- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United States
- Sylhet
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sylhet, Bangladesh compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 52% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 198 ($2.37) | $15 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 340 ($4.07) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 143 ($1.71) | $4.03 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 ($0.79) | $0.89 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 106 ($1.26) | $2.41 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 ($0.59) | $4.74 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 395 ($4.72) | $7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 158 ($1.89) | $3.20 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 21 ($0.25) | $1.59 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 259 ($3.10) | $2.00 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,500 ($30) | $14 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 96 ($1.15) | $1.74 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 29 ($0.35) | $1.94 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 57% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 23,313 ($279) | $1,488 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 23,010 ($275) | $1,199 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,785 ($21) | $141 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $982 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 12,000 ($143) | $815 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $124 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 3,138 ($38) | $44 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 36,136 ($432) | $303 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,000 ($132) | $130 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 255 ($3.05) | $9 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 100 ($1.20) | $27 | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 46% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,423 ($29) | $47 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,875 ($22) | $41 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,087 ($37) | $82 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,577 ($43) | $82 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,500,000 ($17,934) | $24,752 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 100 ($1.19) | $0.69 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $61 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 47% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 200 ($2.39) | $9 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 3,000 ($36) | $26 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 552 ($7) | $99 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.02 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 600 ($7) | $5.18 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 ($1.13) | $3.31 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 ($1.06) | $1.97 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 250 ($2.99) | $23 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 42% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 807 ($10) | $47 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 ($2.69) | $24 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $136 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,083 ($13) | $90 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 25 ($0.30) | $4.38 | - 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $6 | + 99% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,057 ($37) | $40 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 210 ($2.51) | $11 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 361 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01196
USD
/
BDT
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Cost of living in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 50% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,200
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,082
(Taka 174,151)
in Sylhet.
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