Cost of Living in Bhutan

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 54.96 M 48.36-65.95
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 329.75 M 175.87-1,099.18
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 60.45 M 54.96-65.95
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 54.96 M
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 43.97 M 32.98-43.97
Cappuccino (regular) 28.58 M 21.98-54.96
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 10.33 M 5.50-17.59
Water (12 oz small bottle) 3.48 M 3.30-4.40
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 58.95 M 49.93-66.57
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 14.06 M 5.98-29.91
Rice (white), (1 lb) 6.08 M 4.99-9.97
Eggs (regular) (12) 36.47 M 20.22-52.76
Local Cheese (1 lb) 28.09 M 19.94-48.36
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 30.41 M 18.94-39.89
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 33.90 M 29.91-37.89
Apples (1 lb) 22.22 M 9.97-27.92
Banana (1 lb) 13.79 M 9.97-29.91
Oranges (1 lb) 17.66 M 8.97-24.93
Tomato (1 lb) 8.48 M 3.99-15.95
Potato (1 lb) 4.49 M 2.99-4.99
Onion (1 lb) 5.90 M 3.99-9.97
Lettuce (1 head) 7.14 M 4.40-18.94
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 7.38 M 4.40-10.99
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 65.95 M 54.96-87.93
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 14.29 M 10.99-17.59
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 21.11 M 17.59-32.98
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 71.45 M 43.97-87.93
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 32.98 M 0.00-65.95
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 0.00 M 0.00-151.52
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 16.49 M 10.99-21.98
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 70.76 M 53.07-88.45
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 3.30 M
Gasoline (1 gallon) 71.25 M 50.26-89.04
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 402.35 M 219.84-584.86
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 652.26 M 329.75-974.77
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 421.01 M 219.84-604.55
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 915.98 M 329.75-1,648.76
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 116.68 M 0.00-65.95
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 65.95 M
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 4,589.06 M 824.38-8,353.74
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 12,640.52 M 12,090.93-13,190.11
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 388.38 M 175.87-549.59
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 219.84 M 219.84-219.84
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 915.98 M 549.59-1,209.09
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 732.78 M 549.59-769.42
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 2,134.43 M 1,648.76-3,023.93
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,369.28 M 586.08-1,978.52
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 3,706.26 M 2,857.86-4,396.70
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 2,703.56 M 1,758.24-3,581.28
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 2,757.13 M 919.04-6,126.96
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 2,961.36 M 204.23-5,718.49
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 10,936.80 M
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 9.60 5.00-12.00

Prices in Bhutan

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Last update: December 2024
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