Bhutan: Cost of living

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 Bhutan

Cost of living index, world average = 100

 Latest value 40.04
 Year 2021
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2017 - 2021
 Average 42.56
 Min - Max 40.04 - 45.07
 Source World Bank International Comparison Program
The cost of living index is a broad measure of the prices paid by households and non-profit organizations that provide services to households in Bhutan and other countries. The index incorporates all goods and services in the typical household consumption basket in individual countries with appropriate weights. It is designed to allow comparison across countries. The data are from the World Bank International Comparison Program which updates the price information every few years. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: The cost of living index summarizes the level of prices paid by households and non-profit organizations that provide services to households. It incorporates all goods and services in the average consumption basket with appropriate weights. The data are from the World Bank International Comparison Program.

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 Cost of living 40.04 2021 index points
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 Vegetable prices 78.38 2021 index points
 Bread and cereal prices 72.02 2021 index points
 Milk, cheese, and eggs prices 97.62 2021 index points
 Meat prices 81.33 2021 index points
 Fish and seafood prices 80.99 2021 index points
 Alcohol beverage prices 72.45 2021 index points
 Clothing and footwear prices 54.12 2021 index points
 Housing and utilities prices 19.870 2021 index points
 Furniture and household maintenance prices 59.66 2021 index points
 Healthcare prices 21.66 2021 index points
 Transport prices 61.71 2021 index points
 Hotel and restaurant prices 28.18 2021 index points
 Vehicle prices 105.72 2021 index points
 Communication prices 63.93 2021 index points
 Recreation and culture prices 41.39 2021 index points
 Education prices 24.32 2021 index points
 Machinery and equipment prices 112.39 2021 index points
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