Travel budget in Bhutan

Bhutan: calculate your travel budget

Bhutan: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bhutan for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 51 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.3 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1067* (92120 BTN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 90 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 3.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2241* (193466 BTN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 116 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 7.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 3596* (310394 BTN)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Bhutan in 2025

Cost of living: Bhutan VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bhutan in 2025 is 51% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Bhutan by expense type

Bhutan: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bhutan costs 69% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.2/person
($ 2.8 to $ 3.9)

86% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 9.6/person
($ 5.2 to $ 33)

79% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 3.5/person
($ 3.2 to $ 3.9)

69% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.2 for 500ml
( $ 3.2)

39% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

47% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

58% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

81% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

93% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Bhutan: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bhutan is essentially the same as in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 51/night
($ 51 to $ 992)

52% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 105/night
($ 35 to $ 483)

27% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 29 to $ 311)

51% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 156
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 156/night
($ 40 to $ 660)

16% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 598/night
($ 412 to $ 1048)

145% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 245
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 52/month
($ 52 to $ 992)

57% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 123
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 102/month
($ 32 to $ 439)

48% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 198
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 522/month
($ 224 to $ 1012)

170% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 194
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 103/month
($ 91 to $ 172)

39% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 170
Family room
Family room
$ 150/month
($ 56 to $ 418)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 259

Bhutan: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bhutan costs 52% less than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

30% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 3.9)

63% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

68% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)

46% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 5.2)

67% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.6)

1% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

63% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

73% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

58% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Bhutan: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Bhutan costs 43% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.9/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 3.9)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.6/km
($ 1.9 to $ 3.2)

12% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

43% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.9
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

83% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9

Bhutan: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bhutan costs 71% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.9/ticket
( $ 3.9)

74% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 6.9/hr
($ 6.9 to $ 3.9)

67% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Bhutan: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Bhutan costs 71% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.2/pack
($ 2.6 to $ 5.2)

64% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 24
($ 10.3 to $ 33)

78% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 13
($ 13 to $ 13)

72% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Paro
London → Paro
London → Paro
$ 1644
(fair price: $ 1449)
Sydney → Paro
Sydney → Paro
Sydney → Paro
$ 1572
(fair price: $ 1384)
Melbourne → Paro
Melbourne → Paro
Melbourne → Paro
$ 1544
(fair price: $ 1351)
New York City → Paro
New York City → Paro
New York City → Paro
$ 2130
(fair price: $ 1920)

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About the information on the cost of living in Bhutan

The information about the cost of living in Bhutan shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Bhutan updated on 28-02-2025.

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