- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Ethiopia
- Sylhet
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sylhet, Bangladesh compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 14% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 198 (64 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 340 (111 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 143 (47 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 (22 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 106 (34 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 (16 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 395 (129 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 158 (52 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 21 (7 Birr) | 15 Birr | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 259 (84 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 379% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,500 (814 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 341% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 96 (31 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 29 (10 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 55% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 23,313 (7,591 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 23,010 (7,492 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,785 (581 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 16,258 Birr | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 12,000 (3,907 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 2,887 Birr | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 3,138 (1,022 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 36,136 (11,766 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,000 (3,582 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 255 (83 Birr) | 95 Birr | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 100 (33 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 43% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,423 (789 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,875 (610 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,087 (1,005 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,577 (1,164 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 24% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,500,000 (488,389 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 100 (33 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 (326 Birr) | 645 Birr | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 37% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 200 (65 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 3,000 (977 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 1119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 552 (180 Birr) | 522 Birr | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 90 Birr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 100 Birr | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 600 (195 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 (31 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 (29 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 250 (81 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 1% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 807 (263 Birr) | 313 Birr | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 (73 Birr) | 169 Birr | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,292 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,083 (353 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 120 Birr | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 25 (8 Birr) | 32 Birr | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 1,000 (326 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 975% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 36 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,057 (995 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 210 (68 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 622 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 30% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
122,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 85,525 Birr
(Taka 262,674)
in Sylhet.
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