Cost of living in Tangail, Bangladesh vs Long Beach, California, United States
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 51% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 300 ($3.54) | $14 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 400 ($4.72) | $8 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 200 ($2.36) | $4.00 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 60 ($0.71) | $1.03 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $3.18 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 80 ($0.94) | $4.28 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 200 ($2.36) | $3.43 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 20 ($0.24) | $1.33 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.55 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 110 ($1.30) | $1.85 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $1.55 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 74% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 20,000 ($236) | $2,414 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,904 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 2,000 ($24) | $133 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 15,000 ($177) | $1,578 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 10,000 ($118) | $1,153 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $76 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,449 ($17) | $44 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | $303 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $92 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 240 ($2.83) | $12 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $25 | - | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 66% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,500 ($18) | $44 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $41 | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,000 ($47) | $87 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,000 ($35) | $107 | - 67% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Tangail (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $21,415 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 ($1.04) | $1.00 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $75 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 36% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 600 ($7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $76 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 375 ($4.42) | $3.34 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 345 ($4.07) | $5.36 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $3.73 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $1.57 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $19 | - | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 43% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 500 ($5.90) | $46 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 500 ($5.90) | $26 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $146 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $78 | - 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 160 ($1.89) | $4.66 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.51 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 80,000 ($943) | $431 | + 119% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $1.47 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $43 | - 72% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 220 ($2.59) | $9 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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Cost of living in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 50% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,800 in Long Beach, California you would need to make just about $3,890 (Taka 329,887) in Tangail.
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