Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Bhutan
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Economic & Living Costs in Bhutan
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
133-500 BTN
Avg: 316.5 BTN
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
798-5000 BTN
Avg: 2899 BTN
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
250-300 BTN
Avg: 275 BTN
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
5376.19-18630.94 BTN
Avg: 12003.56 BTN
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
2666-13973.2 BTN
Avg: 8319.6 BTN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
7998-46577.34 BTN
Avg: 27287.67 BTN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
7998-41919.61 BTN
Avg: 24958.8 BTN
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
105-300 BTN
Avg: 202.5 BTN
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
205.37-400 BTN
Avg: 302.69 BTN
Monthly Transport Pass
745.24 BTN
Avg: 372.62 BTN
Gasoline (1L)
60.73-75 BTN
Avg: 67.86 BTN
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
1000-3225.72 BTN
Avg: 2112.86 BTN
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
1000-3225.72 BTN
Avg: 2112.86 BTN
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
1500-5376.19 BTN
Avg: 3438.1 BTN
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
60-80 BTN
Avg: 70 BTN
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
30-150 BTN
Avg: 90 BTN
Eggs (12)
92-240 BTN
Avg: 166 BTN
Local Cheese (1kg)
200-485 BTN
Avg: 342.5 BTN
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
1500-7500 BTN
Avg: 4500 BTN
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
1397.32 BTN
Avg: 698.66 BTN
Cinema Ticket
N/A
Avg: N/A
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
3750-38000 BTN
Avg: 20875 BTN
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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