Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Bhutan is 1.47 times less expensive as compared to Chile.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Bhutan and Chile. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Bhutan and Chile.
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 Indicators  | Bhutan  | Chile  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 15,000 BTN (180 USD) | 550,000 CLP (660 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 20,000 BTN (240 USD) | 850,000 CLP (1,020 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 30,000 BTN (360 USD) | 1,200,000 CLP (1,440 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 10,000 BTN (120 USD) | 350,000 CLP (420 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 15,000 BTN (180 USD) | 550,000 CLP (660 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 25,000 BTN (300 USD) | 750,000 CLP (900 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 8 % | 7 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 1.5 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | 1.2 to 1.4 % |
The average housing cost in Bhutan is 3.85 times less expensive than Chile.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 5,000 BTN (60 USD) | 1,000,000 CLP (1,200 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 70,000 CLP (84 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 3,000 BTN (36 USD) | 40,000 CLP (48 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 1,500 BTN (18 USD) | 30,000 CLP (36 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 300 BTN (3.60 USD) | 25,000 CLP (30 USD) |
If you lived in Bhutan, instead of Chile, you would have to pay 89.87% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Bhutan costs 20.00 times less compared to Chile.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 2,600 BTN (31.20 USD) | 25,000 CLP (30 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 3,024 BTN (36.29 USD) | 15,000 CLP (18 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 10,000 CLP (12 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 30,000 CLP (36 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 17.20% less in Bhutan compared to Chile.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 56 BTN (0.67 USD) | 1,500 CLP (1.80 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 70 BTN (0.84 USD) | 1,200 CLP (1.44 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 28 BTN (0.34 USD) | 600 CLP (0.72 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 73 BTN (0.88 USD) | 1,000 CLP (1.20 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 187 BTN (2.24 USD) | 2,000 CLP (2.40 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 258 BTN (3.10 USD) | 4,500 CLP (5.40 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 294 BTN (3.53 USD) | 5,500 CLP (6.60 USD) |
In Bhutan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.84 times less expensive than the cost in Chile.
If you lived in Bhutan, instead of Chile, you would have to pay 40.74% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 182 BTN (2.18 USD) | 1,800 CLP (2.16 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 112 BTN (1.34 USD) | 1,500 CLP (1.80 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 140 BTN (1.68 USD) | 2,000 CLP (2.40 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 63 BTN (0.76 USD) | 1,500 CLP (1.80 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 40 BTN (0.48 USD) | 1,000 CLP (1.20 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 44 BTN (0.53 USD) | 2,200 CLP (2.64 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 43 BTN (0.52 USD) | 1,500 CLP (1.80 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 200 BTN (2.40 USD) | 2,000 CLP (2.40 USD) |
If you lived in Bhutan, instead of Chile, you would have to pay 1.64 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 250 BTN (3 USD) | 8,000 CLP (9.60 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 1,500 BTN (18 USD) | 30,000 CLP (36 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 150 BTN (1.80 USD) | 5,500 CLP (6.60 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 130 BTN (1.56 USD) | 1,800 CLP (2.16 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 47 BTN (0.56 USD) | 1,000 CLP (1.20 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 400 BTN (4.80 USD) | 8,000 CLP (9.60 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 350 BTN (4.20 USD) | 6,000 CLP (7.20 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 325 BTN (3.90 USD) | 3,500 CLP (4.20 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 50.60% less in Bhutan compared to Chile.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 300 BTN (3.60 USD) | 8,000 CLP (9.60 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 300 BTN (3.60 USD) | 3,000 CLP (3.60 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 61 BTN (0.73 USD) | 1,200 CLP (1.44 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 86 BTN (1.03 USD) | 1,800 CLP (2.16 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 250 BTN (3 USD) | 6,000 CLP (7.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 10,000 CLP (12 USD) |
If you lived in Bhutan, instead of Chile, you would have to pay 2.00 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 333 BTN (4 USD) | 40,000 CLP (48 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 128 BTN (1.54 USD) | 800 CLP (0.96 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 10,000 CLP (12 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 5,000 BTN (60 USD) | 80,000 CLP (96 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 80 BTN (0.96 USD) | 1,500 CLP (1.80 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 241 BTN (2.89 USD) | 800 CLP (0.96 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 40,000 CLP (48 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 50 BTN (0.60 USD) | 1,500 CLP (1.80 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 30 BTN (0.36 USD) | 800 CLP (0.96 USD) |
If you lived in Bhutan, instead of Chile, you would have to pay 2.56 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 1,500,000 BTN (18,000 USD) | 12,000,000 CLP (14,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 5,000 BTN (60 USD) | 50,000 CLP (60 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 40,000 CLP (48 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 20,000 BTN (240 USD) | 200,000 CLP (240 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 10,000 BTN (120 USD) | 50,000 CLP (60 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 8 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 88 BTN (1.06 USD) | 1,200 CLP (1.44 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 333 BTN (4 USD) | 4,500 CLP (5.40 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 100 BTN 1.20 USD | 2,000 CLP 2.40 USD |
You would have to pay 1.25 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Bhutan compared to that of Chile.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 35,000 CLP (42 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 50,000 CLP (60 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 800 BTN (9.60 USD) | 30,000 CLP (36 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 25,000 CLP (30 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 40,000 CLP (48 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 20,000 CLP (24 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 30,000 CLP (36 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 70,000 CLP (84 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 5,000 BTN (60 USD) | 150,000 CLP (180 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 10,000 CLP (12 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 200 BTN (2.40 USD) | 10,000 CLP (12 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 100 BTN (1.20 USD) | 5,000 CLP (6 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 10,000 BTN (120 USD) | 150,000 CLP (180 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 5,000 BTN (60 USD) | 30,000 CLP (36 USD) |
