- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United States
- Sylhet
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sylhet, Bangladesh vs Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 49% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 198 ($2.36) | $13 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 340 ($4.05) | $8 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 143 ($1.70) | $4.36 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 ($0.79) | $0.83 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 106 ($1.26) | $2.36 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 ($0.59) | $3.62 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 395 ($4.70) | $5.60 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 158 ($1.89) | $3.35 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 21 ($0.25) | $1.69 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 259 ($3.09) | $2.75 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,500 ($30) | $13 | + 129% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 96 ($1.14) | $1.97 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 29 ($0.35) | $1.56 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 43% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 23,313 ($277) | $1,046 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 23,010 ($274) | $769 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,785 ($21) | $158 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $885 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 12,000 ($143) | $563 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 3,138 ($37) | $32 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen TV | Taka 36,136 ($430) | $356 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,000 ($131) | $85 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 255 ($3.03) | $8 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 100 ($1.19) | $15 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 39% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,423 ($29) | $38 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,875 ($22) | $36 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,087 ($37) | $70 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,577 ($43) | $95 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 37% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,500,000 ($17,852) | $22,205 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 100 ($1.19) | $0.61 | + 94% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $43 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 20% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 200 ($2.38) | $6 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 3,000 ($36) | $11 | + 233% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 552 ($7) | $61 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.06 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 600 ($7) | $4.18 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 ($1.13) | $3.23 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 ($1.06) | $1.43 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 250 ($2.98) | $16 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 40% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 807 ($10) | $32 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 ($2.68) | $19 | - 86% | |
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 1,083 ($13) | $66 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 25 ($0.30) | $4.41 | - 93% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $5.01 | + 137% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 10,000 ($119) | $433 | - 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,057 ($36) | $46 | - 21% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 210 ($2.50) | $6 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01190
USD
/
BDT
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Cost of living in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,000
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,758
(Taka 147,720)
in Sylhet.
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