- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United States
- Khulna
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Khulna, Bangladesh compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 53% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 250 ($2.99) | $13 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 375 ($4.48) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 76 ($0.91) | $4.41 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 53 ($0.64) | $0.85 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 95 ($1.13) | $2.58 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 40 ($0.48) | $3.45 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 380 ($4.54) | $5.74 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 127 ($1.51) | $3.12 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 20 ($0.24) | $1.64 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 278 ($3.32) | $2.75 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,373 ($16) | $13 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 98 ($1.16) | $1.83 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 38 ($0.46) | $1.55 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 59% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 18,654 ($223) | $1,017 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 18,900 ($226) | $769 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 5,017 ($60) | $158 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 5,046 ($60) | $885 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $563 | - | |
| 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 3,000 ($36) | $32 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 30,000 ($358) | $356 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,985 ($83) | $85 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 187 ($2.23) | $8 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 200 ($2.39) | $15 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 58% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,564 ($19) | $38 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,331 ($16) | $36 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 2,325 ($28) | $70 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 1,781 ($21) | $95 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 28% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,500,000 ($17,923) | $22,205 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 97 ($1.16) | $0.61 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,567 ($19) | $43 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 62% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 200 ($2.39) | $6 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 189 ($2.26) | $11 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 500 ($5.97) | $61 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 150 ($1.79) | $7 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 294 ($3.51) | $3.06 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 201 ($2.40) | $4.18 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 97 ($1.16) | $3.23 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 110 ($1.31) | $1.43 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 200 ($2.39) | $16 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 45% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 500 ($5.97) | $32 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 197 ($2.35) | $19 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 981 ($12) | $66 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 910 ($11) | $7 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 95 ($1.14) | $4.41 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 516 ($6) | $5.01 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,123 ($13) | $46 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 ($2.39) | $6 | - 62% | |
| 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 151 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01195
USD
/
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
$3,100
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,583
(Taka 132,454)
in Khulna.
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