- 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 | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 51% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 163 ($2.02) | $14 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 340 ($4.21) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 143 ($1.77) | $3.62 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 ($0.82) | $0.86 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 106 ($1.31) | $2.34 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 ($0.62) | $4.92 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 395 ($4.89) | $5.56 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 158 ($1.96) | $2.71 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 21 ($0.26) | $1.76 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 259 ($3.21) | $2.02 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,500 ($31) | $13 | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 96 ($1.19) | $1.80 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 29 ($0.37) | $2.28 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 56% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 22,830 ($283) | $1,514 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 23,010 ($285) | $1,018 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,785 ($22) | $122 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $877 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 12,000 ($149) | $649 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $123 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 3,138 ($39) | $42 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 36,136 ($447) | $358 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,000 ($136) | $126 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 255 ($3.16) | $9 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 100 ($1.24) | $30 | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 41% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,423 ($30) | $46 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,875 ($23) | $38 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,087 ($38) | $83 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,577 ($44) | $76 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 46% 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 ($18,569) | $23,085 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 102 ($1.26) | $0.62 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $62 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 39% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 200 ($2.48) | $8 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 3,000 ($37) | $6.00 | + 519% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 552 ($7) | $140 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.09 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 600 ($7) | $4.63 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 ($1.17) | $2.85 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 ($1.10) | $1.83 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 250 ($3.09) | $18 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 38% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 807 ($10) | $44 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 ($2.79) | $23 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $151 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,083 ($13) | $75 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 25 ($0.31) | $4.14 | - 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $5.84 | + 112% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $224 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,057 ($38) | $49 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 210 ($2.60) | $10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 389 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 48% 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 $2,177
(Taka 175,862)
in Sylhet.
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