Cost of living in Tangail, Bangladesh vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 300 (C$4.51) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 400 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 200 (C$3.01) | C$5.78 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 60 (C$0.90) | C$1.98 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 100 (C$1.50) | C$4.18 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 80 (C$1.20) | C$3.04 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 200 (C$3.01) | C$4.24 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 20 (C$0.30) | C$3.76 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.41 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$19 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 110 (C$1.65) | C$2.48 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 100 (C$1.50) | C$1.93 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 20,000 (C$301) | C$2,136 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,241 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 2,000 (C$30) | C$133 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 15,000 (C$225) | C$1,120 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 10,000 (C$150) | C$806 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,449 (C$22) | C$54 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | C$311 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$97 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 240 (C$3.61) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,500 (C$23) | C$60 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,000 (C$15) | C$39 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,000 (C$60) | C$98 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,000 (C$45) | C$117 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Tangail (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,935 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 (C$1.32) | C$1.39 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 600 (C$9) | C$22 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,000 (C$15) | C$77 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 375 (C$5.64) | C$3.85 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 345 (C$5.18) | C$4.28 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 100 (C$1.50) | C$3.11 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 (C$1.50) | C$2.46 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$20 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 500 (C$8) | C$52 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 500 (C$8) | C$26 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,000 (C$15) | C$96 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 160 (C$2.40) | C$5.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 80,000 (C$1,202) | C$647 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,000 (C$15) | C$35 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 220 (C$3.31) | C$11 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,651 (Taka 242,919) in Tangail.
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