- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Ethiopia
- Sylhet
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sylhet, Bangladesh compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 26% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 163 (46 Birr) | 177 Birr | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 340 (97 Birr) | 137 Birr | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 143 (41 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 (19 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 106 (30 Birr) | 45 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 (14 Birr) | 27 Birr | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 395 (112 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 158 (45 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 21 (5.98 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 259 (74 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 303% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,500 (710 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 96 (27 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 29 (8 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 50% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 23,313 (6,625 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 23,010 (6,539 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,785 (507 Birr) | 631 Birr | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 17,054 Birr | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 12,000 (3,410 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 1,122 Birr | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 3,138 (892 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 36,136 (10,269 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,000 (3,126 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 255 (72 Birr) | 81 Birr | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 100 (28 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 55% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,423 (689 Birr) | 775 Birr | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,875 (533 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,087 (877 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,577 (1,016 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 39% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,500,000 (426,271 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 102 (29 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 (284 Birr) | 688 Birr | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 120 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 64% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 200 (57 Birr) | 95 Birr | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 3,000 (853 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 1458% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 552 (157 Birr) | 385 Birr | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 93 Birr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 77 Birr | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 600 (171 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 (27 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 (25 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 250 (71 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 3% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 807 (229 Birr) | 294 Birr | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 (64 Birr) | 134 Birr | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 220 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,083 (308 Birr) | 907 Birr | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 99 Birr | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 25 (7 Birr) | 24 Birr | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 1,000 (284 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 1189% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 11,489 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.86 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,057 (869 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 210 (60 Birr) | 69 Birr | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 513 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 32% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
87,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 59,383 Birr
(Taka 208,961)
in Sylhet.
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