Bhutan, paid in CAD.
A Himalayan kingdom that prices tourism by design: a daily fee keeps visitor numbers low.
Flat. Exchange rate alone: +4.0%. Local prices: +5.3%.
- Lean
- C$209
- Comfort
- C$766
The short answerIn CAD, as of November 12, 2026
Bhutan: as of November 12, 2026, costs for travelers paid in CAD (Canadian dollar) are about the same as a year ago in real terms (+1.4%). The exchange rate on its own moved +4.0%, and prices in the country rose +5.3%. A mid-range day costs about C$390 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+9.2%) and SEK did worst (−3.8%).
What CAD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$400+9.2%
- Norwegian kronekr 2,616+9.0%
- South African randR 4,545+8.1%
- British pound£206+4.8%
- UAE dirhamAED 1,004+4.5%
- Singapore dollarS$351+4.0%
- US dollar$273+4.0%
- Mexican pesoMX$5,093+2.6%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$492+2.5%
- Canadian dollarC$390+1.4%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$2,144+1.4%
- Indian rupee₹25,600−0.6%
- Brazilian realR$1,527−0.9%
- Japanese yen¥43,700−0.9%
- Euro€247−1.0%
- Danish kronekr 1,845−2.2%
- Swiss francCHF 228−2.8%
- Swedish kronakr 2,730−3.8%
Booking a trip: Bhutan
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