Cost of living in Bhutan compared to Turkey
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Bhutan is 22% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Bhutan | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 657 Ngultrum (252TL) | 313TL | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Ngultrum (192TL) | 187TL | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 473 Ngultrum (182TL) | 101TL | + 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 Ngultrum (34TL) | 36TL | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 454 Ngultrum (174TL) | 84TL | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Ngultrum (21TL) | 36TL | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 992 Ngultrum (382TL) | 178TL | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 Ngultrum (55TL) | 35TL | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Ngultrum (15TL) | 26TL | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Ngultrum (36TL) | 51TL | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 506 Ngultrum (195TL) | 264TL | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 161 Ngultrum (62TL) | 46TL | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 95 Ngultrum (36TL) | 12TL | + 204% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Bhutan is 23% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Bhutan | Turkey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,263 Ngultrum (14,325TL) | 36,872TL | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,943 Ngultrum (10,358TL) | 19,914TL | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,755 Ngultrum (675TL) | 3,102TL | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 Ngultrum (19,222TL) | 22,679TL | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Ngultrum (7,689TL) | 13,963TL | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Ngultrum (769TL) | 2,638TL | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,413 Ngultrum (1,312TL) | 269TL | + 388% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,000 Ngultrum (3,075TL) | 12,024TL | - 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Ngultrum (3,075TL) | 4,514TL | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Ngultrum (192TL) | 185TL | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 151TL | - | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Bhutan is 31% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Bhutan | Turkey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Ngultrum (961TL) | 1,550TL | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 Ngultrum (769TL) | 1,036TL | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Ngultrum (1,730TL) | 2,671TL | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,500 Ngultrum (1,730TL) | 2,548TL | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Bhutan is 47% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Bhutan | Turkey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ngultrum (768,872TL) | 1,465,620TL | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 Ngultrum (33TL) | 37TL | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Ngultrum (346TL) | 1,050TL | - 67% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Bhutan is 8% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Bhutan | Turkey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 176 Ngultrum (68TL) | 98TL | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Ngultrum (58TL) | 159TL | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Ngultrum (769TL) | 1,317TL | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 278 Ngultrum (107TL) | 229TL | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Ngultrum (144TL) | 131TL | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Ngultrum (384TL) | 119TL | + 223% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ngultrum (77TL) | 56TL | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 65 Ngultrum (25TL) | 73TL | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 210TL | - | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Bhutan is 14% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Bhutan | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Ngultrum (577TL) | 1,061TL | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 900 Ngultrum (346TL) | 357TL | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Ngultrum (769TL) | 1,053TL | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Ngultrum (769TL) | 1,275TL | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Ngultrum (346TL) | 312TL | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Ngultrum (135TL) | 77TL | + 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Ngultrum (58TL) | 107TL | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,434 Ngultrum (22,080TL) | 22,742TL | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.30TL | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,000 Ngultrum (4,613TL) | 1,243TL | + 271% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Ngultrum (58TL) | 54TL | + 8% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,506 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bhutan is 16% cheaper than in Turkey
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