Cost of living in Tangail, Bangladesh vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 69% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 300 ($3.54) | $19 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 400 ($4.72) | $9 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 200 ($2.36) | $7 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 60 ($0.71) | $1.69 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $6 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 80 ($0.94) | $7 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $10 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 200 ($2.36) | $4.89 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 20 ($0.24) | $2.41 | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.43 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 110 ($1.30) | $2.56 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $4.30 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 75% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 20,000 ($236) | $2,610 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,963 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 2,000 ($24) | $279 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 15,000 ($177) | $1,732 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 10,000 ($118) | $1,316 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $143 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,449 ($17) | $41 | - 58% | |
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 ($2.83) | $14 | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
Clothes | - 79% | |||
Clothes in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 79% 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) | $101 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,000 ($35) | $172 | - 79% | |
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 ($1.04) | $1.03 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $42 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 58% 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) | $29 | - 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 ($4.42) | $4.89 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 345 ($4.07) | $5.81 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $5.70 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $2.05 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $25 | - | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 51% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 500 ($5.90) | $58 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 500 ($5.90) | $26 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $123 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $110 | - 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 160 ($1.89) | $6 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 80,000 ($944) | $429 | + 120% | |
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 ($2.60) | $10 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,400 in Maui you would need to make just about $3,377 (Taka 286,268) in Tangail.
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