If you lived in Bhutan, instead of Chile, you would have to pay 2.21 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 10,000 BTN (120 USD) | 50,000 CLP (60 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 40,000 CLP (48 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 15,000 CLP (18 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 20,000 CLP (24 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 25,000 CLP (30 USD) |
Haircuts  | 200 BTN (2.40 USD) | 10,000 CLP (12 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 20,000 CLP (24 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 100 BTN (1.20 USD) | 3,000 CLP (3.60 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 50 BTN (0.60 USD) | 1,500 CLP (1.80 USD) |
If you lived in Bhutan, instead of Chile, you would have to pay 1.13 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 3,000 BTN (36 USD) | 70,000 CLP (84 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 20,000 CLP (24 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 1,500 BTN (18 USD) | 50,000 CLP (60 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 1,500 BTN (18 USD) | 25,000 CLP (30 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 5,000 BTN (60 USD) | 300,000 CLP (360 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 30,000 CLP (36 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 30,000 CLP (36 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 2,500 BTN (30 USD) | 60,000 CLP (72 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 2,500 BTN (30 USD) | 60,000 CLP (72 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 1,500 BTN (18 USD) | 40,000 CLP (48 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 1,500 BTN (18 USD) | 40,000 CLP (48 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 200 BTN (2.40 USD) | 5,000 CLP (6 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 250 BTN (3 USD) | 5,500 CLP (6.60 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 BTN (0.60 USD) | 2,000 CLP (2.40 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 50 BTN (0.60 USD) | 2,500 CLP (3 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 3,000 BTN (36 USD) | 60,000 CLP (72 USD) |
Sportswear  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 40,000 CLP (48 USD) |
If you lived in Bhutan, instead of Chile, you would have to pay 2.84 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 20,000 CLP (24 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 1,500 BTN (18 USD) | 25,000 CLP (30 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 30,000 CLP (36 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 3,000 BTN (36 USD) | 200,000 CLP (240 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 2,500 BTN (30 USD) | 180,000 CLP (216 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 15,000 CLP (18 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 3,000 BTN (36 USD) | 50,000 CLP (60 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 1,500 BTN (18 USD) | 20,000 CLP (24 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 5,000 BTN (60 USD) | 60,000 CLP (72 USD) |
If you lived in Bhutan, instead of Chile, you would have to pay 2.79 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 150,000 CLP (180 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 1,500 BTN (18 USD) | 400,000 CLP (480 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 500,000 CLP (600 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 5,000 BTN (60 USD) | 800,000 CLP (960 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 30,000 BTN (360 USD) | 1,200,000 CLP (1,440 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 50,000 BTN (600 USD) | 2,000,000 CLP (2,400 USD) |
After School Activities  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 30,000 CLP (36 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 4,000 BTN (48 USD) | 30,000 CLP (36 USD) |
Tutoring  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 20,000 CLP (24 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 30,000 CLP (36 USD) |
School Supplies  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 15,000 CLP (18 USD) |
If you lived in Bhutan, instead of Chile, you would have to pay 5.23 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 250 BTN (3 USD) | 5,000 CLP (6 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 12,000 CLP (14.40 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 20,000 CLP (24 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 15,000 CLP (18 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 4,167 BTN (50 USD) | 35,000 CLP (42 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 25,000 CLP (30 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 200 BTN (2.40 USD) | 3,000 CLP (3.60 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 200 BTN (2.40 USD) | 4,000 CLP (4.80 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 6,000 CLP (7.20 USD) |
Bowling  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 4,000 CLP (4.80 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 3,500 CLP (4.20 USD) |
Video Games  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 30,000 CLP (36 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 10,000 CLP (12 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 10,000 CLP (12 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 80,000 CLP (96 USD) |
If you lived in Bhutan, instead of Chile, you would have to pay 2.05 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 20,000 CLP (24 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 20,000 CLP (24 USD) |
Art Classes  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 15,000 CLP (18 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 500 BTN (6 USD) | 5,000 CLP (6 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 20,000 CLP (24 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 25,000 CLP (30 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 200 BTN (2.40 USD) | 5,000 CLP (6 USD) |
Educational Software  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 15,000 CLP (18 USD) |
If you lived in Bhutan, instead of Chile, you would have to pay 1.62 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 35,000 BTN (420 USD) | 800,000 CLP (960 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 30,000 BTN (360 USD) | 650,000 CLP (780 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 125 BTN per hour (1.50 USD) | 13,333.33 CLP per hour (16 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 5,000 BTN (60 USD) | 100,000 CLP (120 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 50 % | 0 to 19 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 10 % | 7 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 45 | 65 |
Median Household Income  | 45,000 BTN (540 USD) | 1,500,000 CLP (1,800 USD) |
If you lived in Bhutan, you would earn 2.66 times less salary as compared to Chile.
Indicators | Bhutan | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 2,000 BTN (24 USD) | 80,000 CLP (96 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 BTN (18 USD) | 60,000 CLP (72 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 50,000 CLP (60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,000 BTN (12 USD) | 40,000 CLP (48 USD) |
Professional Services cost 4.18 times less in Bhutan, as compared to Chile.
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