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Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhutan is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Ngultrum (руб 345) | руб 350 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 542 Ngultrum (руб 499) | руб 261 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Ngultrum (руб 194) | руб 138 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Ngultrum (руб 60) | руб 65 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 Ngultrum (руб 126) | руб 83 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Ngultrum (руб 64) | руб 141 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 222 Ngultrum (руб 205) | руб 293 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Ngultrum (руб 137) | руб 95 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 Ngultrum (руб 32) | руб 33 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Ngultrum (руб 60) | руб 60 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 751 Ngultrum (руб 691) | руб 521 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 89 Ngultrum (руб 82) | руб 97 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Ngultrum (руб 26) | руб 30 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Bhutan is 107% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,144 Ngultrum (руб 24,983) | руб 75,593 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,200 Ngultrum (руб 20,433) | руб 39,597 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,817 Ngultrum (руб 4,434) | руб 6,187 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 30,607 Ngultrum (руб 28,171) | руб 36,339 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,711 Ngultrum (руб 19,983) | руб 23,768 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,384 Ngultrum (руб 13,239) | руб 3,745 | + 254% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18,033 Ngultrum (руб 16,597) | руб 474 | + 3403% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 41,329 Ngultrum (руб 38,039) | руб 26,670 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,815 Ngultrum (руб 9,954) | руб 7,096 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 297 Ngultrum (руб 273) | руб 393 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 298 Ngultrum (руб 274) | руб 710 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bhutan is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,855 Ngultrum (руб 2,628) | руб 5,542 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,939 Ngultrum (руб 2,705) | руб 3,185 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,963 Ngultrum (руб 8,249) | руб 5,739 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,855 Ngultrum (руб 3,548) | руб 7,727 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bhutan is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 Ngultrum (руб 828,364) | руб 1,355,930 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51 Ngultrum (руб 47) | руб 44 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Ngultrum (руб 1,841) | руб 1,778 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhutan is 25% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Ngultrum (руб 92) | руб 364 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 587 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,188 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 Ngultrum (руб 92) | руб 209 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Ngultrum (руб 115) | руб 166 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 Ngultrum (руб 98) | руб 198 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Ngultrum (руб 50) | руб 69 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Ngultrum (руб 35) | руб 102 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 520 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhutan is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Ngultrum (руб 460) | руб 1,690 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Ngultrum (руб 184) | руб 650 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,167 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,092 Ngultrum (руб 1,005) | руб 3,162 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Ngultrum (руб 138) | руб 382 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Ngultrum (руб 46) | руб 180 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 Ngultrum (руб 57) | руб 242 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 63,960 Ngultrum (руб 58,869) | руб 31,464 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Ngultrum (руб 46) | руб 4.26 | + 981% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,229 Ngultrum (руб 2,972) | руб 3,379 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 323 Ngultrum (руб 297) | руб 140 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,896 prices entered by 843 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 31% more expensive than in Russia
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