Cost of Living in Bhutan
Summary of cost of living in Bhutan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,341.0 (Nu.128,673.5), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $362.2 (Nu.34,756.9), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Bhutan is, on average, 66.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Bhutan is, on average, 93.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Nu.250.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Nu.1,500.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Nu.300.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Nu.250.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Nu.200.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Nu.124.00 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Nu.47.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Nu.18.33 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Nu.70.83 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Nu.68.49 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Nu.27.67 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Nu.163.86 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Nu.122.61 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Nu.146.66 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Nu.161.78 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Nu.102.48 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Nu.63.50 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Nu.84.99 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Nu.36.61 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Nu.21.17 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Nu.24.19 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Nu.37.50 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Nu.30.71 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Nu.300.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Nu.60.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Nu.100.99 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Nu.350.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Nu.150.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Nu.383.82 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Nu.75.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Nu.321.87 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Nu.15.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Nu.70.94 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Nu.2,030,362.04 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Nu.2,563,563.45 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Nu.2,172.87 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Nu.3,538.12 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Nu.2,398.94 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Nu.4,166.67 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Nu.579.78 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Nu.300.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Nu.20,875.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Nu.57,500.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Nu.1,400.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Nu.1,000.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Nu.3,166.67 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Nu.3,000.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Nu.9,956.49 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Nu.7,074.54 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Nu.17,914.31 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Nu.13,866.92 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Nu.13,314.92 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Nu.10,147.21 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Nu.49,785.71 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.83 | |
Prices in Bhutan
This country had 27 entries in the past 12 months by 4 different contributors.
Last update: 3 March 2026
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Last update: 3 March 2026
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