- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- China
- Sylhet
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sylhet, Bangladesh compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 2% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 161 (元14) | 元10 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 819 (元70) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 178 (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 61 (元5.22) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 107 (元9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 51 (元4.33) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 425 (元36) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 150 (元13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 22 (元1.89) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 90 (元8) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 27 (元2.29) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 25,260 (元2,158) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 27,013 (元2,308) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,785 (元153) | - | - | |
| 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1,025) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 3,895 (元333) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 32,041 (元2,738) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 12,000 (元1,025) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 210 (元18) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 100 (元9) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,454 (元210) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,473 (元126) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,088 (元264) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,736 (元319) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (元9) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 (元85) | - | - | |
| 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17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 3,000 (元256) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 500 (元43) | - | - | |
| 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51) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 111 (元10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 (元8) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 250 (元21) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 657 (元56) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 215 (元18) | - | - | |
| 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 826 (元71) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 25 (元2.14) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 4,605 (元393) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (元17) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 48 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.08544
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3,828
(Taka 44,802)
in Sylhet
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元3,750
in Aksu.
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