- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Japan
- Chittagong
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chittagong, Bangladesh compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 434 (¥602) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 727 (¥1,009) | ¥1,200 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 83 (¥115) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 90 (¥125) | ¥168 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 107 (¥148) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 53 (¥74) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 208 (¥289) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 150 (¥208) | ¥600 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 20 (¥28) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 260 (¥360) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 800 (¥1,109) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 116 (¥161) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 75 (¥103) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 31% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 21,264 (¥29,483) | ¥82,500 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 11,182 (¥15,503) | ¥85,000 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,150 (¥1,595) | ¥15,000 | - 89% | |
| 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 20,000 (¥27,730) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 7,733 (¥10,722) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 60,000 (¥83,191) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 12,000 (¥16,638) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 180 (¥250) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,838 (¥2,548) | ¥7,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,000 (¥6,933) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,000 (¥4,160) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥3,466,309) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 (¥121) | ¥158 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 (¥1,387) | - | - | |
| 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) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 100 (¥139) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 800 (¥1,109) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 150 (¥208) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 75 (¥104) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 160 (¥222) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 81 (¥112) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 (¥150) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 400 (¥555) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥5,000 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 508 (¥704) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥1,387) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,200 (¥1,664) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 45 (¥62) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 350 (¥485) | ¥550 | - 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Taka 8,000 (¥11,092) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,637 (¥2,270) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 90 (¥125) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.387
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Cost of living in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥234,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥201,319
(Taka 145,197)
in Chittagong.
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