- 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 163 (元13) | 元10 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 340 (元27) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 143 (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 (元5.33) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 106 (元9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 (元4.00) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 395 (元32) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 158 (元13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 21 (元1.70) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 259 (元21) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,500 (元201) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 96 (元8) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 29 (元2.37) | - | - | |
| 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1,877) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 23,010 (元1,853) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,785 (元144) | - | - | |
| 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966) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 3,138 (元253) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 36,136 (元2,909) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,000 (元886) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 255 (元21) | - | - | |
| 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195) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,875 (元151) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,087 (元249) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,577 (元288) | - | - | |
| 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120,764) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 102 (元8) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 (元81) | - | - | |
| 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16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 3,000 (元242) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 552 (元44) | - | - | |
| 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48) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 (元8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 (元7) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 250 (元20) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 807 (元65) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 (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 1,083 (元87) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 25 (元2.01) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 1,000 (元81) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,057 (元246) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 210 (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 105 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 31, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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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5,183
(Taka 64,374)
in Sylhet
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元5,100
in Aksu.
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