- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Japan
- Chittagong
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chittagong, Bangladesh compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 413 (¥564) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 694 (¥948) | ¥1,200 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 83 (¥114) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 63 (¥87) | ¥168 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 108 (¥148) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 59 (¥80) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 410 (¥559) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 148 (¥202) | ¥600 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 25 (¥33) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 230 (¥314) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 705 (¥962) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 88 (¥121) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 47 (¥64) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 29,377 (¥40,134) | ¥82,500 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 25,591 (¥34,961) | ¥85,000 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,050 (¥5,533) | ¥15,000 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 6,999 (¥9,562) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 12,995 (¥17,753) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 6,099 (¥8,332) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 5,927 (¥8,098) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 61,967 (¥84,656) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,500 (¥19,809) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 225 (¥307) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 300 (¥410) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,750 (¥2,391) | ¥7,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 800 (¥1,093) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,350 (¥4,577) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,955 (¥5,402) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,500,000 (¥3,415,396) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 (¥120) | ¥158 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 (¥1,366) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 100 (¥137) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 100 (¥137) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 900 (¥1,230) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 150 (¥205) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 75 (¥102) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 160 (¥219) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 81 (¥111) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 (¥148) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 400 (¥546) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 3% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥5,000 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 508 (¥694) | - | - | |
| 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 1,000 (¥1,366) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,200 (¥1,639) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 45 (¥61) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 245 (¥335) | ¥550 | - 39% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 5,833 (¥7,969) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 295 (¥403) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.366
JPY
/
BDT
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Cost of living in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥253,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥221,713
(Taka 162,289)
in Chittagong.
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