What is the currency and exchange rate in Bhutan?
The currency in Bhutan is the Ngultrum (Nu). Banknotes in circulation are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 Nu, plus coins of 5, 10, 25, 50 chetrum and 1 Nu. The exchange rate fluctuates around 80-85 Nu per 1 euro.
The Ngultrum, official Bhutanese currency
In Bhutan, the national currency is the Ngultrum, abbreviated Nu or BTN (international code). One Ngultrum is divided into 100 chetrum (Ch).
Banknotes and coins in circulation
- Banknotes: 5 Nu, 10 Nu, 20 Nu, 50 Nu, 100 Nu and 500 Nu
- Coins: 5 Ch, 10 Ch, 25 Ch, 50 Ch and 1 Nu
- The old 1 and 2 Nu banknotes are no longer produced
Exchange rates and recommendations
The Ngultrum is pegged to the Indian rupee (1 Nu = 1 INR). The rate against the euro generally fluctuates between 80 and 85 Nu per 1 euro depending on the period. Rates change daily, check before your departure.
Advice from our local agency
Exchange your euros for US dollars before departure, then exchange them for Ngultrum once in Bhutan. Debit cards work in hotels and some shops in Thimphou and Paro, but plan for cash for rural areas.