Cost of living in Plovdiv (Bulgaria) is 13% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh)
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| Food in Plovdiv (Bulgaria) is 13% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv (Bulgaria) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 12 лв (Taka 615) | Taka 237 | 160% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 8 лв (Taka 417) | Taka 359 | 16% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 4.82 лв (Taka 253) | Taka 192 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2.02 лв (Taka 106) | Taka 77 | 37% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 3.33 лв (Taka 175) | Taka 113 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 2.33 лв (Taka 123) | Taka 59 | 108% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 5.73 лв (Taka 301) | Taka 432 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.04 лв (Taka 107) | Taka 161 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 0.91 лв (Taka 48) | Taka 31 | 57% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 1.18 лв (Taka 62) | Taka 479 | 87% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 9 лв (Taka 473) | Taka 1,531 | 69% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 2.35 лв (Taka 124) | Taka 104 | 19% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 0.69 лв (Taka 36) | Taka 42 | 13% |
| Housing in Plovdiv (Bulgaria) is 32% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Plovdiv (Bulgaria) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 616 лв (Taka 32,389) | Taka 71,836 | 55% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 459 лв (Taka 24,154) | Taka 36,696 | 34% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 152 лв (Taka 8,000) | Taka 3,542 | 126% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 479 лв (Taka 25,179) | Taka 43,320 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 328 лв (Taka 17,245) | Taka 23,725 | 27% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 97 лв (Taka 5,095) | Taka 3,975 | 28% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 17 лв (Taka 873) | Taka 1,025 | 15% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 737 лв (Taka 38,768) | Taka 38,784 | 0% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 172 лв (Taka 9,023) | Taka 14,350 | 37% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 10 лв (Taka 549) | Taka 332 | 65% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 7 лв (Taka 363) | Taka 889 | 59% |
| Clothes in Plovdiv (Bulgaria) is 36% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Plovdiv (Bulgaria) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 97 лв (Taka 5,122) | Taka 2,291 | 124% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 48 лв (Taka 2,500) | Taka 2,422 | 3% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 151 лв (Taka 7,951) | Taka 6,182 | 29% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 151 лв (Taka 7,954) | Taka 4,070 | 95% |
| Transportation in Plovdiv (Bulgaria) is 23% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Plovdiv (Bulgaria) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 35,323 лв (Taka 1,857,181) | Taka 3,068,470 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 2.15 лв (Taka 113) | Taka 94 | 21% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 39 лв (Taka 2,055) | Taka 2,743 | 25% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 7 лв (Taka 370) | Taka 352 | 5% |
| Personal Care in Plovdiv (Bulgaria) is 33% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Plovdiv (Bulgaria) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 11 лв (Taka 584) | Taka 181 | 222% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 21 лв (Taka 1,089) | Taka 587 | 85% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 30 лв (Taka 1,577) | Taka 1,136 | 39% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 8 лв (Taka 404) | Taka 442 | 9% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 5.03 лв (Taka 265) | Taka 225 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 5.48 лв (Taka 288) | Taka 398 | 28% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 1.92 лв (Taka 101) | Taka 90 | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 2.54 лв (Taka 134) | Taka 123 | 8% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 9 лв (Taka 486) | Taka 212 | 130% |
| Entertainment in Plovdiv (Bulgaria) is 18% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Plovdiv (Bulgaria) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 29 лв (Taka 1,532) | Taka 1,225 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 18 лв (Taka 923) | Taka 954 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 41 лв (Taka 2,171) | Taka 2,090 | 4% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 55 лв (Taka 2,877) | Taka 2,050 | 40% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 7 лв (Taka 358) | Taka 570 | 37% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 2.59 лв (Taka 136) | Taka 302 | 55% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 2.11 лв (Taka 111) | Taka 609 | 82% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 927 лв (Taka 48,756) | Taka 49,937 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.37 лв (Taka 19) | Taka 2.30 | 743% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 56 лв (Taka 2,970) | Taka 1,800 | 65% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 5.47 лв (Taka 288) | Taka 269 | 7% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Taka 203,000 in Dhaka you would need to make just about Taka 177,440 (3,375 лв) in Plovdiv.