- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- India
- Sylhet
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sylhet, Bangladesh compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 14% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 163 (₨129) | ₨349 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 340 (₨269) | ₨315 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 143 (₨113) | ₨94 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 (₨52) | ₨46 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 106 (₨84) | ₨52 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 (₨39) | ₨41 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 395 (₨313) | ₨228 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 158 (₨126) | ₨103 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 21 (₨17) | ₨31 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 259 (₨205) | ₨119 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,500 (₨1,981) | ₨827 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 96 (₨76) | ₨65 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 29 (₨23) | ₨27 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 9% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 22,830 (₨18,087) | ₨26,545 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 23,010 (₨18,230) | ₨7,500 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,785 (₨1,414) | ₨4,669 | - 70% | |
| 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 (₨9,507) | ₨25,000 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 3,138 (₨2,486) | ₨1,269 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 36,136 (₨28,630) | ₨41,000 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,000 (₨8,715) | ₨8,000 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 255 (₨202) | ₨200 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 100 (₨79) | ₨500 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 45% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,423 (₨1,920) | ₨2,480 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,875 (₨1,486) | ₨2,891 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,087 (₨2,446) | ₨5,358 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,577 (₨2,834) | ₨4,949 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 7% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,500,000 (₨1,188,403) | ₨605,082 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 102 (₨81) | ₨74 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 (₨792) | ₨1,790 | - 56% | |
| 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 (₨158) | ₨545 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 3,000 (₨2,377) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 552 (₨437) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨475) | ₨200 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 (₨75) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 (₨70) | ₨73 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 250 (₨198) | ₨154 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 3% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 807 (₨639) | ₨1,355 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 (₨178) | ₨471 | - 62% | |
| 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 1,083 (₨858) | ₨2,179 | - 61% | |
| 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.) | Taka 1,000 (₨792) | ₨153 | + 417% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨8,781 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,057 (₨2,422) | ₨1,719 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 210 (₨166) | ₨252 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨82,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨78,907
(Taka 99,596)
in Sylhet.
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