Cost of living in Tangail, Bangladesh vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 53% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 300 (AU$4.46) | AU$17 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 400 (AU$5.94) | AU$11 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 200 (AU$2.97) | AU$4.99 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 60 (AU$0.89) | AU$1.27 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 100 (AU$1.49) | AU$4.99 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 80 (AU$1.19) | AU$4.99 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 200 (AU$2.97) | AU$4.35 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 20 (AU$0.30) | AU$3.46 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | AU$4.73 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | AU$16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 110 (AU$1.63) | AU$3.13 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 100 (AU$1.49) | AU$1.79 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 69% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 20,000 (AU$297) | AU$2,461 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | AU$1,879 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 2,000 (AU$30) | AU$140 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 15,000 (AU$223) | AU$1,843 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 10,000 (AU$149) | AU$1,301 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$92 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,449 (AU$22) | AU$52 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | AU$573 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$177 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 240 (AU$3.57) | AU$12 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$28 | - | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 73% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,500 (AU$22) | AU$100 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,000 (AU$15) | AU$60 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,000 (AU$59) | AU$157 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,000 (AU$45) | AU$117 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Tangail (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,963 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 (AU$1.31) | AU$1.45 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$100 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 30% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$12 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 600 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,000 (AU$15) | AU$71 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 375 (AU$5.57) | AU$4.60 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 345 (AU$5.12) | AU$5.36 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 100 (AU$1.49) | AU$3.19 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 (AU$1.49) | AU$3.88 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | AU$25 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 47% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 500 (AU$7) | AU$52 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 500 (AU$7) | AU$27 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$162 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,000 (AU$15) | AU$108 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$14 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 160 (AU$2.38) | AU$4.46 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 80,000 (AU$1,189) | AU$594 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,000 (AU$15) | AU$53 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 220 (AU$3.27) | AU$27 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 97 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 49% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,100 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,627 (Taka 244,115) in Tangail.
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