- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- India
- Sylhet
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sylhet, Bangladesh compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 12% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 161 (₨128) | ₨735 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 819 (₨654) | ₨315 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 178 (₨142) | ₨94 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 61 (₨49) | ₨46 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 107 (₨85) | ₨52 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 51 (₨40) | ₨41 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 425 (₨340) | ₨228 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 150 (₨120) | ₨103 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 22 (₨18) | ₨31 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨119 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨827 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 90 (₨72) | ₨65 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 27 (₨21) | ₨27 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 0% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 25,260 (₨20,183) | ₨26,545 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 27,013 (₨21,583) | ₨7,500 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,785 (₨1,426) | ₨4,669 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨30,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 12,000 (₨9,588) | ₨25,000 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 3,895 (₨3,112) | ₨1,269 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 32,041 (₨25,600) | ₨41,000 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 12,000 (₨9,588) | ₨8,000 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 210 (₨168) | ₨200 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 100 (₨80) | ₨500 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 53% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,454 (₨1,961) | ₨2,480 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,473 (₨1,177) | ₨2,891 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,088 (₨2,467) | ₨5,358 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,736 (₨2,985) | ₨4,949 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 18% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨606,813 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (₨86) | ₨74 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 (₨799) | ₨1,790 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 0% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 200 (₨160) | ₨545 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 3,000 (₨2,397) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 500 (₨399) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨206 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 600 (₨479) | ₨200 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 111 (₨89) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 (₨71) | ₨73 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 250 (₨200) | ₨154 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 17% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 657 (₨525) | ₨1,355 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 215 (₨172) | ₨471 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨656 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 826 (₨660) | ₨2,179 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨328 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 25 (₨20) | ₨205 | - 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨153 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨8,598 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 4,605 (₨3,680) | ₨1,719 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (₨160) | ₨252 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 83 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 13% cheaper than in Amritsar (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨79,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨68,613
(Taka 85,875)
in Sylhet.
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