Cost of living in Tangail, Bangladesh vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 70% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 300 ($3.53) | $17 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 400 ($4.70) | $10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 200 ($2.35) | $7 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 60 ($0.71) | $1.69 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $5.99 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 80 ($0.94) | $7 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 200 ($2.35) | $4.88 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 20 ($0.24) | $2.46 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.30 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 110 ($1.29) | $2.45 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $4.34 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 76% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 20,000 ($235) | $2,550 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,846 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 2,000 ($24) | $274 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 15,000 ($176) | $1,691 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 10,000 ($118) | $1,289 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $142 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,449 ($17) | $41 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $450 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $132 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 240 ($2.82) | $14 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 80% | |||
| Clothes in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 80% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,500 ($18) | $66 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $75 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,000 ($47) | $100 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,000 ($35) | $181 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Tangail (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,902 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 ($1.03) | $1.02 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $43 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 57% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $12 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 600 ($7) | $28 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $115 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 375 ($4.41) | $5.06 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 345 ($4.05) | $5.65 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $5.11 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $1.99 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $25 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 52% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 500 ($5.88) | $57 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 500 ($5.88) | $25 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $202 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $97 | - 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 160 ($1.88) | $5.90 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 80,000 ($940) | $429 | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $51 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 220 ($2.59) | $10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 61% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,200 in Maui you would need to make just about $2,837 (Taka 241,405) in Tangail.
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