- 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 | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 58% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 161 ($1.99) | $15 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 819 ($10) | $8 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 178 ($2.21) | $3.69 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 61 ($0.76) | $0.92 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 107 ($1.32) | $3.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 51 ($0.63) | $4.83 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 425 ($5.27) | $5.08 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 150 ($1.85) | $2.55 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 22 ($0.27) | $1.93 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.07 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 90 ($1.12) | $1.77 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 27 ($0.33) | $2.24 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 52% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 25,260 ($313) | $1,364 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 27,013 ($335) | $1,014 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,785 ($22) | $121 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $876 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 12,000 ($149) | $651 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $137 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 3,895 ($48) | $44 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 32,041 ($397) | $341 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 12,000 ($149) | $133 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 210 ($2.60) | $9 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 100 ($1.24) | $30 | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 49% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,454 ($30) | $42 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,473 ($18) | $39 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,088 ($38) | $82 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,736 ($46) | $74 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 41% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,529 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 ($1.34) | $0.61 | + 118% | |
| 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 | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 37% 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 | + 520% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 500 ($6) | $140 | - 96% | |
| 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 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 111 ($1.38) | $2.85 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 ($1.10) | $1.83 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 250 ($3.10) | $18 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 50% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 657 ($8) | $44 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 215 ($2.67) | $23 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $158 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 826 ($10) | $82 | - 87% | |
| 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.) | - | $5.72 | - | |
| 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 4,605 ($57) | $49 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 ($2.48) | $10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
BDT
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Cost of living in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 49% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,900
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $1,970
(Taka 158,947)
in Sylhet.
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