- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- China
- Sylhet
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sylhet, Bangladesh compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 3% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 198 (元15) | 元10 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 340 (元26) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 143 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 (元5.09) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 106 (元8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 (元3.82) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 395 (元30) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 158 (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 21 (元1.62) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 259 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,500 (元192) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 96 (元7) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 29 (元2.26) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 23,313 (元1,789) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 23,010 (元1,766) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,785 (元137) | - | - | |
| 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 12,000 (元921) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 3,138 (元241) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 36,136 (元2,774) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,000 (元844) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 255 (元20) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 100 (元8) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,423 (元186) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,875 (元144) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,087 (元237) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,577 (元275) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,500,000 (元115,137) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 100 (元8) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 (元77) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 200 (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 3,000 (元230) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 552 (元42) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 600 (元46) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 (元7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 (元7) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 250 (元19) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 807 (元62) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 (元17) | - | - | |
| 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 1,083 (元83) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 25 (元1.92) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 1,000 (元77) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,057 (元235) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 210 (元16) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.07676
CNY
/
BDT
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Cost of living in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,337
(Taka 69,533)
in Sylhet
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元5,200
in Aksu.
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