- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United States
- Khulna
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Khulna, Bangladesh compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 52% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 237 ($2.95) | $12 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 354 ($4.40) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 81 ($1.00) | $4.77 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 53 ($0.66) | $0.76 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 97 ($1.21) | $2.19 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 40 ($0.50) | $3.35 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 380 ($4.72) | $5.58 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 125 ($1.55) | $2.99 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 ($0.30) | $1.37 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 278 ($3.45) | $2.47 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,373 ($17) | $14 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 97 ($1.20) | $1.94 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 31 ($0.39) | $1.74 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 54% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 23,416 ($291) | $1,352 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 18,900 ($235) | $811 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 5,017 ($62) | $155 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 5,046 ($63) | $857 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $553 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 1,224 ($15) | $99 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 5,000 ($62) | $35 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 30,000 ($372) | $360 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,985 ($87) | $88 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 189 ($2.35) | $9 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 200 ($2.48) | $13 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 54% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,564 ($19) | $41 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,331 ($17) | $32 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 2,325 ($29) | $69 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 1,781 ($22) | $89 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 39% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,500,000 ($18,620) | $23,333 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 100 ($1.24) | $0.56 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,089 ($14) | $43 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 130 ($1.62) | $14 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 57% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 200 ($2.48) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 189 ($2.34) | $11 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 500 ($6) | $72 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 150 ($1.86) | $7 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 294 ($3.65) | $2.96 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 201 ($2.49) | $4.51 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 97 ($1.21) | $3.04 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 116 ($1.44) | $1.90 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $15 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 42% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 500 ($6) | $29 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 175 ($2.17) | $21 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $143 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 981 ($12) | $61 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 910 ($11) | $8 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 83 ($1.02) | $4.10 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 516 ($6) | $4.92 | + 30% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Taka 17,000 ($211) | $146 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,123 ($14) | $44 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 193 ($2.39) | $6 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 242 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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BDT
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Cost of living in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 49% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,700
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,886
(Taka 151,929)
in Khulna.
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