Common information

Capital
Thimphu
Language
Dzongkha
Currency
Ngultrum
Population
742 737
Phone code
+975

Cost of living and prices in Bhutan

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre104USD/month
in city centre121USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre238USD/month
in city centre199USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people16 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kgUSD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottleUSD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass passUSD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc20,993 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc25,658 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month49 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hourUSD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair21 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc12 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair49 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair39 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month22 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month36 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom121 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom104 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom199 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom238 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter2,099 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,691 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month434 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year10.25

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Weather, climate, temperature by months in Bhutan

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 29 28 26 24 23 25 31 32 31 30 30 30 32
Average high, °C 26 25 22 20 17 18 22 25 25 26 26 27 23
Average temperature, °C 22 20 16 13 11 12 16 19 21 22 23 23 18
Average low, °C 18 15 10 6 4 6 9 13 16 18 19 19 13
Record low, °C 12 12 8 4 2 2 6 8 13 14 17 16 2
Rain, days 2 5 1 0 0 1 2 4 7 15 17 15 68
Average precipitation, mm. 301 101 11 3 7 17 34 99 242 429 507 420 2171
Relative humidity, % 68 64 61 62 59 55 46 48 61 68 69 68 61
Day Length, часов 13 12 11 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 14 13
Dew point, °C 20 17 13 11 9 9 10 13 17 20 20 20 179
Growing degree-day, °C 268 221 126 66 48 56 105 170 239 267 289 298 2153
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 17 18 16 15 15 17 20 21 22 21 19 18 18