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Prices and Cost of Living in Bhutan

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Prices in Bhutan

Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Bhutan, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.

Grocery Store Prices

Apples (1kg)0.00 USD
Banana (1kg)0.00 USD
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)0.00 USD
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)0.00 USD
Chicken Fillets (1kg)0.00 USD
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)0.00 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)0.00 USD
Eggs (regular) (12)0.00 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)0.00 USD
Lettuce (1 head)0.00 USD
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)0.00 USD
Local Cheese (1kg)0.00 USD
Milk (regular), (1 liter)0.00 USD
Onion (1kg)0.00 USD
Oranges (1kg)0.00 USD
Potato (1kg)0.00 USD
Rice (white), (1kg)0.00 USD
Tomato (1kg)0.00 USD
Water (1.5 liter bottle)0.00 USD

Food and beverage prices in Bhutan

Popular food products found on store shelves in Bhutan include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 56.49 INR (0 USD) for a kilo of onions to 355 INR (0 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 60.05 INR (0 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 63.42 INR (0 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 118 INR (0 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 263 INR (0 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 28.6 INR (0 USD). Dairy prices in Bhutan, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 70.07 INR (0 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 348 INR (0 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 285 INR (0 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 139 INR (0 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 68.6 INR (0 USD) per kilo.

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)0.00 USD
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)0.00 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)0.00 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)0.00 USD
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)0.00 USD
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course0.00 USD
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant0.00 USD
Water (0.33 liter bottle)0.00 USD

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Bhutan vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 108 INR (0 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 42 INR (0 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 250 INR (0 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 1500 INR (0 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 250 INR (0 USD).

Public Transportation Prices

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)0.00 USD
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)0.00 USD
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)0.00 USD
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)0.00 USD
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)0.00 USD

How much does transportation cost in Bhutan?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 128 INR (0 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 1252 INR (0 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 80 INR (0 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 90 INR (0 USD).

Fuel Prices

Diesel 1L0.79 USD
Gasoline 1L0.76 USD

Fuel prices in Bhutan

Average fuel prices in Bhutan are 64.48 INR (0.76 USD) per liter of gasoline and 67.37 INR (0.79 USD) per liter of diesel.

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat0.00 USD
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult0.00 USD
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)0.00 USD

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre0.00 USD
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre0.00 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre0.00 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre0.00 USD

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bhutan?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Bhutan varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 8679 INR (0 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 10514 INR (0 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 210032 INR (0 USD) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre0.00 USD
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre0.00 USD

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)0.00 USD

Hotel Prices in Bhutan

A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.

What is the average cost of a hotel room?

Accommodation prices in Bhutan vary depending on the city, neighborhood or tourist season. For example, the average price of accommodation in Thimphu (December 2024) ranges from 1956 INR (23 USD) per night in a hostel to about 5316 INR (63 USD) in a 3-star hotel. The price of a night in a luxury hotel is an expense from 42250 INR (497 USD) upwards.

Category
Qty
Average price
Cheapest
4
45.22 USD
Hotel Damisa
32
62.50 USD
Gakyil
9
176 USD
The Gochukha Hotel
3
818 USD
Pemako Thimphu
Source: Expedia.com • Update: 15 December 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024)
Sources and updates

• Prices of products and services in Bhutan. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 03/2023, latest data 10/2024.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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