Cost of Living in Bhutan

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 2.89 $ 2.55-3.47
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 17.35 $ 9.25-57.84
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 3.18 $ 2.89-3.47
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 2.89 $
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.31 $ 1.74-2.31
Cappuccino (regular) 1.50 $ 1.16-2.89
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 0.54 $ 0.29-0.93
Water (12 oz small bottle) 0.18 $ 0.17-0.23
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 3.10 $ 2.63-3.50
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 0.74 $ 0.31-1.57
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.32 $ 0.26-0.52
Eggs (regular) (12) 1.92 $ 1.06-2.78
Local Cheese (1 lb) 1.48 $ 1.05-2.54
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 1.60 $ 1.00-2.10
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 1.78 $ 1.57-1.99
Apples (1 lb) 1.17 $ 0.52-1.47
Banana (1 lb) 0.73 $ 0.52-1.57
Oranges (1 lb) 0.93 $ 0.47-1.31
Tomato (1 lb) 0.45 $ 0.21-0.84
Potato (1 lb) 0.24 $ 0.16-0.26
Onion (1 lb) 0.31 $ 0.21-0.52
Lettuce (1 head) 0.38 $ 0.23-1.00
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.39 $ 0.23-0.58
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 3.47 $ 2.89-4.63
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 0.75 $ 0.58-0.93
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 1.11 $ 0.93-1.74
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 3.76 $ 2.31-4.63
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.74 $ 0.00-3.47
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 0.00 $ 0.00-8.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 0.87 $ 0.58-1.16
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 3.72 $ 2.79-4.65
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 0.17 $
Gasoline (1 gallon) 3.75 $ 2.65-4.69
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) ?
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) ?
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 21.53 $ 11.57-31.49
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 34.92 $ 17.35-52.48
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 22.33 $ 11.57-31.81
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 48.20 $ 17.35-86.76
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 6.16 $ 0.00-3.47
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 3.47 $
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 241.49 $ 43.38-439.60
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 665.18 $ 636.26-694.10
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 20.44 $ 9.25-28.92
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 11.57 $ 11.57-11.57
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 48.20 $ 28.92-63.63
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 38.56 $ 28.92-40.49
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 113.11 $ 86.76-163.86
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 72.44 $ 30.84-104.12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 196.13 $ 150.39-231.37
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 143.20 $ 92.52-194.06
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 145.09 $ 48.36-322.42
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 155.84 $ 10.75-300.92
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 575.52 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 10.75 5.00-12.00

Prices in Bhutan

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Last update: December 2024
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