Cost of living in Rajshahi, Bangladesh vs Boise, Idaho, United States
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 59% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 ($1.77) | $12 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 360 ($4.26) | $8 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 172 ($2.04) | $3.51 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 61 ($0.72) | $0.63 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 98 ($1.16) | $1.80 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 58 ($0.69) | $3.65 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 317 ($3.75) | $5.72 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 143 ($1.69) | $2.75 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 ($0.28) | $1.23 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 135 ($1.60) | $3.02 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,100 ($13) | $15 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 91 ($1.08) | $1.97 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 28 ($0.34) | $1.48 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 53% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 26,400 ($312) | $1,496 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,487 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,842 ($22) | $140 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,220 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 5,550 ($66) | $725 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 1,211 ($14) | $103 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,175 ($26) | $48 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,667 ($505) | $263 | + 92% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,500 ($136) | $139 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 315 ($3.73) | $11 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 300 ($3.55) | $16 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 52% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,983 ($23) | $45 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,650 ($20) | $39 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 2,833 ($34) | $78 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,533 ($42) | $106 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 28% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,800,000 ($21,289) | $22,064 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 ($1.12) | $0.76 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 975 ($12) | $36 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $20 | - | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 64% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 620 ($7) | $7 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 435 ($5.14) | $14 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 600 ($7) | $140 | - 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 169 ($2.00) | $3.46 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 310 ($3.67) | $4.67 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 56 ($0.66) | $4.18 | - 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 56 ($0.66) | $1.76 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $17 | - | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 52% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 600 ($7) | $35 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 ($2.66) | $20 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 700 ($8) | $255 | - 97% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,083 ($13) | $68 | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 500 ($5.91) | $9 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 110 ($1.30) | $4.15 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 325 ($3.84) | $5.16 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 30,000 ($355) | $431 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.16 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,500 ($30) | $30 | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 267 ($3.15) | $6 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 51% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,700 in Boise, Idaho you would need to make just about $2,325 (Taka 196,592) in Rajshahi.
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