Cost of living in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Summary of cost of living in Chittagong

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Taka 152,958
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Taka 63,586
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.
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List of prices in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Current as of May 2021.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Taka 252
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Taka 486
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Taka 100
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Taka 75
12 eggs, large Taka 113
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Taka 70
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Taka 348
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Taka 153
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Taka 23
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Taka 204
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Taka 1,033
2 liters of coca-cola Taka 101
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Taka 44
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Taka 33,404
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Taka 29,513
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Taka 4,245
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area -
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Taka 15,817
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Taka 4,550
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Taka 965
40” flat screen tv Taka 40,554
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Taka 14,067
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Taka 348
Hourly rate for cleaning help Taka 300
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Taka 1,491
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Taka 1,353
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Taka 3,561
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Taka 3,761
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Taka 2,500,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Taka 83
Monthly ticket public transport Taka 1,735
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Taka 808
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Taka 115
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Taka 551
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Taka 925
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Taka 175
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Taka 230
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Taka 310
4 rolls of toilet paper Taka 80
Tube of toothpaste Taka 118
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Taka 300
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Taka 2,000
2 tickets to the movies Taka 656
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Taka 1,371
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Taka 1,000
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Taka 163
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Taka 308
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Taka 52,000
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district Taka 1,289
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Taka 283
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 54 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 05, 2021

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