241% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18,033 Ngultrum (руб 16,658) | руб 482 | + 3358% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 41,329 Ngultrum (руб 38,179) | руб 26,462 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,815 Ngultrum (руб 9,991) | руб 5,863 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 297 Ngultrum (руб 274) | руб 384 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (руб 275) | руб 523 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,855 Ngultrum (руб 2,638) | руб 5,275 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,939 Ngultrum (руб 2,715) | руб 3,110 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,963 Ngultrum (руб 8,280) | руб 5,592 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,855 Ngultrum (руб 3,561) | руб 7,318 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 Ngultrum (руб 831,409) | руб 1,162,950 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52 Ngultrum (руб 48) | руб 43 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 1,848) | руб 1,678 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Ngultrum (руб 92) | руб 318 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 498 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,251 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 Ngultrum (руб 92) | руб 232 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Ngultrum (руб 115) | руб 159 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 Ngultrum (руб 99) | руб 205 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Ngultrum (руб 51) | руб 70 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Ngultrum (руб 36) | руб 103 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 520 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Ngultrum (руб 462) | руб 1,635 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Ngultrum (руб 185) | руб 669 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 4,972 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,092 Ngultrum (руб 1,008) | руб 3,313 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Ngultrum (руб 139) | руб 371 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Ngultrum (руб 46) | руб 176 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 Ngultrum (руб 58) | руб 227 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 81,075 Ngultrum (руб 74,896) | руб 31,742 | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Ngultrum (руб 46) | руб 4.78 | + 865% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,229 Ngultrum (руб 2,983) | руб 3,075 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 323 Ngultrum (руб 298) | руб 137 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,716 prices entered by 907 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 37% more expensive than in Russia
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