Cost of Living in Bhutan
Summary of cost of living in Bhutan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,421.6$ (127,482.1Nu.), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 381.9$ (34,251.1Nu.), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Bhutan is, on average, 64.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Bhutan is, on average, 94.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 Nu. | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,500.00 Nu. | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 300.00 Nu. | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 250.00 Nu. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 200.00 Nu. | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 124.00 Nu. | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 47.00 Nu. | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 18.33 Nu. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 72.50 Nu. | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 64.78 Nu. | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 26.84 Nu. | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 168.67 Nu. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 127.76 Nu. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 141.91 Nu. | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 161.78 Nu. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 108.73 Nu. | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 67.24 Nu. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 82.08 Nu. | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 36.57 Nu. | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 20.74 Nu. | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 27.22 Nu. | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 35.00 Nu. | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 33.12 Nu. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 300.00 Nu. | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 62.86 Nu. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 99.95 Nu. | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 325.00 Nu. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 175.00 Nu. | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 358.70 Nu. | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 75.00 Nu. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 321.87 Nu. | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.00 Nu. | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 71.00 Nu. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,776,294.39 Nu. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,242,774.10 Nu. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,061.78 Nu. | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 3,352.96 Nu. | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,937.50 Nu. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 4,166.67 Nu. | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 548.38 Nu. | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 300.00 Nu. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 20,875.00 Nu. | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 57,500.00 Nu. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,766.67 Nu. | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,000.00 Nu. | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,166.67 Nu. | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 3,333.33 Nu. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 9,368.18 Nu. | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,761.16 Nu. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 15,214.92 Nu. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 13,105.64 Nu. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,541.81 Nu. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 13,470.83 Nu. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 49,785.71 Nu. | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.75 |
Prices in Bhutan
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Last update: 30 May 2025
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Last update: 30 May 2025
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