Cheapest priced cityTrashigang$248 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityThimphu$330 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$96across 9 priced cities
Trashigang vs the worldCheaper than 959 of the 983 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalNo arrival visa: every tourist needs a pre-approved e-visa (USD 40, one-time) plus a Sustainable Development Fee of USD 100 per person per night for most nationalities. Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldivian visitors need only a permit, not a visa, at their own lower SDF rates.as of 2026-08
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Trashigang | $248 | 109 dzongkhag | $75 | $126 | $64 | $57 | $36 | $16 | $266 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakar | $260 | 121.6 dzongkhag | $81 | $136 | $66 | $59 | $37 | $17 | $285 |
| Samdrup Jongkhar | $272 | 118.2 dzongkhag | $88 | $147 | $68 | $61 | $38 | $17 | $296 |
| Wangdue Phodrang | $272 | 174.7 dzongkhag | $88 | $147 | $68 | $61 | $38 | $17 | $296 |
| Gelephu | $281 | 119.9 dzongkhag | $94 | $158 | $70 | $62 | $38 | $17 | $304 |
| Punakha | $281 | 120.9 dzongkhag | $94 | $158 | $70 | $62 | $38 | $17 | $304 |
| Phuntsholing | $302 | 109.6 dzongkhag | $106 | $178 | $73 | $66 | $39 | $18 | $342 |
| Paro | $314 | 116.1 dzongkhag | $112 | $189 | $76 | $68 | $40 | $18 | $350 |
| Thimphu | $330 | 114.7 dzongkhag | $125 | $210 | $78 | $69 | $40 | $18 | $380 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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