Cost of living in Tangail, Bangladesh vs San Jose, California, United States
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 62% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 300 ($3.55) | $19 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 400 ($4.73) | $11 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 200 ($2.37) | $5.19 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 60 ($0.71) | $1.21 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $3.92 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 80 ($0.95) | $4.21 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 200 ($2.37) | $4.37 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 20 ($0.24) | $2.38 | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.95 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $18 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 110 ($1.30) | $2.37 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $2.24 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 78% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 20,000 ($237) | $3,253 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,659 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 2,000 ($24) | $149 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 15,000 ($177) | $2,294 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 10,000 ($118) | $1,555 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $114 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,449 ($17) | $38 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | $329 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $128 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 240 ($2.84) | $10 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $37 | - | |
Clothes | - 70% | |||
Clothes in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 70% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,500 ($18) | $49 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $50 | - 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,000 ($47) | $89 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,000 ($35) | $112 | - 68% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Tangail (Bangladesh) is about the same as in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,712 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 ($1.04) | $0.92 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $81 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 49% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 600 ($7) | $21 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $110 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 375 ($4.44) | $3.71 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 345 ($4.08) | $5.68 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $3.57 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $1.93 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $21 | - | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 48% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 500 ($5.92) | $50 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 500 ($5.92) | $27 | - 78% | |
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) | $89 | - 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 160 ($1.89) | $5.70 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $8 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 80,000 ($947) | $436 | + 117% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.43 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $62 | - 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 220 ($2.60) | $9 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tangail (Bangladesh) is 57% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $9,700 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $4,135 (Taka 349,521) in Tangail.
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