- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United States
- Sylhet
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sylhet, Bangladesh compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 46% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 163 ($2.01) | $12 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 340 ($4.20) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 143 ($1.76) | $4.77 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 ($0.82) | $0.76 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 106 ($1.30) | $2.62 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 ($0.61) | $3.35 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 395 ($4.88) | $5.67 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 158 ($1.96) | $2.99 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 21 ($0.26) | $1.37 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 259 ($3.20) | $2.47 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,500 ($31) | $14 | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 96 ($1.19) | $1.85 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 29 ($0.36) | $1.74 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 48% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 22,830 ($282) | $1,325 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 23,010 ($284) | $819 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,785 ($22) | $152 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $857 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 12,000 ($148) | $553 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $94 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 3,138 ($39) | $34 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 36,136 ($446) | $347 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,000 ($136) | $89 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 255 ($3.15) | $9 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 100 ($1.24) | $14 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 36% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,423 ($30) | $41 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,875 ($23) | $34 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,087 ($38) | $69 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,577 ($44) | $94 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 33% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,500,000 ($18,525) | $23,032 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 102 ($1.26) | $0.55 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $43 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 21% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 200 ($2.47) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 3,000 ($37) | $11 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 552 ($7) | $72 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $2.96 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 600 ($7) | $4.51 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 ($1.17) | $3.04 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 ($1.10) | $1.90 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 250 ($3.09) | $15 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 26% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 807 ($10) | $29 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 ($2.78) | $21 | - 87% | |
| 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 1,083 ($13) | $61 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 25 ($0.31) | $4.10 | - 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $4.92 | + 151% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $138 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,057 ($38) | $44 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 210 ($2.59) | $6 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 304 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
BDT
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Cost of living in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 39% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,900
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,391
(Taka 193,608)
in Sylhet.
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