Cost of living in Rajshahi, Bangladesh vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 71% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (€1.49) | €18 | - 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 360 (€3.58) | €10 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 172 (€1.71) | €7 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 61 (€0.60) | €1.20 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 98 (€0.97) | €4.43 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 58 (€0.58) | €3.03 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 317 (€3.15) | €7 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 143 (€1.42) | €2.60 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (€0.23) | €1.50 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 135 (€1.34) | €2.80 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,100 (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 91 (€0.91) | €2.32 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 28 (€0.28) | €1.05 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 52% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 26,400 (€262) | €1,337 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €968 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,842 (€18) | €119 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €768 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 5,550 (€55) | €620 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 1,211 (€12) | €84 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,175 (€22) | €24 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,667 (€424) | €463 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,500 (€114) | €133 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 315 (€3.13) | €11 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 300 (€2.98) | €17 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 64% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,983 (€20) | €86 | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,650 (€16) | €33 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 2,833 (€28) | €98 | - 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,533 (€35) | €105 | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 60% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,800,000 (€17,889) | €25,600 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (€0.94) | €1.42 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 975 (€10) | €64 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 47% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 620 (€6) | €5.21 | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 435 (€4.32) | €7 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 600 (€5.96) | €25 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 169 (€1.68) | €4.56 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 310 (€3.08) | €4.21 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 56 (€0.56) | €2.18 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 56 (€0.56) | €2.63 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €22 | - | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 59% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 600 (€5.96) | €34 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 (€2.24) | €22 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 700 (€7) | €79 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,083 (€11) | €65 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 500 (€4.97) | €10 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 110 (€1.09) | €3.27 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 325 (€3.23) | €5.97 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 30,000 (€298) | €483 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,500 (€25) | €46 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 267 (€2.65) | €9 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 60% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,200 in Lyon you would need to make just about €1,659 (Taka 166,947) in Rajshahi.
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